We never go on long journeys without our Kindle Fire – load it up with books, magazines, movies and games for the whole family (Yes – adults too. It will puff up more as the aircraft climbs and may spring a leak (blame Boyle’s Law). A nursing pillow will keep baby comfortable and give your arms a rest! Top tip: don’t over-inflate before take off. These cute silicone bibs are soft, easy to keep clean and they fold down for storage.Īvailable on Amazon Inflatable Nursing Pillowīabies often nurse more when flying, especially if they have ear pain from sudden changes in air pressure during takeoff and landing. One wipeable bib is better than lots of absorbent bibs in our book. And it’s so stylish that I’ve been tempted to use mine as a purse! Most diaper bags will have a changing mat included but I love this from Skip Hop because it’s full of storage pockets so everything you need is in one spot. What diaper bag is complete without them! We love these from Burt’s Bees.Īirplane bathrooms always the cleanest places, especially a few hours into a flight. ![]() Plastic Bagsįor wet/dirty clothes and diapers. Diapersīring as many as you need until you can get to a store to buy more, plus a few extra for unexpected leaks. And don’t forget a spare sweater for mommy and daddy. Pack extra clothes for unexpected leaks and spills – maybe two if you have you a very long journey. Why is it that babies seem to get sick at the most inconvenient time? I’m slightly obsessive when it comes to first aid kits – I never leave home without one! This set from Summer (also available in white) is a complete care kit for babies and can tackle everything from snotty noses to fevers to pacifier medicine dispensing – and so much more. Or, if you want to make life even easier, Hipp Organic make pre-mixed formula for every stage. You can buy small containers just for formula but if you want to take snacks too this stacking one from Simba is BPA free and great value. These bottles are air-free and encourage more natural breathing.īuy it on Amazon Formula Dispenser/Snack Containerīy far the easiest way to transport formula and snacks if you’re flying with a baby. Don’t forget your favourite formula while you’re traveling, too. Even if you are breastfeeding it’s worth taking a bottle for water to keep baby hydrated while flying. These are so useful! Just slip the liner into the bottle and discard when you’re done. I’ve tried a few breast pumps but none compare to Medela because they’re amazingly efficient (what they call ‘2-Phase Expression Technology’.) Let’s face it, who wants to spend more time than they absolutely have to expressing milk?!Ĭheck reviews on Amazon Bottle With Disposable Liners ![]() Manual pumps are a must for public transport, because who wants to hear a mechanical ‘hee-haw’ sound while they’re enjoying their inflight meal? ![]() This only really applies to long journeys – or if you need to pump when you’re out and about. Just make sure it’s not too noisy or risk a frosty response from your fellow travelers! Try this multi-sensory book from VTech which is suitable for 3-24 month old babies.Ĭheck it out on Amazon Manual Breast Pump Worried your baby will be bored? Two toy trains staggered across a 10 hour journey kept my 16 month old son occupied for hours – it’s a no brainer. You need to be able to get to stuff quickly and you don’t want to be sifting through things you don’t need. Whether you’re flying with a baby, or traveling by train or car, pack your travel bag carefully and wisely. Whether you’re traveling with a newborn or a toddler there are a few things you can pack to make sure your journey is safe and fun! One golden rule, though: if you can get it at your destination then leave it at home! Baby Travel Bag Essentials Are you desperate for time away with your family but filled with dread at the idea of traveling with your baby? Yes, it’s daunting – but holidays are extremely important for children of all ages, and us parents! Kiddos get their parents’ undivided attention and lots of bonding (read about the science behind how holidays make your child happier and smarter here).
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