Baby Travel: How to Prepare for Your Road Trip with Baby
What do you pack for a road trip with your baby? You’re going to need plenty of supplies to keep your little one comfortable, happy, and entertained. But, which things are essential to bring along and which items can be left behind? Here’s everything you need to know about taking a baby road trip.
Safety is top priority
The number one goal for a road trip with a baby is to keep both you and your child safe and healthy on the road. Make sure you’re prepared with the right car seat, stroller, and other safety essentials, including a car seat cover, cough drops, and a first aid kit. Lock your car door, keep your phone charged in the car, and keep your travel bag in the trunk. Make sure your baby is wearing a helmet, too. If you’re sharing a car with other passengers, sit in the front seat. If you’re taking a plane, make sure your baby’s carrier fits in the overhead compartment.
Pack a stroller and car seat
You’ll want to take both a stroller and a car seat, especially if you’re planning on taking your baby on a lengthy road trip. A stroller is essential for long walks and will make travelling with your baby easier and more comfortable. A car seat, meanwhile, is necessary for car travel. Depending on your needs, you can choose between a lightweight, compact, and lightweight car seat. Both types are designed to be lightweight and compact so that you can take them along in your trunk or backseat with ease. A lightweight car seat is ideal if you’re travelling with your baby in a small car. Compact car seats are best for bigger cars, SUVs, and minivans.
Bring your own food and water
You can save money, reduce waste, and keep your food safe by bringing your own baby food, formula, and water containers. If you have the space in your car and bags, you can bring your own foods, too. Buy canned goods instead of fresh produce, which will last longer and take up less space. Also, buy canned goods that are specifically designed for babies, including baby formulas and foods. Bottled waters are also a great choice.
Entertainment essentials
When you’re travelling with a baby, you’ll likely want to keep them busy and entertained. But, which essentials are essential for keeping your little one happy and engaged on the road? Here are some of the most important items to pack for your road trip with baby. Baby toys - Your baby is bound to become bored with all of the travel. Make sure you have lots of toys and playthings available to keep them occupied. - Your baby is bound to become bored with all of the travel. Make sure you have lots of toys and playthings available to keep them occupied. Musical mobiles - Mobiles that play music are a great way to keep your baby and toddler distracted. - Mobiles that play music are a great way to keep your baby and toddler distracted. Blow-up toys - Your baby will probably be more interested in blowing up and throwing around their toys than playing with them. If they’re too young to use batteries, make sure you have some toys you can blow up.
Comfort essentials
When you’re travelling with a baby, it’s especially important to keep them comfortable. Make sure you pack the following essentials for road trips with a baby. Sleeping supplies - Even if your baby sleeps through most of the trip, you’ll want to be prepared with comfortable sleeping gear, including a sleeping bag, sleeping pillow, and a baby blanket. - Even if your baby sleeps through most of the trip, you’ll want to be prepared with comfortable sleeping gear, including a sleeping bag, sleeping pillow, and a baby blanket. Bathroom essentials - If you’re staying in hotels, it’s especially important to make sure you have the essentials for your baby’s bathroom.
Cleaning supplies
When you’re travelling with a baby, you’ll likely want to wash your hands frequently, clean your baby’s face, and take care of other hygiene concerns. Make sure you have the following cleaning supplies packed. Baby wipes - Wipe down your car seat, stroller, and other baby-friendly surfaces frequently. - Wipe down your car seat, stroller, and other baby-friendly surfaces frequently. Baby soap - Baby soap is especially helpful for washing your baby’s face and hands. - Baby soap is especially helpful for washing your baby’s face and hands. Baby shampoo - Most formula and baby bottles have a little shampoo in them, but if you’re using breast milk, you’ll want to wash your baby’s hair regularly.
Reading material for parents and baby
When you’re travelling with a baby, it can be difficult to keep them occupied and engaged. Luckily, there are plenty of books, toys, and other reading materials available to keep them entertained and engaged. Keep your baby busy with baby-friendly board books, puzzles, and toys. Make sure you keep copies of your favorite books on you, your phone, or a cloud service, such as DropBox, so you can read to your baby whenever they get bored.
Wrapping up
When you’re travelling with a baby, you’ll likely want to keep your baby safe and healthy, but you’ll also want to keep your baby happy and engaged. Here are a few key things to pack for your road trip with a baby. Safety is top priority with car seats, cribs, and other safety essentials like a car seat cover, cough drops, and a first aid kit. Pack a stroller and car seat, and bring your own food and water. Entertainment essentials include baby toys, musical mobiles, and blow-up toys. Comfort essentials include comfortable sleeping supplies, bathroom essentials, and reading material for you and your baby. Cleaning supplies include baby wipes, baby soap, and baby shampoo.
