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Packing for baby’s first getaway? Save this baby travel packing list

Updated: Jun 8

Traveling with a baby for the first time can feel overwhelming. The packing list looks endless, and you might wonder what’s truly essential, especially if you’re headed somewhere remote or unfamiliar.


Here’s a comprehensive vacation packing list for babies that covers everything you need. Save it, bookmark it, and use it over and over again ✌🏻


Baby travel essentials including shoes, clothing, and packing items for a baby's first vacation checklist

Our favorite travel item


Hands down, the baby carrier is the most-used and most-loved item on any trip. It keeps your hands free, your baby close, and lets you navigate airports, trails, or crowded streets with ease.



The ultimate baby travel packing list


Diaper bag essentials

  • Bottles + formula

  • Blanket

  • Diapers + wipes

  • Pacifiers

  • Spare clothes

  • Trash bags

  • Muslins

  • Changing pad

  • Endless snacks

  • Nursing cover

  • Toys



Feeding

  • Bottles + formula

  • Breast pump + parts

  • Bottle brush + soap

  • Bibs

  • Baby food (fruit pouches, crackers, etc.)



Traveling gear

  • Travel stroller

  • Car seat (if relevant)

  • Baby carrier

  • Stroller fan / rain cover / mosquito net



Clothing

  • Bodysuits

  • Pants

  • Shirts

  • Pyjamas

  • Socks

  • Hat

  • Swimsuit

  • Sweaters



Sleeping

  • Crib sheet

  • Sleeping bag

  • Baby monitor



Toiletries & health

  • Diapers + wipes

  • Body wash

  • Toothbrush + toothpaste

  • Diaper cream

  • Baby lotion

  • Thermometer

  • Novimol / Nurofen (pain relief)

  • Fenistil drops (antihistamine)

  • Saline solution

  • Eye wipes

  • Mosquito repellent

  • Sunscreen



Additional travel tips

  • Get travel insurance that covers your whole family, including your baby. Make sure it includes medical emergencies, cancellations, and delays.


  • Check if your car rental provides a car seat. When in doubt, bring your own, it’s safer and fits your baby properly.


  • Ask if your hotel or Airbnb can provide a crib. Bringing a fitted sheet from home can help your baby sleep better and feel more comfortable.



What’s your #1 travel tip for parents flying with a baby for the first time? Share it with us below ⬇️. Safe travels!

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