Baby travel checklist
Table of Contents
Priority items
Car seat
You will need one of these for the car or the airplane.
Baby food and drink
Enough for an entire day in case you experience delays.
Diapers
Plan to use one for each hour in transit, plus pack a few extra.
Baby Wipes
Bring enough for any contingency.
Diaper bag
Preferably pack one with a waterproof lining and a shoulder strap.
Baby clothes
Bring one change for the trip and plan for pack for two changes each day thereafter. Include a hat for sun protection.
First aid kit
Enough to deal with minor medical problems. Include an emergency sheet with the names and phone numbers of your pediatrician, including your baby's health information and any medications.
Pacifiers
If your baby uses them, be sure to bring extras.
Plastic bags
Bring all sizes for dirty diapers or soiled clothing.
More things to pack
Bibs
Disposables for the trip and several washables for when you arrive.
Baby blankets
If you are nursing, bring one to cover yourself, and others to cover the baby and other surfaces.
Changing pads
Buy disposables.
Disposable spoons
For feeding baby food.
Extra shirt for mom
In case of an accident, having an extra will prevent embarrassment.
Hand sanitizer gel
Use to wash your hands, your baby and even as a baby lotion.
Tissues
You can never have enough of these.
Snacks for you
Keep your energy up with a nutritional power bar and plenty of water to keep hydrated.
Other items for your stay
Baby bath tub
An inflatable one makes bath time easier.
Collapsible stroller
You can check it at the gate or store in an overhead unit in the plane.
Baby Sling or baby carrier
One of these keeps your baby safe and your movements easier.
Portable crib or play-yard
Either of these creates an instant child safe area whenever needed.
Camera
Bring extra batteries to be sure that you do not miss any Kodak moments.
Nightlight
One of these makes your room just like home.
Reading light
A clip on light allows you to read without disturbing your baby.
Sunscreen
For baby and yourself.
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Introduction
Details
Other than short distances from home, traveling with a newborn baby is generally not encouraged until they reach the age of three months. At that age, however, babies are less fragile than parents fear, and travel does not have to disrupt their schedule. While car travel with your baby is much easier to handle than travel by air, both require organization and pre-planning. Arriving at your travel destination unstressed makes it possible for you, and the baby, to adjust more quickly to your new surroundings. By planning ahead for all eventualities and packing smart, your trip is bound to be a success!
Tips
Plan for airport security. When traveling by air, mothers must be aware of items that will and will not pass through security. More than three ounces of breast milk, formula or juice is allowed if declared at the security checkpoint. Breast milk is considered the same as liquid medications. Also allowed in your carry-on bag is gel or liquid-filled tethers, canned, jarred, or processed baby food.
Schedule smart. For best travel results, try to pace your trip to your baby’s schedule for eating and napping.
Who it's for
This Baby travel checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Baby travel essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Baby travel structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Baby travel checklist
- Save Baby travel checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Baby travel (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.