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Toddlers & Travel: 5 Essentials While On A Road Trip With Your Bub

Aug 27, 2022 | Travel | 0 Comments | 278

Planning travel with a baby in tow can feel overwhelming. What used to be a simple lets-get-in-the-car-and-drive-anywhere now has a long list of problems that keep you from planning a trip. Everything seems like a challenge – where to breastfeed, how to change them, what will they eat? – and makes you feel like you’re losing your sanity.

But don’t worry, because we’re going to help you find everything you need for that trip. Before you put off yet another plan, read this checklist we’ve made for you!

Car Seat

This is an absolute must for road trips with toddlers. We love this one from Babyhug because it doubles up as a carrier and rocker! While there are a lot of myths surrounding car seats, it’s an important safety consideration for road trips with toddlers, however short the trip may be because the use of car seats reduces the risk of injury, hospitalization or death by greater than 70%. So invest in a good quality car seat, and follow the proper instructions for installation.

Breast Pump

Feeding the baby while travelling can get stressful and overwhelming. That’s why a breast pump is a blessing when it comes to vacationing as a new mom. You can prep for the journey ahead by pumping ahead of time and safely storing the milk in bottles which you can access easily and on-the-go! We recommend this one by Medela, available on FirstCry.

Diaper bag

Diaper bags don’t need to announce themselves with their bulk. They can be chic and stylish like this one from The Mom Store! This backpack is spacious, has several pockets and compartments, and keeps you hands-free as you manage your baby while travelling! We recommend getting a bag like this one that has straps so you can attach it to the stroller, and is waterproof and has pockets made for milk bottles!

Food

You want your baby to be getting the most nutritious food, and that’s something you most probably can’t get on-the-go while you’re travelling! So make sure you’re carrying some healthy and wholesome food, the kind Timios offers, and don’t forget sippy cups and feeding spoons, available at Mothercare’s online store!

Baby Carriers

There’s no need to feel restricted while planning  travel activities, just because of the kid! Walk around freely carrying your baby either on the front or back with a carrier! Make sure that the straps are sturdy and the shoulders are padded, and you’re good to go! You can take turns with your partner to carry the baby, and use a hood to remove disturbances for the little and let them snooze. A baby carrier like this one by Kol Kol is an ideal addition for your travel plans.

Diapers and Changing Mats

Of course, the most important thing for babies – diapers! If you’re looking for organic alternatives, check out the collection at HappyClouds which offers options from different eco-friendly and sustainable brands. For changing matteresses, we love what Masilo has to offer! Made from certified organic cotton, it has non-scratchy material and is very durable. With one side being plastic-coated, and perfect for wet changes, the other cotton side works well for dry changes.

With this checklist, you are all prepared for your road trip. So hit the road knowing that your bub is taken care of!

Everyone should follow these Essentials While On A Road Trip.