Traveling With Infants Check List
Packing a few days or even weeks before travel has always been a must for me. This allows time for retrieving items I may need for travel without the hassle. These are a list of items I found vital for easy travel. I also found that carrying a back pack is more convenient that a shoulder bag. It makes going through the isles easier with a toddler in tote. You may want to ask for a bulk seat when traveling. The bulk seat is especially useful when traveling long distances and an absolute must when traveling across time zones on long trips like to Asia when you have 12 hours of travel on board one aircraft.
If you are traveling with a child or toddler you may want to pack a carry-on bag with their toys and a few surprises in there for them to discover on the way. Do not give this bag to them until they are well on their way.
Items Needed for Carry On
• Change of shirt for you
• Energy Snacks like Almonds,
• A good book or laptop
• Bottled Water
• Bottles with Water for easy Formula Preparation
• Pre-measured formula in snap containers
• Diapers about 12 or 1 per hour of flight plus extras in case of delays
• Diaper Changing Pads
• Wipes
• Diaper rash ointment
• Plastic Bags for soiled clothing and dirty diapers.
• Extra clothing for Baby or Toddler
• Blankets and Socks
• Comfort Toy and few other favorite toys
• Hand Sanitizers
• Small bottles of Baby Lotion, Baby Wash
• First Aid Kit Supplies with thermometer, Tylenol, motion sickness
• Extra pacifiers and plastic bags for soiled pacifiers
• Car Seat
• Collapsible Stroller for easy terminal transport
Absolute Essentials for Long Journeys
• Portable DVD Player or lap top computer
• DVD’s of favorite TV character such as Elmo, Barney or Cinderella
• Puzzles
• Crayons
• Healthy Snacks
• Coloring Books and Story Books
• New inexpensive toys to spark interest and distract
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