The ultimate packing list for summer vacation with toddlers
There's nothing that can make you sweat like the prospect of having to pack for a vacation with young children.
With this ultimate packing list for a vacation with a baby, you can easily pack everything you need and avoid stress.
Really good holiday.
On the plane
- Suitable for everyone, including babies
- Wet wipes/washcloths
- Changing mat
- Diapers
- Diaper bags
- Pacifiers and pacifier cords
- Baby bottle and formula
- Extra nursing pads
- A scarf, wrap or similar to shield you if you are not comfortable breastfeeding in public
- Snacks. When traveling with children under 2 years of age, you are allowed to bring food that exceeds 100 ml.
- A spoon
- Drinking bottle
- Cuddly toy/favorite teddy bear
- Cloth diapers
- Bibs
- Extra clothes for baby
- Warm socks. It can often get cold on the plane.
- Extra clothes for mom/dad
- Children's book/iPad and audiobooks (download the child's children's program before departure so it can be viewed offline)
- Some toys. Maybe buy a new toy for the trip.
- Wrap/carry sling. A good way to calm baby down.
- Duvet/blanket
- Possible medicine
Make sure to pack extra essential items in your hand luggage in case your suitcase is delayed upon arrival.
On the journey
- Diapers, and lots of them! In some places it can be hard to find unscented diapers, so make sure to pack plenty.
- Diaper bags
- Washcloths
- Wet wipes. In some places it can be difficult to find unscented wet wipes, so make sure to pack plenty.
- Pacifiers and pacifier cords
- Baby bottle and formula
- Snacks
- D-drops
- Possibly iron drops
- Children's Panadol
- Thermometer
- Sunscreen
- Mild baby soap
- Zinc ointment
- Plasters
- Nail scissors
- Tweezers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Loose cotton clothing for warm days
- Clothes for cooler days/evenings
- Sleepwear
- Footwear
- UV-protective swimwear
- Bath diapers
- Sun hat/sunglasses
- Detergent. If you start to run out of clean clothes, you'll be grateful to be able to wash clothes in the sink.
- Stroller/pushchair with mosquito net and sunshade/parasol.
- Travel bed
- Extra bedding
- Baby monitor
- A few toys and books
- Baby earmuffs. Consider whether there will be situations where earmuffs would be a good thing.
- And of course, remember your weighted blanket .
👉 Click here to download the packing list
Really good trip,
Kind regards, team Lalatoto.
