Baby's First Trip: Packing Essentials

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You'll want to bring it all, but you can't. Trust us. And we know you'll remember the big stuff like a car seat (unless you are renting, which is a great option), so we've included only the essentials, along with a few nice to haves.

Clothes

Two changes of clothes for each day, plus two emergency outfits

Three pairs of PJs

A lightweight hooded jacket

One hat

(Sun, beanie), depending on weather

Three pairs of socks

Appropriate weather attire

(Bathing suite, snow suit, etc.)

Three days worth of bibs and burp clothes

Sleepy Time

Travel crib sheet

Two receiving blankets

Cozy blanket

For playing and stroller rides

Sleep sack or swaddle (if baby is still using)

Bathing & Baby Care

Lightweight hooded towel and washcloth

Inflatable bath

A small blow up is best. Check out Munchkin's Inflatable bath, not too big and perfect for brand new babies.

Travel-size shampoo, lotion, and baby massage oil (if you do this)

If you don’t have the travel-size, get a set of leak proof bottles like these from Nalgeen and fill them up with your favorite products.

Nail clippers and small file

Those puppies grow like weeds, and we know you don’t want scratches.

Travel-size packet of laundry detergent for trips longer than five days

If you don’t have travel-size, pour some into a 3oz leak proof bottle.

The Comforts of Home

Favorite soother

Blanket, stuffed animal, you

4-5 favorite toys

Don’t go crazy and pack the huge stuffed animal that baby can’t live without. Bring small items like wrist rattles or a cosmetic mirror case so that baby can check herself out.

Baby monitor

Diapering

Plan on seven diapers per day, plus an extra 7 for emergencies

Swim diapers, if you need them

Wipes – use the refill packs instead of a box

Disposable diaper pads

These also make great burp cloths and can wipe up a spill in an instant.

Diaper Cream

Don’t plan on using the one in your diaper bag. You want to leave that one there.