14 Essential Items When Traveling with a Baby
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In this guide, we’re sharing TTLT Founder and CEO, Annie Sim’s, tried-and-true baby travel items.
On her most recent trip to Italy with her 4-month-old in tow, each of these items made travel more seamless and stress-free.
The best part? Everything is available for last-minute purchase on Amazon.
Here are Annie’s recommendations and why she swears by them!
1. Doona Stroller/Car Seat
BEST money we spent! I cannot rave about this stroller/car seat combo enough. It collapses while baby is in it, so there is no need to wake them while moving them in and out of a car. The one-unit design also means it’s easy to pop them in and out of taxis, buses, rental cars, etc. If you’re flying with your infant in your lap, it fits in the overhead bin and meets airline requirements for seats if they’re using it on the plane. As if it couldn’t get any better, the sturdy wheels make it easy to push, even on cobblestone roads. We conquered all the bumpy streets of Italy without a problem.
2. Stroller/Car Seat Bag
It fits our Doona Stroller perfectly. Pro tip: when trying to reduce your "number of bags" for bag charges with luggage storage, transport, etc. this bag is large enough that you can fit other carry-ons, backpacks, and small items in with the car seat to count as "one bag".
3. Bottles & Lids
These are my favorite bottles for travel because they are silicon and incredibly easy to wash and sanitize. You only need one shell but can bring multiple of the collapsible pouches. The best thing is that there is a variety of different lids/nipples that can convert the bottle into a toddler sippy cup as your child grows. The lids are great for travel and make it easy to store full bottles. I only bring one or two feeding lids to use interchangeably.
4. Travel-Size Dish and Bottle Soap
It’s carry-on approved and one small bottle lasted for a month of travel.
5. Bottle Cooler
It comes with an ice pack that fits around the bottles and keeps them cool while on the go.
6. Quick Clean Wipes
These are the best for quick, on-the-go cleaning for pumps and bottles when you don't have a sink to rinse them out.
7. Travel Size Washer and Drying Rack
It’s compact, making it super easy to pack and perfect for washing bottles and pump parts even in hotels without a kitchen sink.
8. Magnetic Onesie
These are a game changer for quick changes on the go. I recommend the fleece options for keeping warm on a cold plane, and lightweight ones for warm nights or places with no air conditioning.
9. Sleep Sack
Great for all types of travel because the wool helps with temperature control whether it’s cold or hot. My baby slept in this sleep sack during warm Italian nights and chillier Seattle nights, and it was great for both.
10. Pacifier Clip
It’s lightweight and easy to clean. (Have you noticed a trend yet? I’m all about that easy-to-clean life while traveling.)
11. Travel-Size Diaper Paste
This is the diaper paste that’s recommended by my daughter’s pediatrician and it’s under the limit for carry-on liquids.
13. Fitted Crib Sheets
These are great to use over crib mattresses provided by hotels, but they can also be used on your own take-along crib.
14. Travel Crib
Super lightweight travel crib! It’s easy to pack and sling over your shoulder. It can fit in a large suitcase but is also just as easy as an additional bag to carry. It’s also MUCH smaller than the other ones I’ve seen people carrying around.
Boarding our first flight with an infant was quite intimidating, but after long days of international flights and a month in Italy with our little one, I feel much more confident in the items that made our lives easier and travel seamless. I hope the things I learned help encourage you to continue exploring and sharing the world with your little ones.
Check out our full list of recommended travel items.
Let us know if there are any items you would add to the list or that you think I should try!
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Written by Annie (Cheng) Sim
Founder & Chief Eating Officer
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