Traveling with a baby can sometimes meanthat you are so consumed with ensuring thatyou have everything you need to care for
thebaby on the trip that you forget things youneed for yourself. The best thing to do is toprepare a
checklist of what you need and thencheck off each item as you pack it.A
sample checklist should include the followingitems:Diapers/ pampersBlanketsSleepersBaby wipesBaby lotion and soapExtra pacifiersBottleFormula, food, water and/or juiceResealable plastic bagsExtra clothes – at least one or two outfits pdayNightlightCar seatPortable cribCollapsible strollerSun hat and sun screen ToysPlastic for use in changing the babyAny necessary medicinesExtra shirt for yourselfBurping padWashable bibsFeeding spoonsKettle, if the hotel room does not have kitchenfacilitiesThe packing for a trip involving a baby shouldstart weeks in advance to ensure that no detailis overlooked. As you pack each item orarticle, check to make sure you have addedextra in case of accidents.Simply go through a sample day at home andmake a list of everything the baby needs whennot travelling. Add extra to the list. Bring acamera and plenty of film or if you use a digitalensure that the memory card can store lots ofpictures.