If you're planning a trip with your baby, you're probably having many thoughts and dilemmas about it. How will you do it? Will it be easy? Would you be able to have a smooth transport with a car, plane or train? There is no right and precise answer to this, except that you should have a few things that will ease the whole vacation for you. If you're looking for travel equipment for babies and don't know where to start, here is a list of some of the most basic things that will make a baby's first trip gentle and easy for both of you.
Lightweight Travel Stroller
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Travelling with a baby is a real challenge because you have to carry many different things including a stroller. Travel strollers should be lightweight so you can easily transport them. Usually, these models have a canopy and fold up small enough to fit in the overhead bin in the plane.
If you aren't planning to buy a new stroller, you can always rent one. Or, if you're expecting and still haven't bought any stroller yet, make sure to seek a model that's suitable for travelling as well.
Stroller Cover
This is a travel necessity that will protect the kid during their naps from various insects, dust and other airborne things. If you're heading on a summer vacation this should be a must on your baby travel gear. Besides keeping the insects away, the cover will protect the baby from the sun and will give them a much-needed shade while you're pushing the stroller.
Stroller Organizer
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Your travel equipment for babies won't be complete without a stroller organizer bag. Instead, to take that huge bag you usually carry with you when you take your baby outside, it's a good idea to get a stroller organizer. These are much smaller than the usual stroller bags and have several compartments where you can keep everything within the reach of your hand. Bottles, formula, diapers, spoon, solid food, baby wipes, you name it. Also, you can keep important things here such as a passport, wallet, phone, keys and other things that you will need on your travel adventure.
Change Clutch
You can find so many excellent models on the market, so you can choose a design and pattern that can easily match any outfit. These are practical for changing your baby in the plane or any public restroom. Simply open the clitch and lay the baby on it. You can keep baby wipes and diapers in it. Once it's closed it looks elegant and classy and you can carry it even for nights out.
Double Bottle Bag
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Yes, more bags! This type of bag will keep your milk bottles warm for a long time. Instead to offer your baby cold milk in a bottle or sippy cup (there is a risk the kid won't want to eat that), get a double bottle bag where you can place two bottles at the same time. The insulation will keep the content warm and pleasant for drinking even if you spend the entire day out.
Travel Tent
Most hotels and Airbnbs offer cribs and baby tents, but buying your own portably baby tent is a great way to give your kid a familiar place to sleep. Babies can be easily disturbed if they have to sleep in a place it's completely new to them, so this will soothe them and help them fall asleep (which means you will get some res as well). The great thing is that these tents can be opened and set at the beach or park, where you can slow down and rest while the baby is having their much-needed nap.
White Noise Machine
You'd think that your baby might get enough noise while you travel, but getting a white noise machine can soothe them and help them relax just like they are at home. Your hotel or Airbnb might have unusual noises that may disturb your little one, so your white noise machine will cover any unfamiliar and disturbing sounds, and keep them sleepy and relaxed.
Baby Carrier for Travel
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The best type of carrier for travel is a wrap because it's easy to use, it doesn't take space in the bag and you can keep your baby secured close to your chest. The fabrics are cozy and comfortable enough to keep the baby warm and snuggled in. These carriers are especially suitable if your baby is quite young (a few months old). One downfall here is that they do require some practice when it comes to wrapping, but once you master it, you will easily be able to wrap the carrier around yourself and the baby.
Nursing Cover
Nursing is natural and there is nothing to be ashamed of, nor cover your breasts, but a nursing cover can be a good thing to add to your baby equipment travel list. It will give you the privacy you need in airports, train stations or just anywhere you go. Also, your baby might feel more focused on feeding, instead distracted from the surroundings.
Silicone Pacifier Holder
Having a place to keep the pacifier is a real life-saver especially in crowded places (while you wait in line to get on the plane for example). Sure, you can always get a plastic chain and attach the pacifier to the baby's clothes, but this way it will remain clean and protected in your bag. Silicone is a durable material and antibacterial material, which makes it an ideal for such holder.
