Travel Help: How and what to pack for traveling with a toddler

DURATION OF VACATION: 2 weeks

We are going for a short little trip to see how things go. If all goes well, I’ll do more trips with Baby Bun, perhaps solo.

MY PACKING LIST

CLOTHING

• 1 linen long-sleeved jacket or topper
• 2 linen tank tops
• 2 pairs of linen pants
• 1 t-shirt
• 1 pair of yoga pants/shorts (to do yoga in & wear around the home)
• 3 changes of underwear
• 1 pair of wool socks

For The Bun:

• 3 t-shirts
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 2 pairs of pajamas
• 1 jacket for the plane to stay warm
• 3 pairs of socks

FOOTWEAR

• Washable, flat loafers for the plane & walking which I will wear

For The Bun:

• 1 pair of shoes for The Bun which he will wear

TRAVEL ACCESSORIES

• White & Warren Cashmere blanket scarf / travel wrap
• Tilley Hemp Hat
• 1 hat for The Bun
• Neck rest for The Bun
• Neck rest for myself
• 6 Handkerchiefs

ELECTRONICS

• Over the ear headphones for The Bun
• Bose headphones for myself
• iPad Mini
• iPod Touch
• Charger for iPad & iPod Touch
• Travel adapter

TOILETRIES (MINI)

HAIR

• John Masters Organics Shampoo
• Hairbands

FACE/BODY

• Jurlique hand lotion (I use the hand lotion as body lotion)
• O.R.G. Mineral exfoliant
• Paula’s choice cleanser
• Paula’s choice skin serum
• Paula’s choice acne cream
• Face moisturizer
• Razor
• Jane Iredale sunscreen powder
• Secret Clinical Deodorant in Sensitive (fragrance-free)

EYES

• Eyeglasses
• Contact lens case
• Opti-Free Contact lens solution
• Spare set of contact lenses

EVENT-SPECIFIC ITEMS

BAGS

• One light travel backpack
• One Neo Pliage purse (to hold electronics, passports, etc)
• 1 carry-on suitcase

MEDICINE

• Motion sickness patch (the only thing that works for traveling)
• Aspirin (in case of headaches and pain)
• Fermented fish pills

BABY BUN ITEMS

• MacLaren Triumph Stroller (super light, foldable)
• Baby Bun’s cuddly toy (which we can easily replace if lost)
• Baby Bun’s travel blanket to comfort him (we use it in his stroller)
• 1 bottle to drink water on safely & to help with his ears during takeoff and landing
• Flash cards (he loves letters and counting right now)
• 2 books in a box and wrapped like a present (to keep him occupied & to let him open his new gifts on the plane)

WHAT I AM NOT BRINGING TO KEEP THINGS SIMPLE

• Any kind of jewellery; I’d rather not lose it
• Toys we cannot replace for The Bun who is sure to lose things

WHAT I PLAN ON DOING BEFORE LEAVING

• Plucking my eyebrows
• Shaving
• Cutting The Bun & my nails
• Doing a fresh coat on my nails in Zoya’s Avril which is the perfect nude polish
• Sanding down my feet with my Amope Pedi

TIPS ON KEEPING TODDLERS OCCUPIED ON THE PLANE

• Wrap their toys so that they open their ‘presents’ on the plane
• Bring familiar items — baby bottle, blanket, a stuffed toy
• Bring books / flash cards to read and entertain them with

ANY TIPS FROM PARENTS WHO HAVE DONE THIS BEFORE?