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 What to pack for a trip with a toddler (1-3 y)

* Is there anything missing in the list that you think should be here? Let me know, and I’ll add it

 

Bath

- Towel
- Bath soap
- Bath sponge
- Moisturizing cream / massage oil
- Bath toys
- Bucket/cup if showering in a standing shower

 

Medicines

- Thermometer
- Novimol – *in carry-on
- Nurofen – *in carry-on
- Sterile eye wipes
- Band-aids
- Diaper rash cream (my recommendation)
- 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 (ask for a prescription)
- Antibiotic ointment (Syntomycin) for cuts/scratches
- Vermox

 

Food

- Formula – if not drinking regular milk
- Bottles – *in carry-on
- Bottle for boiled water – *in carry-on
- Fruit and vegetable smoothies (my recommendation)
- Bottle cleaning brush (my recommendation)
- Dish soap
- Lemon salt to clean hotel kettle
- Feeding bib (my recommendation)
- Cutlery (my recommendation)
- Highchair adapter for restaurants (my recommendation)
- Water bottle (2) (my recommendation)

 

Sleep

- Sleeping bag/blanket
- Crib sheet - 2
- Monitor (camera + screen) - if staying in a room with a balcony and want to sit outside in the evening
- Pacifiers - *in carry-on (my recommendation)
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Book (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
- Foldable potty if potty-trained (my recommendation)
- Bags for potty (my recommendation)

 

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 a 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.
- Carrier if still in use – bring 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

 

Toys

3-4 favorite toys from home, such as:
- Puzzle
- Small Lego set
- Toy cars
- Favorite doll

 

General

- Large cloths – 5
- Nail clippers
- Rain cover for stroller
- Clothes – 2 outfits per day
- Underwear – 2 per day
- Socks
- Shoes – 2 pairs
- Pajamas (2-3)
- Warm clothes (even for warm destinations, bring one warm set)
- Stroller blanket
- Comb
- Hair ties

To download a printable file with the complete equipment list, click on the link.

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