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.
