Checklist for travelling with a toddler
Here are my absolute MUSTS for travelling with a toddler:
Packing tips:
- – Start packing a few days before your trip
- – Decide what you’ll use as carry-on luggage and what you will check-in
- – Try and minimize what you have to carry to keep your hands free
- – Pack all liquid in Ziplock bags
- – Don’t forget to pack chargers for any devices you are taking
- – Use sanitizer wipes, especially on the plane, to wipe your seat, tray table, arm rests, etc.
- – Load up the iPad with movies/shows as a backup plan
- – Toddler headphones for the iPad
Checklist:
- – Snacks (pack as many snacks as you can)
- – Collapsible / umbrella stroller (try not to fold it up until you are right at the plane)
- – Bag for stroller (you can order from Amazon)
- – Diaper bag
- – Diapers (bring extra diapers in the event of an emergency of unforeseen delays)
- – Wipes/wipes container
- – Changing Pad
- – Sanitizer (for you after changing your toddler, if no soap/water is available)
- – Car seat
- – Car seat bag (you can order on Amazon)
- – Portable highchair
- – Bibs
- – Warm Water in a thermos or bottled water for mixing formula
- – Formula (preferably in travel packs that are sealed or in a container premeasured for bottles)
- – Baby Food pouches
- – Bottles (an extra one in case of delays)
- – Water in a sippy cup
- – Plastic fork/spoon
- – Night light
- – Medications (for cold or injuries/thermometer)
- – Painter’s tape to childproof at destination
- – 2 extra sets of clothes just in case of an emergency
- – An extra set of clothes for yourself just in case
- – Face cloths
- – Blanket
- – Jacket
- – Extra Shoes
- – Sunhat
- – Sunscreen
- – Mini Shampoo (in case a quick cleanup is necessary or to wash any soiled clothes)
- – Bags for wet/dirty clothes
- – Extra pacifier (if they use one – as soon as 1 gets dirty you need the extra)
- – Swim Diaper(s)
- – Bathing Suit
- – Baby soaps/shampoo
