![]() ![]() I recently purchased this Tote Savvy Insertwhich can turn any handbag or backpack into a diaper bag. I love a large handbag, but I hate digging around trying to find anything. Personal Bag or Backpack with Organizer Insert In case Hudson wants to sit on the floor and play with his toys I want to have a big blanket available. Click here to read my post about flying with an infant and tips regarding the Airline Bassinet. ![]() We are lucky enough to be getting an exit row or bulkhead with a baby bassinet, which means extra floor space. Blanket for sleeping and an extra blanket for the floor This is one of the first things I do now that I have a little baby who likes to put his mouth on everything. It’s a good idea to wipe down the surfaces near your seat and your tray table before eating. I also like to have extra wipes on hand to wipe our hands and faces or for a quick pick me up near the end of the flight. They are super soft and small enough to toss into my purse. The flight is 15 hours long so I am bringing 12 diapers on the plane! I’m also bringing a small pack of travel wipes from Vancouver Brand Cute Seal. ![]() Having a familiar “lovey” to sleep with definitely helps! Click Here to Read how we sleep trained our baby in 2 days! Diapers, Wipes and small Changing Padįor Diapers I bring one for every two hours of flying, then I throw in 3-4 extras. Because we will be flying to a different time zone, we want to make Hudson’s sleep adjustments as easy as possible. We will be bringing Hudson’s little monkey (emphasis on little as we don’t have space to bring any large animals) as well as his Lovey, which he sleeps with every night. It’s amazing how much he likes these little snacks and they are the perfect size for him to pick up and feed himself! I’m also bringing these adorable “Love Ducks” as a special treat or a bribe if we need them. They easily disperse puree straight onto the spoon. These Love Child Organics Pouches are so convenient and you don’t even need a bowl to feed them to your baby. Make sure not to use the water from the airplane bathroom as it’s usually not drinkable. I always buy extra bottles of water once through security, and plan to top up his sippy-cup with this water as well. Since we are taking a red-eye flight, Hudson will likely sleep the first half of the flight and be waking up to eat when we do. We always bring two changes of clothes in our bag in case we need them!īottle, Sippy-Cup (with water), Baby Spoon, Bibs, and UtensilsĪnything your baby will need to eat or drink during his flight. I absolutely LOVE this Juddlies playsuit, It’s comfy and has the double ended zipper which makes it easy for changes! He will be wearing a white “onesie” underneath and we will bring his Juddlies hat for the journey to the airport and in case it gets chilly on the plane! Of course socks and a comfy pair of moccasins are a must! I ‘m a major sucker for these Mini Mocsin Elk. Comfy Outfit for Baby to Wear on the Plane (+2 extra outfits) I’m also bringing a change of clothes or extra shirt for myself. I love my nursing cover/scarf from T he Over Company. Whatever is necessary to keep comfortable during the long flight. Nursing Bra, Cover, Breast Pump, Blanket, Small Pillow I will have a bottle, and soother/pacifier on hand as well. I always try to nurse/feed Hudson during the time. When taking off and landing, baby’s small ears can be especially vulnerable to pain due to the change of pressure. We are traveling all together this time, but when I flew alone with Hudson, I also made sure to have a letter signed by my hubby stating permission to travel outside the country! Something to help baby’s ears equalize Should be easily accessible for a smooth check in and boarding. Very important items that I always keep in my purse or in the side pocket of my baby bag. We are leaving tomorrow for Sydney, Australia, and although packing for this 15+ hour flight seemed like a daunting task, I’m happy to report we are ready to go! It’s not Hudson’s first flight – Click Here for Tips on Flying with a Baby, but it will be his LONGEST flight yet, and I wanted to make sure we were prepared! Below I’ve put together some useful items we are bringing on the airplane and some tips on what to pack for a long-haul flight with a baby. ![]()
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