Travelling with a baby: suitcase, checklist and essentials
A weekend at the grandparents', a first holiday, a long journey by car or train: travelling with a baby takes a little organising. Here is our guide to setting off with a light heart — and a well-packed suitcase.
Packing baby's suitcase
The golden rule: one outfit per day plus a spare, chosen to suit the weather at your destination. Add the comforter, the usual skincare products (never switch brands while travelling) and the paperwork (health record, any prescriptions). Roll the clothes to save space.
Travelling light (without forgetting a thing)
Travelling light doesn't mean travelling unprepared. Go for multi-purpose items: a muslin square doubles as a bib, a blanket or a cover. Buy the bulky things (nappies, wipes) once you arrive rather than carrying them with you. A well-compartmented changing bag remains your base — see the Noah changing bag.
The pre-departure checklist
Before you close the front door: nappies and wipes for the journey, water and snacks, one or two outfits within easy reach, the comforter, everything you need for a nappy change, basic medicines and your documents. Keep these essentials in the changing bag and the rest in the suitcase.
Keeping baby's things clean while travelling
Dedicated pouches (clean / dirty / skincare) stop everything getting mixed up. A washable pouch for dirty laundry and a toiletry bag for the products keep the bag tidy, even after several days away.
Journey essentials
In the car or on the train, make sure you can handle a quick nappy change, keep baby fed and hydrated, and provide a distraction. For warmth in the pushchair once you arrive, a universal footmuff adapts to any terrain.
In short
Properly prepared, travelling with a baby becomes a pleasure. Put together your travel kit with Crocrobō accessories — designed for families on the move.
