Mothercare Blog

Well, gone are the days of stress-free check-in, compact hand luggage, and relaxing flights. You can always spot a travelling parent, loaded down with kiddie gear and fairly frazzled.

 

 

After using the checklist below though, you’ll be ready to travel in no time…

 

• Pram or stroller: take the lightest option you can get away with Hand luggage

• Nappies and wipes: enough for 24 hours (pack the rest in your luggage)

• Travel changing mat

• Clothes: extra outfits in case of accidents, plus sleepwear if you’re on a night flight

• Bibs: at least two

• Bottles or toddler cups: don’t forget the lids to avoid spillages in your bag

• Storage bags: really useful to store those dirty clothes and bibs

• Pacifiers: these can be really help during take-off and landing to help ease the changes of air pressure on your child’s ears 

• Medicines & first aid: pain relief, plasters, ear drops, thermometer

• Snacks: there will always be moments when your little one needs pacifying with their favourite snack

• Hand sanitiser

• Toys: bring a mix of some familiar favourites, including a teddy, and a couple of surprises to entertain them when fidgety – and to avoid hearing ’’are we there yet?’ on repeat

• Current picture of your child: in case you get separated from your child, this will help the authorities 

 

 

• Fabric highchair: easy to roll up and ideal if travelling to less developed destinations or self catering villas where highchairs may be unavailable

• Clothes: pack an outfit per day, plus an extra three 

• Shoes: depending on the weather don’t forget wellies, sandals, beach shoes etc

• Sun hats, gloves, scarves: be prepared for the weather

• Nappies & wipes

• Bibs: plus disposable ones to avoid having to washing

• Toiletries & first aid: shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cotton wool, nail clippers, sun cream, mosquito spray and bite cream

• Bottles & cups

• Formula milk: if you’re worried you cannot buy it at your destination

 

• Travel cot or inflatable toddler bed: most hotels and rentals will provide this

• Car seat: if hiring a car, this is often an optional extra