What to pack when travelling with baby

1. What to pack when travelling with baby

2. Travelling with a baby can be stressful, but with proper preparation, it can be a smooth and enjoyable experience, even if you are doing it solo. In the first weeks of baby’s life, you are probably thinking that surely going on holiday can’t be worth the hassle – all the items you will need to pack for baby, when you barely manage to go to the corner shop without forgetting a crucial item! Well, the good news is, over time things get easier, and you and your little one develop a routine. All the travel essentials for your holiday with baby: To make sure that you remember to pack all the must-have baby travel items for your first single parent holiday, we have made a list for you: Baby travel gear These items are usually the heaviest and will take up the most space, yet some of them are essential. Your baby’s age will dictate which ones you will need to take and which ones you can do without. You will need to check if your airline will let you carry them and if so, if there is a cost associated with it. Prams and car seats are usually checked in for free but do check with your airline. You will usually also have to book the item in as bulk luggage. Here is the baby gear you should consider taking on holiday: compact pram or pushchair car seat soft baby carrier/sling (essential if you need to give up your pram at check in)

3. Baby mealtimes Always make sure to pack enough formula for the trip if your baby is bottle-fed, as you do not want to run out abroad! Changing the formula of your infant on holiday is not something you want to risk in case baby does not like other brands or develops a reaction to them. Buy sterilising tablets as you won’t have your steriliser with you and consider buying a bottle warmer/cooler. Don’t forget to pack bottles, a bottle brush, and any other feeding equipment your child may require. Here is a list of essentials you need to take for baby’s mealtimes: formula (plenty!) bottles bottle brush sterilising tablets botte warmer/cooler muslin squares bibs dummies if you use them

4. Baby changing essentials If you want to save yourself the hassle of locating a supermarket on arrival and trying to find nappies the right size (considering the language barrier and the different brands offered abroad), pack enough nappies to last the entire holiday. Make sure to put plenty of them into your hand luggage. Needless to say, you will need a nappy- changing pad and plastic bags for soiled nappies in your hand luggage. All in all, you should pack: nappies for the journey and the holiday wipes nappy bags changing bag with changing mat nappy rash cream hand sanitiser

5. Summary In conclusion, the more you pack, the more comfortable and ‘at home’ baby will feel, meaning a more relaxing holiday for you. Yet packing everything and the kitchen sink is not practical. Which items you will be able to do without depends on your destination and the age and personality of your baby. Don’t forget to check if your accommodation has essential travel items, such as a pushchair, bottle warmer, etc. that you can borrow or rent for your holiday – many hotels and cottages now provide more than just cots and high chairs for parents’ convenience. You could also hire some baby travel items, such as a car seat if you don’t have one but need it for your journey. In addition, you can buy many baby travel items in a more compact travel size, so they don’t take up as much space. We hope our list of baby travel essentials has helped you with planning your first holiday with baby! About the author: Single Parents on Holiday provide fully-organised single parent group holidays for single mums and dads and their children. In addition, we also organise single holidays for single parent empty nesters and anyone else travelling solo without kids. FacebookTwitterEmailShare

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