How to Pack a Diaper Bag for a Plane Trip

Remembering everything that goes into that diaper bag can be mind-boggling especially when traveling by air. Here is a helpful packing list to make sure you have everything you need, and nothing you don't.

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   Be sure your diaper bag fits overhead compartment guidelines. Find a medium sized diaper bag that has both a long strap and short straps. This makes it easy to carry across your chest while carrying your child.
   
   
   
   
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   Dress your child in layers. The plane might be very chilly compared to the summery airport, or vice versa. Light, easy to manage layers help travel.
   
   
   
   
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   Call your airline to verify what they have on board for changing facilities. Some carry diapers on board or even bottle warmers. (However, keep in mind your plane may be changed last-minute).
   
   
   
   
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   For every hour of your flight, pack 2 diapers. For instance, if your flight is 4 hours long, pack 8 diapers. Pack package of wipes. These will come in handy for accidents on both them and you.
   
   
   
   
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   Pack enough formula, breast milk, baby food, or juice for the usual amount of feedings within the time frame. Be sure to bring any bottles, sippy cups, spoons, and the like too.
   
   
   
   
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   If your child eats finger food, bring some snacks. It both feeds and entertains. Make sure they are easy to manage like round oat cereal, rice cakes.
   
   
   
   
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   If you are nursing, bring a cover to ensure privacy. Do not use the airplane blankets, as they are seldom if ever washed.
   
   
   
   
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   Bring two cloths that can be both a changing mat and burp cloth. There are disposable cloths that can be purchased for this purpose.
   
   
   
   
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   Bring at least two pacifiers, if needed.
   
   
   
   
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    Pack any frequently-used medication. Bring gas drops, gripe water, Tylenol, or anything else your child might need. Also don't forget rash cream if needed.
    
    
    
    
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    One or two changes of clothes in a resealable plastic bag. Accidents do happen and if they do, take the clean clothes out and put the dirty ones in.
    
    
    
    
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    Bring Toys! Bring amusements that fit easily in your diaper bag. A small inflatable beach ball, a hand fan, finger puppets, board books, sparkly fabric, and the like will keep fussing down. It may help if the toy is new.
    
    
    
    
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    Bring a travel size blanket and pillow if the flight is long.
    
    
    
    
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    Finished.