Stock your bag with plenty of diapers, even if you don't think you'll need them all. You never know when a flight might be delayed.
Wipes
Versatile wipes not only clean baby bottoms but are great for cleaning hands, faces, and even blotting stains and spills. Travel packs come in streamlined dispensers that tuck nicely into bags.
Plastic Bags
Sealable bags are handy for disposing of dirty diapers or storing wet/soiled clothing.
Hand Sanitizer
A travel-sized bottle of this no-water-required cleanser is welcome after diaper changes.
Changing Pad
Don't get caught without a clean place to change your baby's diaper—especially if you're on the road with no changing table available.
Rash Cream
Don't let a diaper rash spoil your trip. Carry a small tube of cream or ointment to ease baby's discomfort.
Food/Drinks
Bring baby food, breast milk, formula, water, and/or juice in a small, easily accessible cooler bag. Be sure you bring enough to last through unexpected travel delays. Additionally, bring a snack and a bottle of water for you, which is especially important if you're breastfeeding.
Bibs
During your travels you may want to carry disposable bibs rather than tote dirty bibs around.
Burp Cloths
Cloths or a few cloth diapers are great for cleaning spit up and other spills.
Bottles and/or Sippy Cups
Three bottles and/or sippy cups (one for juice or water, one for milk or formula, and an extra) are necessities.
Camera
Don't forget to capture moments of your little one on his or her trip!
Car Seat Pillow
You want your baby's head to be well-supported on the trip.
Entertainment
Soft books, toys, baby's favorite blanket or lovey, and music are must-haves for keeping a little one happy and calm.
Extra Clothing
Medications
If you're traveling by plane, medicines such as those for fevers, cold, teething, and any prescription medications should be in your carry-on/diaper bag in case your luggage is lost. Be sure you carry the proper dispenser (spoon or dropper) for each medicine.
Emergency Info
Carry your pediatrician's phone number and your baby's immunization card with you.
Thermometer
In case your baby gets sick, you'll need to know his temperature.
Tweezers
A good pair of tweezers has easy-to-grip handles and can be used for splinter removal and other first aid procedures.
Bandages
Keep assorted sizes of these with your kit; you never know how big or small a scrape may be.
Calamine Lotion
Tote this (or other ointment) for bug bites and/or rashes.
Benadryl
It's important to have this in case your little one has an allergic reaction.
Nasal Aspirator
A bulb aspirator can make breathing easier for Baby.
Accidents happen! If your baby has a blow-out diaper right after the plane takes off, you'll be grateful to have a clean outfit for him and a fresh shirt for yourself! You'll also want to have a sweater or jacket that offers warmth in air conditioning or a cooler climate.
