After our first family vacation (and first time flying with a baby), I thought it was time I shared my ultimate packing list for babies & toddlers! Per usual, I’ve broken everything down into categories (which I personally find helpful, especially when making a baby packing list). When packing, I typically like to walk through our day/schedule and just list off everything I need for each activity/task so I don’t forget anything. So, feel free to print off this list and add whatever you need to for your family’s specific needs.

There are a few links to some of my favorite products in this post, all of which we have used time and time again! As always, I would never recommend something I don’t love, and I hope they help make traveling with your little one as easy as they have for me.

Daytime

• Shirts/onesies
• Shorts/pants
• Sweatshirts/sweaters
• Jacket
• Socks
• Shoes/sandals
• Pacifier strings
• Pacifiers
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Swimsuit & rash guard (If needed)

Nighttime

• PJ’s
• Sleep sack
• Pack and pay
• Pack and play sheet x 2
• Slumber Pod
• Monitor & charger
• Sound machine & charger

Toiletries

• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Lotion
• Diapers (If you’re going on a longer trip, just pack what you need for your travel day, plus one more day, and then buy the rest at your destination)
• Wipes (I do the same with wipes, just bring 1 pack and buy extras at your destination)
• Overnight diapers
• Diaper bags (I like to keep these in my diaper bag so if we don’t have a diaper pale, the garbage wont smell too bad. You can also use them for storing wet/messy clothes when on the go.)
• Diaper cream
• Sunscreen
• Medications (allergy, pain/fever reliever, teething oil, nose frida, bandaids, Wellements immune boost, probiotics)
• Bath soap
• Mini stain remover spray or pen
• Your everyday diaper bag

Food

• Snacks
• Travel sized cooler
• Milk & water bottles
• Travel bottle brush & drying rack set
• Portable highchair
• Bibs
• Burp cloths
• Baby/toddler utensils

Toys & entertainment

• Stuffed animal/lovey
• Toys/books
• A new toy (or two) for the plane or car ride
• iPad/Kindle & charger
• Headphones

Misc.

• Credit card (You inevitably will always forget something! As long as you have a credit card handy, you’ll never have to worry.)
• Baby carrier
• Travel stroller
• Extra collapsable bag
• Copy of birth certificate
• Outlet covers
• Painters tape (You can use this to wrap cabinet knobs and handles for some makeshift baby proofing)
• Hand sanitizer & Clorox wipes

Items to buy at your destination

• Whole milk/formula
• Snacks
• Meals
• Diapers & wipes
• Extra books or toys
• Swim diapers (If needed)
• Floaties/lifejackets (If needed)

Looking for more help on traveling with a baby or toddler? Check out my post on Flying with a Baby!