We are very excitedly getting ready for our first family holiday abroad. Lucas will be just under 11 months when we go to Fuerteventura and I really want it to be as stress free as it possibly can be with a baby. I have put together a list so I don’t forget anything. Have I missed anything out?x
Documents
- Money
- Travel debit card
- Passports
- Travel documents (also on my email and my Mum has an email of them)
- Travel insurance (also on my email and my Mum has an email of them)
- Photocopies of passports (also on my email and my Mum has an email of them)
- Photocopy of Lucas’ birth certificate (also on my email and my Mum has an email of it)
- List of phone numbers at destination (British embassy, emergency services, local doctor, hotel)
Lucas
- Sunsafe swimwear/outfits
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Bodies
- Sun hats
- Pyjamas
- Sleepsac
- Nappies
- Swim nappies
- Nappy bags
- Bum cream
- Portable changing mat
- Baby wipes
- Sun cream
- Baby moisturiser (to use instead of after sun)
- Shampoo/body wash, I’m taking Childs Farm 3 in 1
- Baby sponge
- Teething gel
- Calpol
- Deet free insect repellent
- Vitamin drops
- Nail clippers
- Hairbrush
- Armbands
- Swim float seat
- Inflatable baby bath (to use as either bath or paddling pool in the shade or outside our bungalow)
- Hand sanitiser
- Sunglasses (probably won’t keep them on but worth a try and only cost £1 in the Mothercare sale, MyVoucherCodes have some great offers including up to 50% off at Mothercare).
- UV pop up play shade (I bought a sunsense infant play shade in the summer Aldi special buys)
- Pram (I bought one with a sun canopy in the summer Aldi special buys so we don’t need to take our bulkier pram)
- Food pouches, baby cereal and snacks (just incase he doesn’t like the food)
- Drinking cup
- Baby spoons
- Bibs
- Dummys
- Portable dummy steriliser and steriliser tablets
- Comfort items/favourite toy
- Poncho towels
- Blanket
- Red medical record book
- Baby carrier
D and I
- Clothes
- Swimwear
- Flip flops
- Beach towels
- Sun cream
- After sun
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries
- Beach bag
Miscellaneous
- Paracetamol
- Allergy tablets
- Phones and chargers
- Plug adaptor
- CO alarm
- Travel first aid kit
- First aid spray
- iPad and charger
- Travel wash
Hand Luggage
- Money/cards
- Passports
- Travel documents
- Toys for Lucas
- Spare outfit for Lucas
- Plastic bag (incase of need to change Lucas’ outfit)
- Nappies
- Baby wipes
- Nappy bags
- Travel changing mat
- Snacks for Lucas
- Food pouch and spoon
- Baby cup
- Dummy and steriliser
- Fully charged phone and iPad
- Pen and notebook
- Blanket
- Hand sanitiser
Have a look at Tummy2Mummy too for her tips on travelling abroad with a baby
Ooh exciting times! The only thing I’d take that isn’t on your list is a baby carrier but I don’t use a pram so I’m not sure if you’d need both. Have a fantastic time! Happy new year.x
That’s a good idea, forgot about baby carrier x
Good grief having to pack that lot would put me off wanting to go on holiday. Love the idea of back ups in your e-mail account.
Enjoy your holiday
Agree a baby carrier is essential. Perfect for carrying baby around a city or beach trip (even if you’re walking from the car and need your hands free!). Also I always take a photo of the immunisations page in my little ones red health book. Not that we’ve ever needed it but good to have. You can always email yourself a photo of it. If baby is bottle fed or uses a sippy cup I also bring my own baby bottle brush. A little box of zip deal plastic good bags also comes in early handy for all kinds of things! We’ve just travelled to Melbourne via Singapore with a toddler and 7 month old!
Forgot the red book, my health visitor did say to take that x
Holidays with a baby require stealth packing and everything bar the kitchen sink but I am sure you will have an amazing time xx
You must be really excited! Great list 🙂 I think you’ve covered everything xx
I had forgotten quite how much stuff young kids need!! Have a wonderful holiday x
Don’t forget the baby x
And this is why I’m avoiding holidays until the girls are older! What a list! Brilliant help for people travelling with children though.
Wow! I thought the list of things I packed for myself was huge, but I would never have even thought of half of these for a baby, I just about remember the hubby x
This is going to be my go to list! You’ve covered it all. You have to prepare for everything don’t you!
This is definitely a print out and keep post! I love that the Lucas has a much longer list than you guys 🙂 #justanotherlinky
Sounds like you have everything. I absolutely hate having to pack to go away with little ones (& then sort it all out when get back). I always hated the packing & stress of going anywhere, but much worse trying to have everything you need for little ones without ending up with a ridiculous amount. On the plus side, it has meant my overpacking for me is finally under control – no time or space for 6 pairs of my shoes! Hope the holiday is good. #justanotherlinky
A great list! We took our son away for the first time last year when he was just two. I was really nervous about how he would be on the plane and stuff but he ended up sleeping both ways which was pretty awesome 😀
Have a great time x #justanotherlinky
How exciting. Such a great list!
Thank you for linking up with #justanotherlinky
What a great list and very organised. Happy new year X #justanotherlinky
Great list – exciting times! We went abroad when my youngest was 8 months old and good planning made it run smoothly. Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx
Great list! I always over pack when it comes to my baby. I never feel the stuff I put are enough. It’s good to start cutting the packing to a minimum, because there is no need of so many items.
Very comprehensive list! I love lists. I always take ziplock bags too. I find they come in really handy whether it is for food/snacks, toiletries (leaky bottles) or the kids needed them (collect shells on the beach, bagging up lego etc.
One thing that could be included is the European Health Card. When I went abroad I checked out someone’s fantastic Youtube video on it and was so pleased I did. #familytraveltips
Ooh what a brilliant list, if only I had read this when I travelled with mine as a baby. I’m not really a list maker and always forget something! Thanks so much for joining in with #FamilyTravelTips
Nat.x