When it comes to a vacationing with a baby, I like to break my list down into categories. As I always say, call ahead for things like crib, highchair and/or car seat (depending on where you are headed). If you can get diapers delivered to your destination, always do that. I always ask for some milk for our fridge on arrival and some dish soap to wash the baby’s bottle. Depending on the property, some accommodations will have things like bottles warmers and exersaucers too.
Here is a checklist of everything else I pack for a one-week holiday away:
PASSPORT
SLEEP
- Pyjamas x 2
- Sleep sack
- Travel noise machine
- Extra crib sheet (that smells like home)
SWIM
- Life jacket or Puddle Jumper
- Swim Diapers x 14 (2 per day)
- Swimsuit + Rashguard x 4
CLOTHING
- Tops x 10
- Bottoms x 4
- Button Up Shirts or Dress (for dinner) x 5
- Beach friendly shoe x 1
- Sun Hat x 1
MISC
- Bottle x 1
- Children’s Sunscreen
- Bug Repellent
- Children’s Benadryl
- Children’s Advil
- Thermometer (just in case)
- Body Lotion/ After Sun
- Wipes
- Diapers x 21-28 (This will vary depending on how many times you change your child’s diaper. Remember that they will also have swim diapers)
- Snacks (Squeeze packs or snack bars) x 14
TRAVEL STROLLER
BABY CARRIER
KID’S CARRY ON
- Sweatshirt x 1
- Teeshirt x 1
- Pants x 1
- Water cup
- Snacks x 3 (depending on the length of the flight)
- Book x 1 (or colouring book)
- Tablet x 1
- Kid’s Headphones
- New Toy x 1
- Diapers x 4 (enough for the flight + 1)
- Wipes
- Muslin blanket
Also, check out my post of getting to the airport with a car seat.