Ask Abi: Travelling with Baby: How to Pack

Tis the season for overseas holiday.

No daddy enjoy lugging around diapers and milk powder and other luggage half way across the globe. Daddy will be mad when he finds that he has to lug the same load back when mommy packed too much diapers/clothes for baby.


But it will be a nightmare should baby run out of Milk formula or diaper in the middle of the trip with no stores in sight!

Depending on where you are travelling to, heres a guide on how to pack for a diaper wearing, milk sucking baby like me.

Milk Powder
* Different country carry different 'versions' of milk powder even if they are of the same brand. If your baby is above 18mths, they can quickly tell the difference in taste and quickly reject the new country version. Check the country of manufacture on your current formula. Call the milk company to enquire about the availability/price of the same 'version' in your travel destination.
* Always pack extra. Because of the excitement of travel, baby might develope better appitite.
* Also check ahead if the country you are travelling to has restrictions on food items to be carried into the country.


* 3 bottles
* Detergent for washing bottle
* Small thermos for hot water.

Diapers:
* Observe how many diaper baby uses a day.
* Pack that number of diaper in individual packs for easy 'picking' when going out for sightseeing each day.
* Pack some extra bags in case you need to change baby in the car or anywhere without any dustbin nearby.
* Include small size wipes in the daily diaper packs.
* Carry one extra day of diaper (just in case)

Clothes
* You don't want to overpack these.
If you don't want to use the expensive laundry services in hotels, you can pack some baby washing powder.
Below is a guide on the number of clothings to pack.

One for each day of trip
* Things that are worn in close contact to the skin.
1) socks (lots of walking, baby might get blisters)
2) innershirts/underwear

3 for whole trip
* Things worn over clothings to keep warm.
If need to, 1 set can be washed while 2 are still available
1) Bibs
2) Shirt with sleaves (long/short)
3) Pants (short/long)
4) Pajamas

1 for whole trip
1) Light sweater
2) Heavier jacket for autumn or winter seasons
3) Jeans
4) Shoes
5) Hat
6) Sunglasses

Other Items
1) Medicine (fever, cold, stomach upset)
2) Wet/dry tissues
3) Camera & charger & adapter for electrical socket
4) Hide a new toy baby has not seen before. This will keep baby amused at cranky times.
5) Biskets and treats for munching on the way.