How to Pack a Diaper Bag when Flying

You are ready to take your baby on an airplane and you need to make sure you have everything with you that you need. If you forget to pack just one item, it will most certainly be the one you need most. Remember that there is absolutely nowhere to stop when thousands of miles above the ground. The following will help you prepare for your trip without the possibility of forgetting anything.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Diaper bag
• Bibs
• Medications
• Pediatrician's note for medications
• Jacket
• Changing pad or receiving blanket
• Blanket
• Ice bag and insulated lunch bag
• Plastic utensils
• Plastic bags
• Pacifiers
• Food
• Diapers
• Milk or formula if permitted
• Pediatrician's number
• Wipes
• Snacks
• Bottles and sippy cups
• Clothes for baby and mother
• Burp cloth
• Small toys

1. Pack lots of diapers. That is one item that cannot be improvised if it is forgotten.
2. Do not forget the wipes. These are useful for changing, cleaning the baby and anything that he may touch while in the plane.
3. Bring a changing pad or receiving blanket.
4. Pack any creams or ointments that you may need in your checked luggage that goes under the plane. Security will not allow these items onto a plane in a carry-on bag.
5. Bring an extra set of clothes and pair of socks for the baby. You may want to throw a shirt in the bag for yourself just in case the baby spits up on you or you encounter a diaper-changing mishap.
6. Place a burp cloth in an area of the bag that is easy to grab.
7. Place a few plastic bags in the diaper bag for dirty diapers, trash or soiled items.
8. Pack bottles and formula if necessary. If those are no longer needed the baby will need his baby cup. Security fluctuates on this issue. Call the airport prior to departure and ask about the liquid policy.
9. Include any of the baby meals. Again, security is very tough on these items. Call the airport to find out their regulations at your time of travel.
10. Do not forget snacks. Babies love snacks and they also work as a form of entertainment.
11. Bring any feeding spoons that the baby may need with his meals. Forks and knives will not get past security so do not pack them.
12. Bring bibs for mealtime.
13. Pack an ice bag with food and drinks inside an insulated lunch bag. This may be taken by security but once through security, stop at a store and get some ice that you may need while on the plane.
14. Don't forget any medications that the pediatrician has prescribed. Ask the doctor to write a note stating that this is necessary. This is especially important for children in need of needle medications.
15. Pack small toys that will occupy the baby.
16. Include extra pacifiers. They are so small and are lost or dirtied very easily.
17. Pack a jacket and blanket not matter how hot it is outside. The plane may be colder than expected.
18. Carry the pediatrician's number in the bag at all times.

Tips & Warnings

• Always best to over pack then under pack.
• Know the time frame you will be gone and add another 3 hours. Trips with a baby usually take more time then usual so pack accordingly.