11 Must Have Baby Travel Essentials To Keep Baby Safe

Before you became a parent, you may have be an expert at packing lightly and travelling with just a back pack, but things take a 360 degree turn once you have a baby. Babies need more things than you probably ever imagined they would!

Once you have a baby and plan to travel with him/her it might be a tough task to decide what to pack and what to leave behind, so here’s a list to help you out with the dilemma!

11 Safe And Best Baby Travel Products

1. Mosquito Repellent Patches

You need to keep your little munchkin safe from mosquito and insect bites that can cause diseases like dengue, chikungunya and malaria. So keep some mosquito repellent that is baby safe on top of your list of things to pack. Make sure the repellent is natural, DEET and toxin free.

These baby safe repellents come in cute designs in the form of mosquito repellent patches. It’s easy to use, all you need to do is stick the patch around your baby’s surroundings or on their clothes and keep your baby shielded for up to 24 hours. You can also pick a baby safe natural mosquito repellent spray to keep your baby safe against the bites.

2. Baby Wipes

You need baby wipes each time you change their diapers, they get sweaty or even after you feed them so that they do not contract any discomfort and infection. Baby wipes keep the baby’s skin moisturised and clean. Pick a gentle soft baby wipe and pack it in your bag to make diapering easy while also keeping your little one safe. 

3. Vapour Patches

Babies are prone to colds and coughs, especially while travelling to newer environments where the weather may be different. When travelling, finding immediate medical help can be a challenge and that’s when these 100% Natural Vapour Patches help to provide instant relief from nasal congestion. It is made with natural ingredients like eucalyptus oil and peppermint oil both of which help soothe respiratory problems and help to fight cold. 

A single patch provides relief for up to 8 hours.

4. Foaming Hand Wash

Hygiene when travelling with a baby is the foremost priority. You need to keep your hands as well as you little one’s hands clean. However, a baby’s skin is five times more sensitive than adult skin and hence you need to pick a natural mild hand wash that serves the purpose. 

Choose a natural foaming handwash made with natural extracts minus the highly toxic element Triclosan found in many regular handwashes. The bonus is that the foaming handwash is absolutely safe to use as a face wash for mums too when they don’t have the time for a face cleansing routine.

It provides 99.9% germ protection and can be easily carried when travelling.

5. Baby Shampoo

You need to wash your baby’s scalp routinely and that does not change when travelling too. Use a natural strengthening Baby Shampoo that is free from harmful chemicals and toxins and cleanses your little one’s scalp without stripping the natural oils. Choose shampoos with natural ingredients like curry leaves, hibiscus and sandalwood which are safe for your baby.

6. After Bite Roll On For Insect Bites

Insect bites can happen anytime and hence this product is a must when making the baby travel checklist. Your baby’s delicate skin needs a soothing and safe roll-on to ease the irritation and redness from the insect bites.

Choose an After bite roll on made with natural and pure ingredients like chamomile oil, peppermint oil, all of which are safe to use on your baby’s skin. 

7. Baby Body Wash

Your baby’s skin is 30% thinner than yours and hence they need a gentle and moisturising body wash to keep their skin hydrated. Buy a moisturizing baby wash which is made with natural ingredients like moringa and pumpkin seed oil that are rich in antioxidants.

8. Moisturiser

Needless to say, keeping the baby’s skin moisturised is important. You cannot miss out on packing this when travelling. So pick a gentle and natural moisturiser that keeps your baby’s skin hydrated.  

We recommend you pick a moisturiser with nourishing ingredients like cocoa and shea butter. Jojoba and avocado also prevent dryness so look for these ingredients. Pick a gentle moisturiser that helps to balance the skin’s pH level. 

9. Sunscreen

When you are going for a holiday, you will spend time outdoors, and your baby needs sun protection. Pick a natural baby sunscreen which contains SPF 25.,

Make sure it’s made with natural ingredients like avocado oil, carrot seed oil, almond oil, hemp seed oil, rose oil, olive oil and cocoa butter.

10. Lip Balm

Your baby’s lips need protection too. So pack a gentle lip balm to nourish your baby’s lips. You can pick one for yourself too and this duo lip balm from Baby Chakra is just perfect for mum and baby. The mum lip balm has a tint so you are selfie-ready on your holiday. 

11. First Aid Kit

Medications prescribed by your doctor for any concerns that your baby might get like colic, nappy rash, bloating or coughing. The frequent diaper changes and exposure to wetness because of urine and stool on the baby’s skin can make them develop nappy rashes anytime. Hence do carry a nappy rash cream and other medications to address any medical issues that your baby might get.

Whether you are going on a road trip, a week-long trip or a longer one, do remember to pack everything in advance. Travelling can be dynamic and hence it is best that you go prepared to enjoy the trip.