Packing Tips for a Toddler or Baby
By Savvy Diva
Congratulations on your upcoming Disney trip! Isn’t it exciting?!? If you’re traveling with a toddler, like me, I hope you can use some of these tricks I’ve learned.
1. Don’t panic.
Traveling with a toddler or baby may seem like a huge ordeal, especially if you haven’t traveled with kids before. So, take a deep breath, don’t panic, and read the Tips from the Disney Diva Blog. This is going to be fun! That’s the point of a vacation, right?
2. Think small.
Here are just a few of the travel size and sample products I have for traveling!
3. Make mornings easier.
4. Make meal time easier.
Pre-pack meal supplies in zip bags too! In each bag put a spoon/fork, bib, and a few wipes. I highly recommend disposables; I get mine at Babies R Us when they are on sale. For wipes, try to save all those free wet wipe packets you get a restaurants (all mine say Buffalo Wild Wings). You can use the empty bag for the dirty spoon and bib. If you’re using disposables, the empty bag is great for leftovers! Then when they are hungry again an hour later, ta-da!
5. Prevent snack-crisis.
Disney is currently in a deal with Kellogg, so you will not find Cheerios on Disney property or on the cruise line. To most, this isn’t a big deal. To some, this is a BIG DEAL. Bring Cheerios.
6. Start a diaper tally.
Every kid is different, so I recommend starting a diaper tally to see how many diapers and wipes your toddler goes through. If you are going to be gone five days, count five days at home, and then add a few more to the count for packing. Leave the tally sheet right by the changing table so you don’t forget.
7. Make sure you have all the things.
The best way I’ve found to make a kid’s packing list is to mentally walk through their day.
– Morning, waking up: diapers, wipes, rash cream, clothes, socks, shoes, hair brush
– Breakfast: disposable spoons, forks, bibs, wet wipes
– Playtime: book & a toy
– Etc.
Keep this list accessible so you can add to it when things come to mind. I use the Tips from the Disney Diva free iPhone app. It has a section where you can keep everyone’s list!
8. Again, don’t panic.
If you forget something, it is not the end of the world. Disney stores have all sorts of supplies, and even though they are more expensive, they’re still convenient.
The ziplock bag for each outfit idea is amazing! My kids are older and I still want to use this for them!! Limit the “Mom where are my socks yelling” Thank you so much for this blog!!
I did that when I took my 10 & 11 year old camping…it was AMAZING