🧳 Your Complete Packing List for Baby Travel (With Printable PDF)

Don’t forget a thing on your next family trip! This ultimate baby travel packing list covers all the essentials—feeding, sleeping, changing, entertainment, and more—plus a free printable checklist.

✈️ Traveling with a Baby? Here’s How to Pack Smart

Traveling with a baby can be both exciting and stressful. Whether it's your first trip as new parents or you're seasoned family flyers, packing efficiently is the key to a smooth journey. At FiveStarBaby, we understand the chaos that can come with forgetting even one essential item.

That’s why we’ve created this ultimate baby travel checklist, complete with must-have gear (including our customer favorites) and a free printable PDF to help you stay organized before takeoff.

👕 Clothing Essentials

Babies are adorable—and messy. Pack with layers and quick changes in mind.

Pack:

• 5–7 onesies

• 2–3 sleepers or pajamas

• Weather-appropriate outerwear (jacket, sun hat, raincoat)

• Socks, mittens, and soft shoes

• Extra outfit for each day (plus 1-2 spares)

Pro Tip: Use zip-up onesies for easy diaper changes mid-flight.

🍼 Feeding Must-Haves

Whether you’re nursing, bottle-feeding, or transitioning to solids, don’t forget the gear that keeps your baby fed and happy.

Pack:

• Formula or breast milk (pre-portioned)

• Bottles and nipples

• Travel bottle warmer or thermos

• Bibs and burp cloths

• Snacks (puffs, puree pouches)

• Sippy cup or feeding spoon

🧡 Parent Pick: Try our Temperature-Sensing Baby Spoon – it changes color if food is too hot!

🛏️ Sleeping & Comfort

Keeping your baby on a familiar sleep schedule while away from home is possible—if you bring the right items.

Pack:

• Travel crib or bassinet

• Lightweight blanket

• Favorite sleep sack

• White noise machine or app

• Pacifiers (bring a few backups)

• Lovey or comfort item

Pro Tip: Set up the sleep area like home to help your baby fall asleep faster in new places.

💩 Changing & Bathing

Don’t get caught unprepared in the airport or on the road.

Pack:

• Diapers (plan for 6–8 per day)

• Travel wipes

• Portable changing pad

• Diaper rash cream

• Trash bags or wet/dry bag

• Baby washcloth, shampoo, and towel

🧼 Try This: Our Silicone Bath Scrubber Mitt is perfect for quick hotel room baths and dries fast.

🧸 Entertainment & Toys

Keeping your little one entertained (and quiet) during travel is critical—especially on flights or long drives.

Pack:

• Small toys and teethers

• Board books

• Soft activity toy

• Downloaded baby shows or music on tablet

📱 Tip: Preload content before your trip so you’re not stuck without Wi-Fi.

🪑 On-the-Go Baby Gear

This is where FiveStarBaby shines—innovative travel gear designed for real parents.

Don’t Forget:

• ✅ Airplane Seat Extender Hammock
  Give your baby space to stretch or nap mid-flight.

• ✅ Inflatable Sit-Up Seat
  Lightweight, compact, and great for feeding or playtime anywhere.

• ✅ Chair Harness
  No high chair at the restaurant? No problem.

• ✅ Diaper Bag Backpack
  With insulated bottle holders and tons of space.

🎁 Bonus: Free Printable Baby Travel Checklist

We’ve compiled everything into one handy PDF checklist you can print or screenshot for your trip.

📥 [Download the Printable Packing List PDF]

✨ Final Tips for Traveling with Baby

• Pack 1 full change of clothes for baby and you in your carry-on.

• Keep feeding items and a toy easily accessible during flights.

• Stick to your usual routine as much as possible.

• Don’t stress—babies are more adaptable than we think!

💡 Ready to Travel Smarter?

Check out our Baby Travel Essentials Collection at FiveStarBabyStore.com and explore gear that makes flying with your little one a breeze.