check list for traveling with baby

Diapers-One for each hour you'll be in transit, plus extras in case of emergencies or delays

2 vinyl diaper wraps with Velcro closures
Extra insurance against leaks, whether you use cloth or disposable diapers

Receiving blanket(s)
Bring at least one for comfort, shade, and warmth; some experts advise carrying three (one for your baby to lie down on, one to cover her with, and one to protect your clothes from messy burps)

Plastic grocery or zip-lock bags
Carry a variety of sizes for storing soiled diapers, clothes, and shoes

Diaper rash ointment

Premoistened wipes

Sample-size containers of powder and lotion

Tissues

Extra pacifier

Clothes
One to two outfits per day. Cotton sack suits provide easy access to diapers and are great for travel

Washable bibs

Sun hat

Food, formula, water, and/or juice
With extra bottles, nipples, etc. Bring more than you think you'll need, since you can't predict travel delays

Breast pump
If you want time-off from breastfeeding

Nightlight
For performing nighttime diaper changes without turning on the lights

Sling or child carrier for newborns
Lightweight and easy to pack. One study showed that babies who were carried in a sling or in their parents' arms cried less than other babies

Lightweight, collapsible crib
Necessary unless you reserve one at your accommodations or your baby sleeps with you

Infant car seat for safe travel by car, plane, train, or bus
It can double as an infant seat, too (but never use an infant seat as a car seat)
Collapsible stroller
Lightweight, convenient, and can be stored in the overhead bin of an airplane

Packing Tips
Start preparing to pack a few weeks before you travel. Keep an ongoing list of items to bring, or put items out on a table or dresser as you think of them
Use a baby bag with a waterproof lining and a shoulder strap
Pack an extra shirt or top for yourself in your carry-on bag
Prevent leaks by packing medicines and toiletries in re-sealable plastic bags
Bring a 2-foot square of plastic, vinyl, or even washable wallpaper to put under your baby during diaper changes (you can buy commercial changing pads for this purpose, too)
Keep an energy-boosting snack handy for you to munch on
Keep your baby's outfits together in one suitcase. If you're really organized, you can pack each outfit in a plastic bag or roll the clothes and secure them with a rubberband
Bring your camera and plenty of film
Bring a clip-on reading light so you can read without disturbing your baby

Message edited 10/11/2006 2:56:02 PM.

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Traveling With an Infant - Packing List
Here's a suggested list of things to bring along:

Bring lots of diapers (you'll use as many as 10 or more per day) and wipes.

Pack formula, bottled water, and feeding paraphernalia...the newer bottles that use disposable bags are more convenient for trips (and probably for at home, too).

Take extra clothes because changes will be frequent.

Throw in lots of receiving blankets (they are soft and comforting for the baby, but can also be used to protect the little one from sun...and the hands of other curious guests).

Bring at least one heavy blanket.

Pack a diaper bag with a changing pad (not all rest rooms in Walt Disney World have changing facilities, so the pad comes in very handy sometimes). Ours has a snap-up handle that allowed us to attach it to the stroller handle. That way, it was readily available, but not in the way.

Some medical/diaper bag items to pack include: Tylenol drops, Mylicon drops, nasal aspirator, diaper rash ointment, burp rags (cloth diapers work well), children's medical history (in case you need to visit a doctor on the trip), baby fingernail clippers, and a small can of Lysol.

Take a good baby carrier (again, we were given one as a shower gift), so we could easily carry the baby with us into attractions. This turned out to be a very useful piece of equipment, but it was comfortable for only an hour or so at a time. Don't plan on hauling a baby around in one of these things all morning or all day.

Bring along a stroller that can lay flat (so the baby can sleep comfortably), with breathable cloth and plenty of ventilation. Also pack a rain cover for the stroller.

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Bloody Hell! Thats a lot to remember!!!

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Thanks for posting this...I think I need to bring a trunk for all her crap!
So much for the days of travelling light.

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Holy crap!! thats a lot of stuff...good luck Andrea

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We just went away last week. Those disposable bibsters were great. And don't forget some dish soap and a bottle brush so you can wash bottles. We were away for 5 days and I had to pack an entire full size suitcase just for Brendan.

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Posted by BabyInMarch

We just went away last week. Those disposable bibsters were great. And don't forget some dish soap and a bottle brush so you can wash bottles. We were away for 5 days and I had to pack an entire full size suitcase just for Brendan.

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Posted by AndreaLMT

Posted by BabyInMarch

We just went away last week. Those disposable bibsters were great. And don't forget some dish soap and a bottle brush so you can wash bottles. We were away for 5 days and I had to pack an entire full size suitcase just for Brendan.

I LOVE Bibsters!!!
Got the soap/brushes...
He had a full-sized suitcase?
I was just going to use a smaller one for her..guess I better see how it works out.
GEEZ!
I'm going to need a vacation from this vacation!

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Im bumping this thread-

Any other mommies have anything to add...???