* Is there anything missing in the list that you think should be here? Let me know, and I’ll add it
Bath
- Inflatable pool – can be used as a bathtub
- Bath support (optional, if there's space)
- Towel
- Bath oil/soap
- Bath sponge
- Moisturizing cream / massage oil
- Bath toys
Medicines
- Vitamin D
- Iron drops
- Thermometer
- Paracetamol – *in carry-on
- Nurofen – *in carry-on
- Sterile eye wipes
- Band-aids
- Diaper rash cream (my recommendation)
- Teething pain gel
- Saline spray for congestion
- Mosquito repellent (test on skin before travel)
- Wipes for post-bite irritation
- Tyto
Request prescriptions from the doctor before travel (pack all in carry-on):
- Ear drops (also for takeoff and landing) - *in carry-on
- Eye drops / eye ointment
- Fenistil drops
- Antibiotic ointment (Syntomycin) for cuts/scratches
Food
- Formula – one in carry-on, the rest in suitcase
- Formula dispenser
- Bottles – *in carry-on
- Bottle for boiled water – *in carry-on
- Fruit and vegetable smoothies (my recommendation)
- Bottle cleaning brush (my recommendation)
- Dish soap
- Sterilizer / sterilization bags (my recommendation)
- Lemon salt to clean hotel kettle
- Feeding bib (my recommendation)
- Spoons (2) (my recommendation)
- Highchair adapter for restaurants (my recommendation)
- Water bottle (2) (my recommendation)
- Small cloths (2 for each day of travel)
Sleep
- Swaddle/sleep sack/blanket
- Crib sheet - 2
- Monitor (camera + screen) - if staying in a room with a balcony and you want to sit outside in the evening
- Pacifiers - *in carry-on (my recommendation)
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Books (2-3)
Diapering (pack half in carry-on/on-board bag)
- Diaper cream (my recommendation)
- Wipes - one pack for every 4 days of travel
- Disposable changing pads
- Diapers – 10 per day
Laundry
- Laundry bag
- Laundry detergent (for laundry service use if needed)
- Fabric softener (for laundry service use if needed)
- Clothespins if there's no dryer
Flight
- Always dress the child in long pants and bring socks – airports are cold places!
- Passport!
- Always pack change of clothes – at least two sets
- Bag for stroller (my recommendation)
- Flight toys: stickers, papers and markers, window-suction toys, small toys for seated play, etc.
- Baby Carrier – take to cabin!
- Inflatable cushion to extend seat if there's a free seat (my recommendation)
- Flight blanket
- Pacifier with strap (my recommendation)
- Socks for flight
Swimming
- Swim diaper – 2 for each day near sea/pool
- Swimsuit - 2
- Sun Hat
- Sunscreen: face and body
- Beach towel
- Arm bands / floaties (my recommendation)
- Pool toys
- Inflatable pool for beach (can use the one from the bath and just clean it)
Toys
- Foldable play mat – if the baby is small and the trip suits it
- Activity arch – if the baby is small and the trip suits it
- Play arch
- Toys
- Teethers
General
- Stroller sheet / padding for stroller - 2
- Large cloths – 5
- Nail clippers
- Rain cover for stroller
- Clothes – 2 outfits per day
- Socks
- Pajamas (2-3)
- Warm clothes (even for warm destinations, take one warm set)
- Stroller blanket
- Comb
- Hair ties