After many road trips and airplane trips with baby, here’s my list of 24 baby travel essentials!
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Baby Travel Essentials
1 Portable sound machine
The BEST baby travel essential that we use all the time! Whether it’s in the car, at a restaurant, or overnight. Plus it comes with a clip to which always comes in clutch.
2 Doona car seat stroller
If I were to buy a car seat again, I would get the Doona! It’s a carseat and stroller all in one.
3 Slumber pod
The most necessary thing if you’re sharing a hotel room with your baby! They get a dark space while you get to keep the lights on past their bedtime!
4 Baby carrier
This baby carrier is good for newborns up to toddlers. And it’s the best rated to make sure baby is comfortable while you are supported.
5 Suction flower spinning toy
These are a favorite of ours! They suction to anything like an airplane window or restaurant table and entertain the babe for so long!
6 Silicone placemat
Keep baby’s food on this awesome placemat that is hard to move while using and rolls up nice and small!
7 Formula, liquid, and food container
The best all in one container for all of the necessities. Even is liquid tight and has a dispenser for formula.
8 Travel high chair
This high chair folds up like a camping chair but still gives you a nice chair and table for baby anytime anywhere!
9 Reusable swim diaper
I’m all for double usage of items while we travel. While you might think this is for the pool, this is actually the best to put over their diaper while on the plane! The best kept secret for containing those airplane blowouts.
10 Pacifier clips
Get like 10 of these. Good for containing so much more than just pacifiers! We use them for small teething toys too so they don’t drop on the ground on the plane or at restaurants.
11 Portable bottle warmer
This is the best option for a portable bottle warmer. Basically just keeps hot water hot to warm a bottle at a later time. No batteries or electricity required!
12 Indestructibles lightweight books
We have so many of these! They are chew proof, tear proof, and non-toxic. You can even wash them! Plus they’re SO light and great for travel.
13 Diaper bag backpack
This is the diaper bag we use for everyday use but love it for travel too. Includes a changing pad and lots of pockets, even a hidden one in the back!
14 Regalo Portable bassinet
Our favorite portable bassinet that folds up really nice and small. This one is made for infants up to 15 pounds. Also has a sun protection canopy for use outside!
15 Nanit multi-stand
If you have the Nanit, the multi-stand is a must for travel so you can still see your little one if they’re sleeping in another room.
16 Carseat gate check bag
If you bring your carseat to the airport gate and don’t bring it on the plane, this gate check bag labels your car seat as such and even has a handle. It folds up super tiny too!
17 SPF blanket
Again, I love multiple use items while traveling. This is our favorite blanket that’s light for the plane, is sun safe for use outside, and I use it for breastfeeding too!
18 Snack spinner
The best little container for snacks on the go! Plus, it’s fun too 🙂
19 Busy Baby placemat and toy holder
Another great placemat, but this one also has little toy holders so they don’t fall on the ground!
20 Travel pack and play
This pack and play folds up into a backpack making it super convenient for travel!
21 Suction spinning toy
Another great spinning toy that we love! This one suctions to many surfaces and makes noise too!
22 Pacifier wipes
Even with pacifier clips, that nook will fall on the ground. Use these wipes to clean them up, plus they work for toys too.
23 Elvie breast pump
This isn’t an item for baby, but it’s my must-have item for travel if you’re pumping. They are definitely an investment, but are SO worth it for the convenience! I can’t say enough good things!
24 Yeti cooler
While you’re pumping you’ll need a spot to keep that milk cold. This is the only cooler that actually keeps milk cold and frozen and doesn’t leak, in my experience. We’ve brought it camping and even on planes!
