PACKING LIST

Traveling with a Baby Diaper Bag Checklist

Few things are less daunting than trying to figure out what to pack when traveling with a baby. I try to live my life with the basic principle of “simplicity” Things don’t have to be complicated, we just tend to make them that way. So with that said, let’s get right to it.  Here’s a list of items that can serve as your foundation to keep in your diaper bag when packing for a baby!

1. Diaper Bag
2. Diapers and Wipes

3. Bottles/Cup

4. Breast Pump

5. Glass Bottle to store sterile water to refill water / formula

6. Swaddles

7. Extra Onesie for Diaper Bag

8. Travel Size Baby Sunscreen
9. Travel Size Baby Aquaphor

Traveling with a Baby/Toddler General Packing Checklist

Keep in mind that the age of your toddler may affect your packing list. For instance, what you pack for a 4-year-old might be different from what you pack for a 1-year-old.

Outside of the diaper bag, generally, your baby/toddler packing list should include clothes, snacks, entertainment, toothbrush, medications, and other essentials you personally use. Less is always more! Your general packing list for a baby/toddler travel might include:

  1. Everyday outfits for various activities

  2. A spare outfit in diaper bag/ bag with you

  3. Pajamas

  4. Socks

  5. Shoes for different purposes (pool, play, dress-up, everyday wear)

  6. Jacket and possibly a sweater 

  7. Swimwear

  8. Hat

  9. Toothbrush and toothpaste

  10. Sunscreen

  11. Fan

  12. Hair accessories (if applicable)

  13. Diaper/Underwear

  14. Medication

  15. First aid kit

  16. Car seat

  17. Traveling Stroller

  18. Snacks

For specific trips, additional items might be needed. For instance, a winter cabin trip requires mittens, hats, earmuffs, ski suits, etc. If flying internationally, bring their passport, and when flying domestically it’s a good idea to bring a copy of the birth certificate.

As always, let me know if you have any questions!