Travel Checklist (Toddler & Baby Edition)

Traveling with kids is SO worth it but let's face it... overwhelming. We took our first flight when our first was 7 months old from PHX to NY. I packed EVERYTHING. I packed for every possible scenario. Now with two littles and having done countless domestic and international flights with both kids, we've learned how to pack what we need in one large luggage (I share half the luggage with the kids) and one carry-on for my husband. This doesn't include the diaper bag backpack.

Here's my travel checklist for a domestic flight with a 3 year old and 1 year old.

To start, I separate the checklist into two sections: Diaper Bag and Luggage. I usually tweak the list for each trip based on trip duration, weather, and occassion.

What to pack in the diaper bag:

• Diapers

• Wipes

• Diaper Balm

• Disposable Changing Pads for Airport Bathrooms

• Portable noise machine and charging cord

• Burp Cloth

• Snacks (our go-to's below):

  • 4 Pouches

  • Yogurt Melts

  • Freeze Dried Strawberries

  • Berries (blueberries & grapes)

  • 2 Snack Bars

• 2 sets of extra clothes (for each kid) & 3 pairs of extra undies (if you're potty training)

• Cotton Muslin Blanket

• Entertainment/Activities:

  • Sticker Books

  • Cars & Trucks

  • 3 Little Golden Books

  • Drawing Pad

• Toddler Headphones & Headphone Wire Adapter

• Sanitizing Wipes (safe for hands)

• Gallon sized zip lock bag for dirty clothes

What to pack in the luggage:

• Clothing (assuming toddler & baby each get a set): Tip: Pack mix & match styles, layering options, capsule closet approach

  • 3 Shorts

  • 4 Pants

  • 4 T shirts

  • 4 Pajama Sets

  • 2 Sleep sacks (for baby)

  • 7 Socks

  • 10 undies

  • 1 Sunhat

  • 1 Beanie

  • 3 sweatshirts

  • 1 Jacket

  • 1 swimsuit/swimshirt

• Shoes:

  • Waterproof Sandals

  • Sneakers

• 2 milk bottles

• Travel milk bottle brush

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Travel Baby Monitor, Charger, & Travel Case

• Kids Sunblock

• Digital Thermometer

• Baby Tylenol or Motrin

• Nail Clipper and File

• Travel Noise Machine and Plug

• Wellements Immune Supplements

• 1 Cotton Muslin Blanket

Additional Items (you'll need before your leave the house)

• Car Seat

• Travel Stroller

• Travel Crib

• Travel Bags for Strollers/Car Seats

• Structured Baby Carrier

Here are some products to help with organization:

• Packing Cubes

• Diaper Organization Bags

• Travel Snack Containers