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Parenting Tips for Packing for Your Baby

Parents can handle sleepless nights, having a baby that won’t eat any vegetables, countless diaper changes, and trying to get a baby to stop fighting sleep. But one thing that is extremely daunting for parents is travelling with a baby. The actual travelling is usually the easiest part of the trip. The first thing, and often hardest thing, about travelling with a baby is packing for baby. Babies need a lot of stuff, whether they’re at home or on the road and it can be difficult to remember everything. But it’s often that one thing that is forgotten at home that you need the most.

I have found that sitting down and organizing my thoughts on paper is a great way to make sure that I don’t forget anything that we will need while we are gone. I mentally go through my day with my infant daughter and as I come across things that we use, I write them down. The good news about this process is that you only need to do it once. That is, until your baby becomes a little older and starts needing different things. But make the list once, save it on your computer, or put a hard copy on your family bulletin board and the next time you pack, it will be a breeze! Here is what is on my list for when my baby and I are leaving for a trip.

Diapers

Wipes

Changing pad

Formula

Bottled water (enough for while we’re on the road and more to prepare formula, if needed)

Individual packets of cereal

Enough jars of baby food to last the trip and some extra

Plastic utensils

Sleepers to last the trip

Clothes for the day-time

Shoes

Socks

Blankets (including receiving – bring several)

Bibs

Facecloths

Lotion, powder, creams, shampoo, anything else for baby’s hygiene

Toys

Ice packs (to keep bottles cold)

Infant acetaminophen

Thermometer

Pacifiers

Plastic bags – you will use these for dirty diapers, wet clothes, among other things

Portable play pen (for baby to play and sleep, if necessary)

Umbrella stroller (folds up nicely for travel and will be great if you need to take baby somewhere in a pinch)

Written By: Kate Beswick

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