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What To Pack For A Baby Going On Holiday

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What to pack for a baby going on holiday

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

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

Comments

  1. Natalie Ray says

    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

  3. Sunita says

    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!

  4. Kara says

    Holidays with a baby require stealth packing and everything bar the kitchen sink but I am sure you will have an amazing time xx

  10. Tori Gabriel says

    And this is why I’m avoiding holidays until the girls are older! What a list! Brilliant help for people travelling with children though.

  11. Rachel says

    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

  13. Charlene says

    This is definitely a print out and keep post! I love that the Lucas has a much longer list than you guys 🙂 #justanotherlinky

  14. Silly Mummy says

    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

  15. Laura says

    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

  18. Something Crunchy Mummy says

    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

  19. Janis Tran says

    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.

  20. boundforsomewhere says

    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.

  21. Helena says

    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

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