Travelling with Baby

In our culture, elders generally recommend that children be taken out of the house only after they are 45 days old.

If you think about it, there may be some logical sense in it.

Babies below 45 days old may not have the immunity it takes to face the great outdoors before that especially in a tropical country like India.However, visits to the pediatrician may be necessary long before this.

The first few times I decided to take my baby out, I was at a complete loss of what and how much to take along.

Here's a general list that might help you.

Babies less than three months old generally pass urine about every 25 minutes or so.
Anticipate a wait of about two hours at the pediatrician and take along 4 nappies and 4 swaddling cloths.

Babies above three months old can wear nappy pads and then progress to diapers when they are about 6 months old.
Just carry one spare underwear and one spare nappy pad / diaper then.

Babies older than 6 months would have started eating outside food. So if you plan to be out at a feed time, you will also have to carry some food for your baby.

Trips for a couple of hours:
Nappies & Swaddling Cloths / Underwear & Nappy Pads / Diapers
Baby Wipes
Baby's water
Baby's food
Bib
Baby's cap
Baby's socks / footwear
Insect repellent
Baby's toy/s

Trips for a couple of days:
Baby's clothes
Nappies / underwear & nappy pads / diapers
Swaddling cloths / Spread cloths
Baby's cap
Baby's socks / footwear
T-shirts, Shorts, Skirts, Frocks, Jump suits etc.
Full sleeved long legged nightwear
Baby's bibs.
Baby Wipes
Baby's water
Baby's food
Baby's bottles, bowls, dishes, spoons
Insect repellent
Babies daily medication, Crocin and other first aid recommended by your pediatrician
Baby's toy/s
Rubber / Plastic sheets and their covers
Kangaroo Bag / Baby basket
Lots of tissues

As ususal, I may have overlooked something and it would be great if you could add it and share it!!