Overnight Travel - What do you pack?

[LadyNymeria]

We have an overnight visit 3 1/2 hours from home coming up. Short trip - leave some Saturday morning, return home Sunday afternoon.

What would you bring along for your infant?

Just curious what you all would pack. Plus figure it's a good discussion since the Holidays are approaching.

[jennybeans]

We just did this to Chicago and will be headed to Tennessee for thanksgiving (that trip will be with the toddler and baby.. 😳)
Packing list for 2 nights included multiple sets of pajamas, 2 swaddles, lots of onesies and leggings, pack-n-play, lillebaby carrier, stroller, and my nursing pillow.
I think we are actually taking more on this next trip for the toddler than the baby since he requires toys and entertainment!

[cbowl]

Oh good question! I feel like the babies require so much gear at this age. Probably 2 pairs of jammies/sleep sacks and 3 changes of clothing (in case of blow outs), 2-3 blankets, 2-3 burp cloths, 1 pack of wipes, 10 diapers, baby carrier / stroller, diaper cream, thermometer, vitamin d drops, nursing pads, waterproof changing pad....

[NJgirl84]

Bring more diapers than you think you need and 2-3 more outfits (including an extra one for you) in case of blowouts bad spit up etc. Also even though they don't need much entertainment bring a toy or two for the ride, helps to distract if they start throwing a fit as well as a pacifier. DS1 was never too interested in the pacifier but it was a lifesaver on longer rides when he was crying.

Things you can easily forget:
Bibs/ burp clothes
For one night you probably don't have to worry about a bath but maybe a washcloth/ travel size baby soap just in case.

I'll try to think of more, with both sides of our family in different states we've done our fair share of traveling. But it's been awhile since DS1 was a baby. Need to get on that list though since we will be traveling soon with 2.

[fem]

We might even bring our bassinet if it folds down. And for sure the PNP. We're just going to my parents house though.

[danizee]

White noise machine
Baby monitor

[pismoduo]

We did a week long trip when she was 5 weeks. I way over packed.

I'd say this would be my list, learning from that and knowing what I tend to bring when we go out for the day:
1. Something to sleep in (PnP, bassinet, whatever)
2. Boppy/nursing pillow
3. 1 blanket
4. A bunch of burp cloths
5. 2 pairs pants, 3 onesies, one pair of PJs, 2 pairs of socks
6. Sleep sack
7. 2 bottles if I somewhere to wash them, more if not
8. Can of formula and 2 or 3 of the ready-made formula bottles
9. A couple of her toys
10. Pumping supplies
11. At least a full package (20) of diapers, can't have too many and it's easier to pack when they're still in the package

If she was going to be sleeping in a different room I'd bring the monitor.

[jennybeans]

For the car trip, I wish I had brought along my manual pump and bottles (of course E is refusing currently) since feeding her in the car seat could have taken the place of a stop. We are hoping E will be more bottle friendly for next weeks trip..

[mc13]

We'll be on our fourth trip (ranging from 4 days-10 days) with the girls this week and they'll only be 12 weeks on Thursday!

The first trip, I way overpacked. I didn't account for being able to do laundry when visiting my parents or the inlaws
Now I pack:
Outfits for most days
Pjs for 1/2 the days (do laundry when needed)
Diapers and wipes
Rock n play
White noise machine
Baby bath soap
Burp cloths
Stroller
Jacket/hat
Hand Pump and bottles
Baby monitor
Zutano slippers
Aden and anais blanket
Heavier stroller blanket
Tula and ring sling

[LadyNymeria]

cbowl - I'm lol-ing at 10 diapers. For us that's one day's worth. I'll probably be bringing 30-35 to be safe. We go through more than I ever expected.

[cbowl]

Nov 15, 2016 6:23:26 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

cbowl - I'm lol-ing at 10 diapers. For us that's one day's worth. I'll probably be bringing 30-35 to be safe. We go through more than I ever expected.

Definitely better to have more than run out!!  I have stopped changing the babe's diapers overnight unless she poops so that significantly has cut down on the number of diapers we use a day.SaveSave

[pismoduo]

Nov 15, 2016 17:04:31 GMT -5 cbowl said:

Nov 15, 2016 6:23:26 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

cbowl - I'm lol-ing at 10 diapers. For us that's one day's worth. I'll probably be bringing 30-35 to be safe. We go through more than I ever expected.

Definitely better to have more than run out!!  I have stopped changing the babe's diapers overnight unless she poops so that significantly has cut down on the number of diapers we use a day.SaveSave

My kid will not go back to sleep if her diaper is the least bit wet. I envy you.