Packing Checklist

Packing Checklist – Must Haves when flying with your Baby

Flying with your precious baby for the first time? Airports, security checks, boarding passes can be overwhelming. Take a deep breath, plan ahead and pack smart- this is the mantra for smooth, happy travel. Few things to keep in mind before you go over the list.

* Make sure you reach the airport atleast 2 hours before your boarding time.

* Be prepared for spending extra time at Security Checks especially with baby and food Always keep your baby stuff/ and yours in ziplock see through bags especially in your cary on.. this trick will eliminate major stress from of airport security.

MOS Team has put together a comprehensive Checklist for your carryon bags based on previous mommy travel experiences. Have a look and you are all ready to JET-SET-GO.

CHECKLIST FOR AIR TRAVEL

Diapering

Try packing average number of diapers that your baby will need for the length of the journey, along with extra few just incase. I never realized how small the plane washrooms are until I have seen the changing space, just keep in mind and be prepared to just take the minimum when going in.Change just before boarding the plane, so you will have some time to settle in until the flight takes off.

DIAPERING

DAIPERS
WIPES
CHANGING PAD
ZIP LOCK BAGS
EXTRA SET OF CLOTHES FOR YOU
(Accidents happen and believe me, the last you want to do when reaching your destination is walk out in clothes with milk and child accident marks.)

Feeding

Follow your baby’s feeding schedule as much as you can so his/her baby rountine is not disturbed. you can take water/liquid formula if its your baby’s food. If your baby is eating solids take some fruit & his favorite snack. I generally place all my food into gallon ziplock bags as its easy to take out during security. And also help against leakage. Also its advised to feed your baby or give a pacifier during takeoff and landing so they air pressure wont hurt their ears.

FORMULA FED

BREAST FED

SOLIDS

Medical

Talk to your pediatrcian before your travel, that will give you some time to get any prescriptions is necessary. Based on where your traveling, you will need to check for vaccinations to avoid last minute surprises. Do ask for your baby’s vaccination copy and carry that along with you so you will have it in handy if necessary.

EMERGENCY KIT

PRESCRIPTION

*Place all medication in ziplock bag for ease of aceses and security checks.

Sleep

Keep your baby active before the flight, so that he can have a goos sleep once boarded. Take a blanket or Baby Carrier works great as it can hold your baby securely while you can rest your arms during the journey if you have taken in-lap ticket. Other wise Baby Car seat works great for baby to relax.

IN LAP

SEPERATE SEAT

Entertainment

Keeping your child active before boarding will help the child to sleep during the flight. A well fed, rested baby can easily bored during the flight. Take a favorite toy and a new one as it will keep the baby engaged for longer

TOYS

Take toys that are compact and preferably comes with light and adjustable volume.

Other Stuff

Here are few miscellaneous items that you might need..

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

NO RINSE CLEANSING WATER (LIKE MUSTELLE)
SNACKS FOR YOURSELF
PASSPORTS/IDENTITY (Including Baby)
BOARDING PASSES
TRAVEL STROLLER (you can take this until the entrance of the flight and pick it up as soon as get out)