What should I bring when travelling with my baby?

Question

My baby will be five months old when I travel and I will be out of the conuntry for a month. What should I bring with me?

Answer 1

Hopefully you are nursing. Then you don't have to deal with worrying about water quality or hauling formula.

If you us formula- use POWDER...and only bottled water....and insist the bottles be brought to you UNOPENED so you can see the seal....then you know they weren't refilled.

Bring orajel and baby tylenol...and any over the counter medication you use for baby. You don't want to need to rely on meds in another language.

Carry diapers for a week and wipes. Don't drag a months worth. Every country has diapers. Lay in your stock as soon as you get there. Put the wipes in a ziploc bag- less space.

Disposable bibs.

Only 2-3 SIMPLE toys.

Car seat. This can double as a "highchair." I've even hauled car seats into movie theaters. The weight holds the seat down, and my kids were always happy to sit in their carseat if they were watching a movie.

Umbrella stroller and a baby backpack. Backpacks are easier than slings when they are that age- and when you have luggage.

Baby will be on cereal by then....depending on where you are going, you should be able to get dry cereals. Again....watch the water!

A blanket or toy baby associates with their bed. this will make the sleeping arrangements seem more homey.

If you will be travelling across more than 1 time zone...start adjusting baby to the new schedule 2 days for every time zone you are crossing (30 minutes a day)...so your travel day is the second to last day of adjustment......don't forget to reverse it on your way back.....it's good for you, too----you won't lose time to jet lag.


Keep with you on travel days.....a bag with EVERYTHING baby would need for 3 days...and then a few more diapers. When our 3rd was a month old, my husband and I tok her across the country with us on a business trip....and rest trip for me. She nursed, so no problem there....but the airline LOST the bag with her "gear." I was so glad I had 3 days supplies for her....it took that long to get her bag back!

Answer 2

Lots of formula, 4 bottles & a bottle brush, unless you breastfeed. (Sometimes other countries don't carry the same brands & I always forget to bring a bottle brush with me.)

Infant water (some countries the water is not safe for American Babies - like Mexico)

Diapers and wipes (if your child is sensitive - mine can only wear Huggies; plus the cost might be higher)

Enough clothes for two weeks (you can always wash them)

Baby bath kit with wash, shampoo, lotion & oil

A baby medicine emergency kit with infant tylenol, little tummies, saline drops, thermometer, vasaline, nasal aspirator, and your child's shot records.

Answer 3

Other than the obvious bottles and clothing, I would bring lots and lots of baby wipes and diapers, infant tylenol drops, gas drops, diaper rash cream, bottled water (or make sure bottled water is available at your destination), sunscreen, and bathing necessities.

Answer 4

There are lists of essential items (including all you need for a baby first aid kit), plus lots of tips about travelling with a baby at http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com/travelling-with-baby.html

Have fun!

Answer 5

all the basic necessities
diapers wipes clothes soaps lotions that stuff

bring shot records
bith certificate
soc sec card
anything that can identify the baby as yours
car seat
pack in play if hotel or who ever don't have one
blankets

Answer 6

u can basically get everything ther the main thing you need is formula cause u dont want the kid drinking foreign water


Or just bring your boobs

Answer 7

A copy of the immunizations would be important.

Answer 8

immunization records, birth certificate, a photo ID of the baby (you can get he/she a passport, to be safe).

Answer 9

Everything. All paperwork and the everyday stuff.

Answer 10

everything