I have a three year old boy (soon to turn 4) and a 16 month old girl. When my son was just 4 months old, we went to New York. It was in the middle of June and it was scorching hot!
When you pack, one or two days before you pack, make a list of everything you use from the time the baby/child wakes up until you go to bed. So for example, in the morning, it's changing a diaper, you need wipes, diaper rash cream, powder maybe, etc. How many changes of clothing do you normally go through on a daily basis? Do you use bibs? I like the waterproof ones like Cutie Pie Waterproof Baby Bibs Boys Colors 5/pack PVC Free
for boys and Bumkins Waterproof SuperBib, 3 Pack, Girl
for girls because you can do with just a couple of bibs instead of 6 or 8. All these things need to be packed.I recommend taking the number of diapers you use on average and adding two per day that you'll be travelling. This way you'll have enough. Also consider where you are travelling to. If it's your parents' house, then you know you have a grocery store or Walmart close by so you really could buy more diapers there so you don't have to waste the space on your suitcase. But if you're going to Europe or out of the country, then you might just want to bring your own diapers and bring enough of them, without going overboard.
You want to pack light for the plane ride since you'll have a stroller to worry about that you'll have to fold and close when you get to the plane. So a large bag or diaper bag is best. Here are some essentials for your diaper bag (Cocalo Couture Kayla Satchel Diaper Bag, Geo Piece
):1. Change of clothes for the infant in case he vomits or poops on the plane
2. Change of clothes for you! At least another shirt or top because if the baby vomits on you and you can change her clothes, you'll smell like vomit the rest of the plane ride. Gross!
3. Diapers, wipes, rash cream, changing pad (should come with your diaper bag)
4. Pacifier (bring 2 just in case! no one likes a crying baby)
5. Bottles - depending on the travel rules, you might be able to bring on board your breast milk, or if you're giving formula to the baby, make sure you have one of those compartmentalized containers that already divide the amount of formula you need so you don't make a mess on the plane
6. Entertainment for your baby. You need a toy (not an annoying one with lots of sound that will disturb the rest of the passengers), a rattle, soft baby album with pictures like this one Baby's My First Photo Album of Family & Friends
, small dvd player or a small tablet to show their favorite cartoon, etc. But you need something to keep the baby occupied and quiet during the plane ride. If you can time it so that the baby sleeps throughout the entire flight, that would be great for you! Although you still won't have your hands free to read a book or flip through a magazine!7. Snacks for the baby. On one flight I asked for milk to give to my son before take off and the flight attendant gave me this mean face. She finally gave me the milk, but do plan on bringing your own snacks in small ziplock bags that you can feed your child. Airlines are not so accommodating these days due to budget constraints so plan for this.
8. Small first aid kit with neosporin and bandaids just in case. My favorite is Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit, Safe Travels (Pack of 2)
9. Disposable diaper sacks (Munchkin Arm and Hammer Diaper Bag Dispenser, Colors May Vary)
those that come scented and in a small case to dispose of any stinky diapers.10. Blankie - get one that's big enough to cover you and the baby, one that's got lots of colors so it hides dirt or stains easily, and one that's soft and cuddly for your baby to feel at ease.
Travelling with an infant is a lot of work, but it's great that you at least don't have to pay for their plane ride (yet). Happy travelling!
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