Travelling with baby can be overwhelming especially if it is first time. In this post, I would share all the necessary items you should carry for a hassle free travel.
Things to be kept in diaper bag for easy access
- Diapers
- Wet wipes
- Garbage bags ( Just in case baby poops or to keep spoilt diapers)
- Feeding bottle (For bottle fed babies)
- Medicine box
- Paracetamol/crocin drops for fever
- Thermometer to measure temperature
- Diaper rash cream ( I use sudo cream for diaper rash This cream is a multipurpose cream. It can be used for sunburn, itching etc.)
- Coconut oil for Summers and olive/mustard/almond oil for winters.
- Colic aid for colic pain or acidity in children.
- Nasoclear for blocked nose
- Mamaearth tummy roll on for colic pain
- Any other urgent medicine that is prescribed by your doctor e.g. if child has history of febrile seizure, it is advised to keep a particular medicine(skipping name intentionally) within reach
- Medicine for loose motion/cough/cold/vomiting etc. (depending on weather) prescribed by your doctor.
- Set of clothes( if children spills water, milk, food etc.)
- Few toys or books to keep child engaged.
- 1-2 dry sheets(helpful for diaper changing)
- Bib
Food items during travel
- Water bottle/sipper/open cup - I use straw bottle during travel to avoid spilling otherwise at home I prefer to use open cup
- Dry items for munching
- Raisins
- Roasted makhane (foxnut)
- Amla candy
- Home made biscuits
- Meal and snack items (depending upon travel time)
Things to be kept in reach during long travel
- Bottle sterilizer (for cleaning bottles)
- Bottle warmer
Things to be kept in luggage
- Footwear (Slippers/sandal/shoes etc.)
- Feeding bottle (if baby takes feed by bottle)
- Bottle sterilizer. It is very helpful. I have not personally used it as my son is exclusively breastfed baby but I have heard very positive reviews from my mommy friends.
- Bottle warmer (again for bottle fed babies to warm the milk). This is helpful for long travel
- Dry sheets
- Shampoo
- Body wash
- Towel
- Muslin cloth
- Handkerchief or soft cloth for cleaning baby
- Diapers
- Nail clipper
- Moisturizer
- Oil (I use coconut oil in summers and olive/almond/mustard oil in winters)
- Sunscreen (especially required in summer or at beaches)
- Clothes as per weather.
Clothes required in summer
- Summer cap
- Vest
- shorts
- sleeveless/half-sleeve Shirts/t-shirts
- full length bottom (to wear in AC)
- full sleeve t-shirts or shirts (for wearing in AC)
Clothes required in winters
- Cap (cotton/woolen)
- Inners
- Full bottom
- Shirts/t-shirts
- Sweaters
- Jacket
- Shoes
- Socks (cotton/woolen)
- Gloves/mittens (if your child wears)
- Blankets
If you are carrying winter clothes, keep few spare sets as clothes doesn't dry easily in winters.
I prefer to put my son full length clothes during travel even if it is summer to protect from Air conditioners, dust and sun.
Things required for teething baby
- Teether
- Muslin cloth to massage gums
- Slice of cold cucumber/carrot
- Teething sticks
- Bib (for drooling babies)
- Some extra hankies to clean drooling baby's mouth.
Following things are good to carry if you are going to stay for long duration or going on a long vacation
- Mattress protector
- Baby Bather if you use
- Potty seat
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