Ultimate Travel Packing List With Babies Or Kids

Travelling with your baby for the first time and feeling slightly stressed out? Let us help you with our comprehensive travel packing list that will remind you to bring the necessities to avoid any panic attacks.

Scroll till the end for a free downloadable travel packing checklist. Check things off as you pack along your trip!

Food & Eating Essentials

Ensure that your baby/kid is well-fed and hydrated to ensure that they don’t get grumpy during plane or car rides. Pack snacks that are easy to eat and clean up, such as rice crackers and dried fruit. Consider bringing along a cooler bag to keep perishables such as milk and formula too.

If your baby is already taking solids, pack their own utensils for them as they feed better with familiar items.

• Baby food in pouches 
• Baby crackers
• Baby milk formula
• Eating utensils
• Feeding bowl
• Sippy cups
• Bibs
• Baby-safe dish soap – Tip: put it in a travel toiletries tube for easy use
• Cleaning brush
• Thermal flask & containers
• Baby wet wipes

For Kids’ Entertainment

Bring toys that do not have sharp edges and are easy to wipe down in case of accidental spills. If you think your child might get anxious being away from home, let them pack a few of their favourite items such as stuffed toys and sniffy pillow. This would keep them comfortable and relaxed and it helps them fall asleep easier when it’s nighttime.

Tip: To keep card games or puzzle pieces organized and easy to bring along, pack them in a zipper storage pouch.

• Favourite toy
• Bath toys
• Kids’ activity bag(s) e.g puzzles, games, colouring
• Books
• Sniffy pillow/blanket 
• Portable crib

Diapering Essentials 

If diapers are easily accessible at your travel destination, you could bring just enough diapers (plus one or two extra) for the plane ride. That way you can save on luggage space.

• Diapers
• Changing pad
• Diaper rash cream
• Baby powder
• Baby wipes 
• Hand sanitiser
• Travel potty

Other Baby/Kids Essentials

• Teether/Pacifier 
• Stroller
• Baby sling 
• Muslin blanket
• Travel cot
• Car booster seat
• Breast pump
• Nursing cover

Clothes & Accessories

To prevent constant rummage through your luggage just to find things, utilise packing cubes. They’ll help you keep your luggage neatly organized and makes packing so much easier. You can either pack by clothes type or create pre-planned outfits. Allocate different colours of packing cubes for each family member for easy identification too.

Tip: Spills and stains are common occurrences with babies and kids. Pack dark-coloured clothes or choose a material where stains can be easily washed away. Always bring extra baby clothes and bibs in your carry-on (or diaper) bag.

• Shirts
• Shorts/Trousers
• Tights/Leggings
• Dressers/Skirts
• Sweater/Cardigan 
• Pyjamas
• Underwear
• Swimwear
• Bathrobes
• Kids Towel
• Hats
• Hair ties
• Comb

For winter trips, also pack these:

• Jackets
• Thermal wear
• Gloves
• Beanies
• Thick socks
• Boots

Footwear

• Pre-walker shoes
• Casual footwear e.g sandals
• Running shoes
• Socks

Toiletries 

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Shower foam
• Sunscreen lotion
• Baby moisturiser
• Lip balm
• Insect repellent
• Talcum powder
• Dishwashing liquid for baby bottles
• Small washing detergent 

First-aid Kit 

• Thermometer
• Medicine for cold, fever
• Fever patches
• Allergy medicine
• Soothing balms/ointments
• Antiseptic cream
• Vitamins

Electronics

• Travel adapter 
• Power bank
• Camera
• Chargers – phone, camera, laptop

Click here to download our Travel Packing List With Babies or Kids.