We are heading to Houston to visit Max's sister and her husband. So I thought I would write a little something on how/what I'm packing for Jack since I can't be the only parent that is overwhelmed by traveling with baby the first time.
Max's sister doesn't have any kids yet so there won't be anything to borrow/steal while we're there so everything must be brought or bought. It's also a super short trip (we come back Sunday night) so we can also skimp on a few things.
Food:
- Formula - we're bringing the whole can in the carry on, it just seems easier than parsing it out. We'll see how this does going through security.
- Oatmeal Cereal - This will be checked and in a baggie since it's already been opened. I really don't want cereal all over our clothes.
- Spoon - Also in the checked luggage and probably in the same baggie as the cereal.
- Bibs - These will be checked too. We're bringing plastic ones so they are easy to wipe off. I'll do anything to avoid doing laundry on our short trip.
Clothes:
- 3 Burp Rags- Not clothes but necessary to keep our clothes clean :). One will go in the carry on and two in the check. We probably don't need three but can you ever have too many burp rags?
- 6 onesies - Our flight is late and we won't land until almost midnight so I'm going to put him in his safari pajama's. I also tend to get cold on flights and in the airport so hopefully this will keep him warm too. Then 2 other onesies will go in our carry on in case of blow outs or giant spit ups and the rest will be checked. Also as a side note these onesies were on sale at Target for $3.99 a piece so you should totally check them out. They are so adorable!
- Hats - These will be in the checked luggage since we'll be landing at night. But during the day it's going to be hot and sunny like AZ and Jack got the short end of the stick with two pale parents so a hat for him is a must. The last thing we want to do on vacation is have a sunburned baby.
- Sunscreen - See sunburned baby above. And even though we have a stick rather than lotion for him we are still going to check it. There's just no need for it before we get there. Sorry Jack, your parents are just too pale. You'll learn to love the smell of suncreen.
Toiletries:
- 20 diapers - 5 are going in the carry on and the rest will be checked. I'll probably put these in baggies t0o so they don't get ripped or torn on something. A diaper with a hole in it is probably my worst nightmare :)
- Wipes - We're only bringing what is left of the pack that was already in my purse/diaper bag and if we need more we can buy them while we're there.
- Dog Poop Bags - "But you're not bringing your dogs," you say. True but we are bringing our own personal poop machine. These baggies will give us something to put smelly gross diapers in when a trash can isn't readily available. They'll go in our carry on so they can be used anytime and they take up such little space.
- Changing Pad - This goes with my purse/diaper bag from Lilly Jade so it's definitely coming with us and will go back in my carry on purse.
- Binkie Wipes - These will go in the carry on too. Now I will admit I hardly ever clean Jack's binkie's off more than just a quick wipe with my hand. But for the times that they get in real dirt or get some kind of gunk on them or maybe they touch an airport floor for instance I like to have these wipes on hand. They are safe for him to have in and around his mouth so no need to dry off the binkie for giving it back to him and they do a good job at making it squeaky clean.
- Diaper Rash Cream - Jack doesn't really ever get diaper rash but you never know, they can start so fast! This will probably go in the checked luggage. I just don't feel like fighting with security over some butt cream.
Fun Stuff:
- 3 Binkies - Jack MUST have a binkie at all times, plus it will help with his ears. So one is coming with us attached to him of course. So you could say it's Jack's carry on :). Aw that was adorable. Then the other two will be packed.
- Muslin Blanket - Jack has to sleep with a blanket not only on him but also over his face. It's horrifying but what can you do? So this muslin blanket is perfect. It's super lightweight and breathable. We're going to check it because the other blanket is going in carry on along with a diaper rag that he can use as a blanket/cover his face with on the plane.
- Quilt - This is going in our carry on. We're going to use it at the airport to give Jack a place to lay down since our changing pad is just a little too small and then in Houston he can use it to play on and sleep with. I love multi-use items!
- Sophie the Giraffe - As every mom knows this is the best teething toy and Jack is no different, he loves it. (More details in the 4 month must haves coming up) This will no doubt be going in our carry on.
- Rattle - My sister got this rattle for him and it twists and turns and even has chewing nubbers on it. Jack has grown to love it so it will be in the carry on too.
- Mr. Bear - This is Jack's Mr. Bear. I put it on the 3 month must haves but it is still a must have for him. He loves the soft texture and let's be honest he's also easy to chew on :). This is a carry on item too.
- Butterfly - This butterfly toy is also one of Jack's most favorite toys (while writing this I learned it's a firefly and not a butterfly o 'well lol) There are so many dangly things that he loves to play with (see more on his 4 month must haves coming up). This is probably also going in the carry on, but if it get's too tight we might check it.
- Squeak Toys - These three little animal toys I actually bought from Jack's swim lesson place, so they are really bath/pool toys. But he loves them. They are the perfect size for his little hands and the soft rubber is great to chew on. They squish into the smallest places so they will go in our carry on.
We are also taking the stroller, carseat, and his front carrier. We debated a long time about the stroller but figured since we have the awesome City Mini that folds up super easy and is really light we might as well. So our "plan" (we all know how well those work with a baby) is to put Jack in the car seat in the stroller. Then once at security we will wear him and put the stroller and car seat through the detector then ourselves. Then we'll check it all at the gate. Pictures and hilarious after-the-fact stories to ensue, I'm sure.
Well that's everything. Wish us luck!!
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