You asked and I answered! Here is the ultimate baby packing list with all of the essential items to pack for your baby when traveling. Rosie has traveled quite a bit in her seven months of life and every time I get a little better at packing for her. This list is geared towards infants (Rosie has been between 4 and 7 months when we’ve traveled!) but this list could be modified for other ages. We have also taken trips to mostly warm destinations, so I have geared it more towards that as well!
On our most recent trip, I packed for Rosie in these packing cubes. This was a total game changer in terms of staying organized. I packed her in 3 cubes – 1 with just pajamas, 1 with swim/hats/etc., and 1 with clothes. It was so easy to just grab the cube that I needed and not dig around for stuff.
If you are looking for tips specifically on flying with your baby, check out this post, and without further ado, here is the ultimate baby packing list!
Carry-On Bag
- Documents – passport or birth certificate
- Diaper bag
- Diapers – I would take only enough diapers for your travel day and then buy diapers at your destination. I would also make sure to pack one diaper per hour of travel day (just in case!)
- Wipes
- Plastic ziplock bags to store clothes after a blowout, wet swim suits or swim diapers, or dirty diapers if you don’t have a great place to throw them out.
- Changing pad
- 2 blankets – I used a light blanket or wrap for a million things! It is great for a nursing cover, to shield her from sun or light, for burping, or to keep her warm!
- Antibacterial wipes for everything (especially the plane)
- Hand sanitizer
- 2 changes of clothes for baby
- Baby medicines (Tylenol, ibuprofen, and whatever else!)
- Bottles – 3 seems to be a good number for us!
- Formula or breast milk
- Baby food (if needed)
- Toys or other special items (pacifiers, etc.)
- Carrier or wrap
Checked Luggage
- Extra diapers (if you aren’t sure you can get them at destination)
- Extra wipes
- Diaper rash cream
- Lotion
- Sunscreen
- Baby shampoo/soap
- Nail clippers
- Baby laundry detergent (if you plan on doing laundry)
- Baby thermometer
- Nose Frida
- Baby bottle brush
- Baby dish soap
- Extra formula
- Breast pump and necessary accessories
- Eating necessities – utensils, bibs, etc.
- Extra baby food
- 1 pair pajamas per night
- Swaddles/Magic Merlin/Sleep Aids
- 2 outfits for each day and remember socks and shoes
- 2 swim diapers for warm destinations – nice to have more than 1 in case of a blowout
- Sun hat
- 2 swim suits
- Car seat and base
- Car seat travel bag
- Stroller
- Stroller travel bag
- Slumber pod – we swear by this!
- Crib bedding (make sure destination has crib!)
- Sound machine
- Baby monitor
Are there any items that I missed? What are the essential items on your baby packing list?