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What To Pack For Babies On A Trip
Babies may be the smallest member of the family but they definitely need the most stuff when traveling. You might be surprised by how much stuff you need to pack for your child. Here are some baby packing suggestions that will save you space, some that will help babies feel at home, some to keep them settled, and some to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible.
COTTON TOWELS
Please don’t make the mistake of just taking any towel along with you on a trip, especially for your baby. There are some travel towels that are not advisable to use for your baby, especially those hideous microfibres towels that don’t dry the body well and end up smelly and damp at the bottom of your bag, I’d rather you carry cotton towels that are absorbent, fast-drying and lightweight. No more lugging around a heavy towel when you go to the beach.
BABY CARRIER/ STROLLERS
Baby Carriers/Strollers are a great way to ensure your baby’s comfort. It’s important to make sure your baby is very comfortable, If not they would start getting fussy. Wearing your baby with a Carrier is also good for you, it allows you to free your arm and gives firm support for your back. It might seem like extra load, but carrying a stroller is also essential because you don’t want to be carrying your baby on your laps while eating or resting on the beach. You can safely free them also by sitting them in a Pushchair/ Stroller. It is great to have them sit in their own chair while you stroll with them, that way babies too can see what’s going on in their surroundings.
COMFORTABLE WEAR
You really cannot underestimate how much comfort, your baby needs in other not to ruin your vacation. pack on the breathable cotton wears, you need to take sweaters, hoods, socks, disposable diapers, wipes, bibs, blanket and singlets etc
MEDICATIONS
Please carry along basic medication that is recommended for babies in cases of health concerns like Baby panadol, Vitamin C, Balm, Mentholated dusting powder, you can include a thermometer to measure your baby’s temperature, if you are worried about it.
BABY TOYS
Yeah! Babies and toys are 5&6. They need their toys to keep them busy and to pacify them when they are crying. So pack on the important toys, don’t take anything you know you won’t need. Singing toys are especially good to hold their attention for a long time, while stuffed anima toys will no doubt pacify them while crying. A little teddy will do the magic if they are finding it hard to sleep.
BREAST PUMP/ MICROWAVABLE STERILIZER BAGS
This is essential for mothers as it gives them a bit of time off from feeding their babies. When you’re flying with a baby it’s a good idea to feed them during takeoff because it encourages them to swallow and equalize their ears as a result of the noise. If it’s too cumbersome to breastfeed your baby in the plane, then it’s okay to express the milk beforehand and give the baby a bottle. Usually, a manual pump is recommended for traveling as it’s smaller, lighter, and more discreet. Microwavable sterilizer bags are also great to carry because they’re small and so easy to use. You can wash all your bottles and equipment in your hotel bathroom and then give the microwavable bag to a staff of the hotel to help you put in a microwave to sterilize.
To carry all this you need to look for a spacious bag or backpack because of all the extra spaces
