What To Carry On When Flying With An Infant
Flying with a baby for the first time? It’s a milestone—and let’s be honest, a little nerve-wracking. But with a bit of prep (and the right gear in your carry-on), it’s entirely doable.
Whether you're nursing, pumping, or formula-feeding, traveling internationally or staying stateside, this is the definitive list of what to bring in your carry-on when flying with an infant. It includes everything from soothing toys to feeding essentials—and a few things for your sanity, too.
P.S. Don’t forget your baby’s passport if you're heading abroad.
FOR ALL PARENTS
ACTIVITIES to keep baby entertained during wake windows; some of our favorites include small books, black and white cards, a crinkle toy, a rattle, and a teether
BURP CLOTHS (2)
CLOTH BIBS (2)
DIAPERS (one for every two hours of travel is my rule of thumb)
OXO TOT ON-THE-GO WIPES DISPENSER FILLED WITH WIPES
SNACKS FOR PARENTS + A GOOD WATER BOTTLE
SPARE OUTFIT FOR BABY
STASHER PLATINUM SILICONE REUSABLE STORAGE BAGS for storing pacifiers, etc.
FOR FORMULA-FEEDING parents
BOTTLES (as many as your baby will take during travel)
FORMULA packed in OXO FORMULA DISPENSER
for mamas who pump
BOTTLES (as many as your baby will take during travel)
BREAST MILK COLLECTION + STORAGE BOTTLES (as many as you will need during travel).
BREAST PUMP. You know what works best for you, but I hear amazing things about the hands-free ELVIE.
BREAST PUMP PARTS LIKE CONNECTORS AND VALVES
COOLER BAG WITH ICE PACKS
NURSING/PUMPING BRA LIKE THE LARKEN OR TANK LIKE THIS INGRID & ISABEL
WET/DRY BAG OR A GALLON SIZE ZIPLOC (to store clean/dirty pump parts)
FOR NURSING MAMAS
DISCREET + COMFORTABLE NURSING TOP LIKE THIS HATCH, THIS LOYAL HANA, OR THIS BUN MATERNITY
NURSING/PUMPING BRA LIKE THE LARKEN OR TANK LIKE THIS INGRID & ISABEL
