Family Travel: Overnight Essentials for Baby
Your first (or fifth) overnight trip with the baby can be a little daunting. What if he won't sleep? What if he won't eat? What if the hotel doesn't have a bar? Until you get the hang of it (and probably even after you do), this checklist will help you make sure you have all the essentials for baby during family travel. (Cocktail shaker not included.)
1.
Diapers
2.
Wipes
3.
Changing pad
4.
Diaper cream
5.
Nursing pads and burp cloths
6.
Bibs
7.
Baby bottles or sippy cups
8.
Formula
9.
Baby food
10.
Baby spoon
11.
Pacifiers
12.
Umbrella stroller and/or baby carrier
13.
Diaper bag
14.
Small first-aid kit: Bandages, allergy medicine and pain/fever reliever.
15.
Entertainment: Toys, books, etc.
16.
Portable crib and crib sheet
17.
Blankets
18.
A few comfort items from home: The blanket, stuffed animal or other adorable (and sometimes rank) item they can't live without.
19.
Prescription medicine
20.
Babyproofing supplies: A roll of masking tape and a bag of rubber bands are great for makeshift babyproofing. Use tape to cover electrical outlets, to secure washcloths to the corners of tables, or to keep baby out of the toilet. Rubber bands make great cupboard door holders and cord keepers.
21.
Night-light
22.
Extra info for hotel stays
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OVER NIGHT!?!?!? Thats just a few hours to grandma's house!!!!!!
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Good list! I also brought a small bottle of dish soap and a bottle brush so I could clean out the bottles at the hotel each night.
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I have a well honed list for weekend airtravel with a 9 month old (or younger/older). I used it several time, and Iwould be happy to share, but it is too long for these posts. Contact me if you would like to have it.
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Sorry for the previous post. it belonged in a different discussion.
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I am reading other posts that state that "crying it out" is a new concept? Are you kidding? This is how all the babies were handled in the 50s, 60s.. and before..and somehow we made it. When people had 3 other 4 other children and there were a lot fewer of the modern conveniences around, I can guarantee you that the youngest didn't get picked up every time it peeped.