Packing for a family trip feels like preparing for battle ⚔️
Overpacking is easy. Forgetting diapers? A nightmare. After years of trial and (very real) errors, here’s the carry-on checklist we always use when flying with babies or toddlers 👇
✔️ The Ultimate Family Carry-On Checklist
Diaper bag basics:
- 👶 Diapers & wipes (more than you think)
- 🧴 Travel-size creams (diaper cream, lotion)
- 👕 Extra outfits for baby and you
- 🍼 Bottles, formula/breastmilk, and snacks
- 🧸 Toy or soft book
- 🎧 Tablet + kid-friendly headphones (for toddlers)
- 🧼 Wet wipes + hand sanitizer
For comfort & naps:
- 🐣 Baby carrier or sling
- 🛏️ Blanket or large muslin cloth
- 🌙 Pacifiers / comfort item / sleep aid
- 📱 White noise app downloaded
Docs & essentials:
- 🛂 Passports + boarding passes
- 🧾 Health cards + insurance info
- 💊 Medication (fever, teething, motion sickness)
- 🛍 Ziplock bags for dirty clothes or trash
- 💆♀️ Your patience (and snacks for yourself)
🎒 Tips for packing smart
- Put essentials in easy-to-grab pouches
- Keep liquids under 100ml
- Use a backpack instead of shoulder bag
- Pack an empty water bottle to fill post-security
🏁 Final Thoughts
You’ll never forget the diapers again.
Save this list (or screenshot it!) and tweak it as your child grows. ✈️
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