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What should I pack in the diaper bag when flying with a baby?

Jami Yaeger
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Jami Yaeger is a Parenting Specialist, Doula, and the Owner of AustinBorn, an online community offering comprehensive and modern education to growing families. With 10 years of experience, Jami specializes in whole family support for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. Jami earned her BA in Theatre Performance from San Diego State University and earned her Certification as a Lactation Education Counselor from the University of California, San Diego. She is a Certified Infant and Child CPR Instructor, Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Childbirth Educator.

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You'll want to pack extra diapers, 1 pack of wipes, hand sanitizer, diaper creams as needed, and a changing pad. Don’t overpack these things. You’ll most likely be able to stock up when you arrive at your destination. You can also purchase extras in the airport stores. As a last resort, if you run out of something, scan the airport or plane for other parents and ask them if they might have what you need.

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What clothes should I pack for my baby?

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Jami Yaeger is a Parenting Specialist, Doula, and the Owner of AustinBorn, an online community offering comprehensive and modern education to growing families. With 10 years of experience, Jami specializes in whole family support for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. Jami earned her BA in Theatre Performance from San Diego State University and earned her Certification as a Lactation Education Counselor from the University of California, San Diego. She is a Certified Infant and Child CPR Instructor, Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Childbirth Educator.

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Bring extra clothes for you and baby and a wet/dry bag to hold any messes. When flying, take one extra shirt for yourself and 4 extra pieces for baby. We find footed PJs to be the best option here—baby stays warm and is less exposed. Pro tip: if you roll the clothes, they don't take up as much space in your bag.

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How do I keep my child healthy when flying?

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Sanitizing is key! Keep wipes handy so you can do a quick wipe down of surfaces before your child touches them. It could mean the difference between you being stuck with a sick kid in the hotel room or out enjoying a family dinner.

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I'm traveling with lots of kids, including a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old. Can they help take care of the younger kids? We have two 11-year-olds, and a 9-, 7-, and 2-year-old.

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That's quite a lot of kids: you're right. While you can let these 14- and 16-year-old kids help out with some of the care of the younger kids, let these older kids be themselves, too. Use the buddy system when flying, and keep the best friend kids together while the parents look out for the youngest kids. Five young kids and two older kids is not a good mix here, but doable.

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Will my 4-year-old get a seat that's right next to mine, or should I make arrangements?

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That is not guaranteed, depending on your airline. Some flight attendants may try to help at the gate, but it's best if you make arrangements beforehand.

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