If you’re planning your first vacation with baby, you may be surprised to discover how much stuff baby requires for a trip. There are food items, sleeping, items, and comfort items. You’ll need to pack hygiene products, cups, utensils, toys, blankets; the list can seem like it goes on and on. To make packing for baby’s first vacation easier, we’ve compiled a list of the things most parents find useful to have with them. Of course, depending on your destination and your baby’s age, your checklist may vary a bit. But, it’s wise to have these items on hand at least:

• Diapers - Make sure you have one diaper for every hour that you’ll be traveling, plus a few extra.
• Changing pad to put under baby while getting diapered
• Blankets - Blankets for baby to lie on, cover up with, and swaddle in; and to protect your clothing from spit-up
• Disposable bags - For getting rid of soiled diapers and clothes, and for recyclables and waste
• Baby Wipes
• TSA-approved or other sized bottles (not for air travel) of Baby Mantra all natural baby products - Organic baby body wash and EWG best baby shampoo
• Baby Mantra Diaper Rash Cream - In a TSA-approved bottle for air travel
• Tissues
• Pacifiers
• Baby’s favorite toys
• Extra clothes, shoes, and socks - 1 to 2 outfits for each day
• Bibs
• A sun hat
• Reusable feeding utensils
• Baby food - Check with TSA regarding requirements for air travel
• Bottles and sippy cups (as appropriate)
• Snacks for you and baby
• Breast pump (if needed)
• Nightlight - For late-night and early morning diaper changes, and to comfort baby
• First-aid kit
• Baby medicines
• Baby carrier
• Lightweight stroller
• Travel bassinet (for young infants)
• Car seat
• Washcloths
• Camera
• Baby’s medical records and doctors’ phone number

Packing for Baby’s First Vacation: Tips 

It’s wise to start packing for baby’s first vacation a day or 2 before your travel, that way you’re not hurrying and you can think carefully about each item you pack. Pack as light as you can, but bring the necessities. Roll clothing to be packed instead of folding it, so you’ll save space. Remember to double check your packing list an hour or so before you head off for your trip.