| Traveling with a baby can sometimes mean that | | | | check to make sure you have added extra in |
| you are so consumed with ensuring that you | | | | case of accidents. |
| have everything you need to care for the baby | | | | Simply go through a sample day at home and |
| on the trip that you forget things you need for | | | | make a list of everything the baby needs when |
| yourself. The best thing to do is to prepare a | | | | not travelling. Add extra to the list. Bring a camera |
| checklist of what you need and then check off | | | | and plenty of film or if you use a digital ensure |
| each item as you pack it. | | | | that the memory card can store lots of pictures. |
| A sample checklist should include the following | | | | Car Safety Tips |
| items: | | | | The single biggest threat to your babies life as |
| Diapers/ pampers | | | | documented every year by every relevant US |
| Blankets | | | | government agency is the threat when they are |
| Sleepers | | | | travelling in the car with you, friends or family. |
| Baby wipes | | | | Here are a few tips to make sure your baby will |
| Baby lotion and soap | | | | always be safe when travelling in a car. |
| Extra pacifiers | | | | Car Seats |
| Bottle | | | | When buying a car seat, make sure you look for; |
| Formula, food, water and/or juice | | | | A label that clearly states that it meets or |
| Resealable plastic bags | | | | exceeds the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety |
| Extra clothes - at least one or two outfits per | | | | Standards |
| day | | | | That the car seat is setup exactly and will suit a |
| Nightlight | | | | child of your weight and height |
| Car seat | | | | Really be that the seat you choose fits your child |
| Portable crib | | | | perfectly - Infants one year or younger and up to |
| Collapsible stroller | | | | 20 pounds must be placed in a rear-facing seat, |
| Sun hat and sun screen Toys | | | | toddlers (older than 1 year and between 20 and |
| Plastic for use in changing the baby | | | | 40 pounds) may use a forward-facing seat, and |
| Any necessary medicines | | | | children who are between 40 and 80 pounds need |
| Extra shirt for yourself | | | | to be placed in a booster seat. |
| Burping pad | | | | Check recent car seat recalls before making a |
| Washable bibs | | | | purchase |
| Feeding spoons | | | | Be aware of the type of seat belts your car has; |
| Kettle, if the hotel room does not have kitchen | | | | all car seats are not compatible with all seat belts |
| facilities | | | | Consider choosing a seat that is upholstered in |
| The packing for a trip involving a baby should | | | | fabric - it may be more comfortable for your |
| start weeks in advance to ensure that no detail is | | | | child. |
| overlooked. As you pack each item or article, | | | | |