First Big Trip with Baby

We are planning a big trip in a few months...we are going to the Caribbean so we will travelling on a plane. Any tips for going through the airport and plane? Also i have no idea what to pack for the trip!! Please share what you found useful to bring. i can't wait to go away, but feeling very overwhelmed about travelling!

Thanks!

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How old is the baby?

We went to Disney with a 6 month old.

Timed it so she was fed during takeoff.

She really had no issues with the pressure. Slept on the plan on the way down. Way back she was kind of cranky but still manageable. Not that the whole plane was disrupted or anything.

As far as packing went I just googled Disney Infant packing list and went from there.

Since she was still only on formula I did gardengrocer.com which is like peapod for FL and ordered formula (the 8oz RTF similac bottles), diapers, and wipes from there and it was delivered to our room. Maybe they have something similar if you're going to a family resort...

Aside from clothes I packed:

disposable nipples for the RTF bottles
inflatable bathtub
hooded towel
toiletries for baby - shampoo, lotion, suncreen
medicine for baby - baby vicks, tylenol
nasal aspirator
baby nail clipper
brush
small toys
stroller blankets
disposable bibs
my own crib sheet
sunhat

If I think of more, I'll add.

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Other helpful tip..pack dc outfits in a ziplock bag and squeeze the air out. Easy to pack a lot and easy to grab outfits for the day.

DS wasn't using a pacifier but we brought for then plane ride for take off and landing.

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We go to Aruba every year with the boys. Been going since DS was 8 months and we are going next month with my 3.5 yr old and DS 2 will be 19 months.

Backpack with...
Wipes
Purell wipes since DS still likes to touch everything and put it in his mouth
Water bottles (allowed for babies, but they check it at security)
Snacks
Movies
Coloring book and washable crayons
Diapers and put him in a overnight incase you can't change him for a while.
Small toys
Sippy to give when the flight takes off and lands
Change of clothes and little bags for diapers or other garbage. They won't take dirty diapers

We are taking a double stroller and gate checking it. In the Caribbean you don't need a carseat, but I have a taxi driver who has one.
Also, layer clothes so when you get there you can take off the sweatshirt and he will have a tshirt underneathe. Leave Sumter clothes on the outsi zipper of your suitcase for everyone in case you can't get to your room yet and to change.

To pack...
A few bathing suits
Some toys
Rash guards
Tanks and shorts
Sunblock
Hats
Crocs or other swim shoes
Shampoo and lotions
Comb
The emergency kit with bandaides, etc
Disposable sippies
Diapers
Swimmies
Cheap beach ball or other cheap beach toys from dollar store in case you leave it.
Light pajamas
Most hotels have cribs and sheets. I usually do laundry and wash the boys swimsuits every night
Learned we don't go to fancy restaurants eith them and just give them dinner on the beach do I stopped packing fancy clothes. Lol
Go out when my inlaws watch the boys. Other than that we stay in the timeshare and order in or have dinner with them on the beach
Have fun!

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Oh yes... Ziplocks like someone else said.
Wouldn't worry about the towels. You can use the hotels.
Also, the nail clippers I always do before we leave so I don't bring that, but always pack a nail filer. Really for myself, but incase for them.
Most stuff the hotel has everything. We have a timeshare so do food shopping and keep everything there. Use their spoons and all, but may be good to bring some plastic spoons for your travels.
DS is not on bottles anymore, but forgot to put it on the list too if your lo is using bottles. Also a small Palmolive to wash the bottles or sippy cups.

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