How to Pack a Diaper Bag for a Plane Trip

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: 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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   Step 2: 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. , Some carry diapers on board or even bottle warmers. (However, keep in mind your plane may be changed last-minute). , 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. , Be sure to bring any bottles, sippy cups, spoons, and the like too. , It both feeds and entertains.
   
   Make sure they are easy to manage like round oat cereal, rice cakes. , Do not use the airplane blankets, as they are seldom if ever washed. , There are disposable cloths that can be purchased for this purpose. ,, Bring gas drops, gripe water, Tylenol, or anything else your child might need.
   
   Also don't forget rash cream if needed. , Accidents do happen and if they do, take the clean clothes out and put the dirty ones in. , 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. ,, Chewing gum, hot washcloths, plastic cups, and something to suck on all help. ,
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   Step 3: Call your airline to verify what they have on board for changing facilities.

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   Step 4: For every hour of your flight

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   Step 5: pack 2 diapers.

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   Step 6: Pack enough formula

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   Step 7: breast milk

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   Step 8: baby food

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   Step 9: or juice for the usual amount of feedings within the time frame.

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    Step 10: If your child eats finger food

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    Step 11: bring some snacks.

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    Step 12: If you are nursing

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    Step 13: bring a cover to ensure privacy.

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    Step 14: Bring two cloths that can be both a changing mat and burp cloth.

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    Step 15: Bring at least two pacifiers

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    Step 16: if needed.

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    Step 17: Pack any frequently-used medication.

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    Step 18: One or two changes of clothes in a resealable plastic bag.

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    Step 19: Bring Toys!

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    Step 20: Bring a travel size blanket and pillow if the flight is long.

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    Step 21: Bring something to deal with sore ears at takeoff and landing.

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    Step 22: Finished.

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