TRAVELLING MUMS - WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR BAG FOR HOLIDAY
It’s officially Summer and with Covid restrictions relaxing I know a lot of new parents will be planning to get away either on a staycation or abroad. It has been so long since we travelled and if you have a newborn this is probably their first time. I know first-hand how challenging this can be and remember all too well my first trip with the twins who then got chicken pox while we were away but that’s a whole other blog!
We know you are tired but don’t worry – we’ve got you! Check out this handy list below with the most important things you will need with a newborn and a few extra items if you already have an older kid in tow too.
For starters you need the right women's travel bag and nothing gets better than our stylish designer Leather Holdall – Westwood which we have in two sizes. There is also our stunning leather Joy XL or Amber backpack which also makes the perfect cabin bag and is approved for all airlines.
These stunning kit bags make the perfect leather changing bag and are also fab as travel bags with their multiple organiser pockets as well as the secret compartment at the back that slides over your trolley to allow for hands free travel – Genius!
Ok, with the bag sorted let’s get to the all important hand-luggage packing list:
- Nappies, wipes, diaper cream and nappy bags Nappies – Kit & Kin (kitandkin.com)
- Blankets and muslins Baby | Mama Designs
- Teether/toys/pacifier Sophie la girafe® - Official website
- Travel stroller and cover Discovery Stroller | Pushchairs | Ickle Bubba
- Baby carrier IN SEASON 5 Layer Ergonomic Carrier – Infantino
- Changing mat Machine Washable Changing Mat | KeriKit England
- Extra clothes, bibs Organic Baby Clothes | Organic Cotton Baby Clothes UK | MORI (babymori.com)
- Phone charger/power bank co.uk : mophie powerstation plus xl
- Bottles, portable breast pump, breast pads Elvie Pump | Silent, Wearable, Smart Breast Pump | Elvie | Elvie
- Water bottle to keep you hydrated memobottles – memobottle™
- A pen Quality Pens – Buy Online with Free UK Delivery | Pen Heaven
- A notebook KeriKit Notebook– KeriKit England
- Snacks for you to keep your energy levels up graze | healthier snacks by post
Click HERE to download a printable copy of this checklist.
TRAVELLING WITH KIDS - LIFE HACKS:
- To help keep things organized, we recommend using our Sullivan Packing Pouches and Zip-Top Bags as they are especially useful for packing medication and those other small bits that you need to keep close.
- Our Hepburn Bag is perfect for keeping all your facial cleansers, moisturizers, make-up and toiletries.
- Pack a spare EVERYTHING in your hand luggage. On my first holiday with Jasper they lost my suitcase for 7 days and I had NOTHING but nappies!
- Inform your bank and credit card company that you are travelling to avoid your card being declined when you attempt to use it in another country.
- Fill baby's snack pouch with dry cereal from the breakfast bar to keep handy for snacking between meals.
- When travelling with toddlers, don’t let them see what you’ve packed in their bag until they are on the plane. It will be even more exciting for them to discover all the snacks, treats, activity books and games that are inside.
- When travelling with a newborn, choose a seat near the window to avoid having to get up for other passengers. Also choose a seat close to the front for an easy and quick exit after landing.
- When packing your changing bag include a nappy for every hour of travel, this way you will have more than enough for the trip and for any unexpected delays.
- The cabin pressure during take-off and landing can be extremely uncomfortable and painful. Try to give them a feed during take-off which will help a huge amount. If they are older chuck them a lolly or a sweet – no judgment here😉
We would love to hear about your own tricks and hacks when travelling so don’t be shy in leaving a comment for other adventure set Mums like you.
Happy travelling!
Love Always,
Keri x
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