Things you'll need to consider when travelling with infant

Hello,

We flew to Krabi, Thailand for a 4d 3n stay recently. This is our first time flying with our 1  1/2y old son, so we're not entirely certain what to expect. We don't want to be those parents whose children is crying or screaming on the plane ;). Luckily, our flight from KL - Krabi took only 45 minutes.

I was a little anxious beforehand about our first trip but it ended up being just fine. It was not as hard as I feared :). Take a deep breath mommies. Flying with an infant is generally pretty easy. You'll be surprised. Here are suggested packing list and tips for your 'travel bug' -

Clothing/Accessories

• Day clothes - Long & short sleeves shirt, sleeveless shirt, long & short trousers and plenty of outfits.
• Outer wear - Jacket, light weight sweater, hat or cap and socks especially for seasonal travel.
• Sleep suits or pyjamas - pack one set of pj's per day plus two or three extras.
• Swimsuit (1-2 pcs).
• Sandals and shoes.

Diapering

• Diapers - unless if you are willing to spend ±370 Thai Baht (approximately RM37) for only 17 pcs of diapers ;)
• Changing pad - to put under your toddler during diaper changes.
• Wet wipes - not only cleans baby bottom but also can be used for cleaning hands, faces, and even blotting stains and spills.
• Diaper cream/ointment - carry a small tube for rashes or bug bites.
• Plastic bags - for disposing dirty diapers.
• Disposable swim diapers - I used Huggies 'Little Swimmers' (bought at Cold Storage).

Feeding

• Baby Bottles
• Formula milk
• Baby food - cereal/porridge/rice
• Snacks and finger foods - for your baby and yourself too
• Lightweight plastic feeding set with utensils
• Empty sippy cup (drinks can be purchased once you get through security). The sucking can help with ear pressure during take-off and landing.
• Baby bottle brush and liquid soap
• Sterilizing tablets
• Food warmer - bought this from www.groupon.my

Electric Lunch Box - Heat & Stores Food

Toiletries/Bath

• Baby head to toe wash
• Baby oil, powder & lotion
• Comb/Brush
• Towels
• Tooth brush and tooth paste
• Sunblock - I used Buds Baby Organic Solar Care Lotion, SPF 25. For more details, visit www.budsbaby.com
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Bedding

• Small pillow
• Blanket - also for cold planes, to cover up when nursing, etc.

Medication/First Aid

• Thermometer
• Nasal Spray
• Mosquito repellant liquid/spray - I used Pureen Rekito mosquito repellant spray
• Prescribe medicine e.g. fever, cough, cold, diarrhea, etc.

Baby Gear - I don't bring collapsible stroller and carrier, my baby really hates 'em :(

Toys & Books - Bring plenty of toys that don't have easy-to-lose parts.

Carry-on bag:

• Change shirt - for you and your little one.
• Bottles - enough to make it through the flight plus 2-3 extra (fill in some water in it to mix with hot water & milk).
• Hot water - in the thermos.
• Formula milk - pre measured into a plastic container with serving dividers.
• Diapers - enough to make it through the flight plus 2-3 extra.
• Wet wipes.
• Changing pad.
• Plastic bag for dirty diapers.

*Packing Tips

1. Start preparing to pack a few days before you travel. Keep a running list of things to bring, or put items out on a table or dresser as you think of them.
2. Use waterproof & shoulder strap diaper bag.
3. Prevent leaks by packing medicines and toiletries in re-seal-able plastic bags.
4. Keep your child's outfits together in one suitcase so you can find them easily.
5. Take your camera — and don't forget the battery charger.
6. Travel adapter.

Well, it was actually much easier because we start preparing a few days before and that our little bundle slept through the flight  to our destination.

Happy travel!!