You’re ready for a summer vacation and traveling with baby. Not sure what to bring with you or what to expect?  Here are some tips and a list of the best items to have in your travel bag so that you’re as stress free as possible!

Must-Haves:

• Extra clothing for you and baby that’s easy to slip on and off incase things get messy
• Extra diapers – bring a little more than enough to get you to your destination
• Extra wet wipes
• Bibs to keep baby clean during feedings
• Waterproof Changing Pads/Cloths
• Hand Sanitizer
• Diaper Creme
• Infant Tylenol Drops or Benadryl
• Food – bottles of milk or formula and baby food if eating solids
• Dish Soap & Bottle Brush
• Large size ziplock bags for dirty diapers or wet clothes etc.
• Baby’s favorite toys
• Receiving Blanket/Swaddle (to use for nursing, laying baby on or swaddling)
• Nursing – bring your breast pump (check it in)
• Make sure all liquid content of 3+ ounces is in a ziplock plastic bag before you reach the security gate.
• Use your baby sling or infant seat/travel stroller if you decide not to hold baby in your lap.  You can have your child in your lap up to 2 years of age.  At 40 lbs they can use the regular plane seat.
• Use a bottle or a pacifier when you start to ascend & descend in the plane....it will help baby’s ears not plug up.
• Try to carry-on everything in one bag even your wallet & make up so it’s easy to access
• Remember you have to carry baby through the security line too so travel light.  Wear shoes & jacket that slip on and off easily.
• Arrive 30-40 mins earlier than you need to because you’ll have more luggage to check-in and this will give you some extra time.

For more information, check out The Mom Shop:

When: Saturday, August 18 @ 10am-5pm

Where: PSU Memorial Ballroom

Call: 503-799-5719