Since I was traveling alone with an 11.5 month old baby from Chicago to India, I was very anxious. In order to alleviate my anxiety, I made a checklist of items I would carry in my diaper bag. This made packing a whole lot easier and a lot less stressful. I just checked things off and my mind was at rest, instead of worrying about what I missed! In order to fit all the items listed below you will need a bigger bag, see my post on Best diaper bag for international travel for what worked best for me.
Here's what I packed for the trip:
Here's what I packed for the trip:
· Diapers – 10
· Wipes –travel size
· Kleenex Wet wipes –1 pack (to wipe the seat, hand rest and tray)
· Hand sanitizer (travel size)
· Changing pad
· Nursing cover, if you are breast feeding
· Vaseline or some lotion
· Clothes
o Onesies – 2
o PJ’s – 1
o Sleeper – 2
o Socks
o Sun hat
o Jacket
o Spare shirt for mom
· Medicines
o Tylenol or any fever reducer medication
o Snort sucker
o Thermometer
· Baby Food – (some international flights provide food, ask the service attendant. I got a banana on my fight into India and on our return flight they had some baby food)
o Milk – either breast milk or formula
o Dinner (depends on the duration and timing of the flight)
o Breakfast (depends on the duration and timing of the flight)
o Lunch (depends on the duration and timing of the flight)
o Banana
o Cheerios
o Fruit loops
o Biscuits – to keep the child occupied
· Sippy cup – fill this with water before you board the flight, so that you don’t have to wait for the flight attendant to come around.
· Spoons - 2
· Disposable bibs
· Burp cloths - 2
· Books – favorite books (those that will keep him busy)
· Toys – light
· Blankets
· Blankets
o Green
o Muslin - thin
· Little one’s immunization record
· Small light foldable bag (to carry the most essential items on the flight that you can hang in front of you)
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