Every year we travel to Sydney to celebrate Christmas with my in-laws and extended family. Every year is no different. Except this year we are travelling with a 2-year-old and a baby. There is so much to pack for 2 little persons! Instead of wracking my brain trying to remember every little thing, I’ve come up with a list organised by category: Clothing, Feeding, Bath/Diapering, Entertainment, Bedding, Carry-on, & Miscellaneous.

Clothing 

Dressy / Special Occasion  Outfits – 1-2 pieces
Casual / Sight seeing Outfits (make sure they are comfy) – as many as the number of days we are traveling + additional 5 pieces. If I can do laundry on location, I cut the quantity by half.
Jacket (for cold weather)
Socks – 2-3 pairs
Pajamas – 2 sets
Swimwear (if swimming is in the agenda)
Sunhat
Sandal
Comfortable walking shoes
Hair clips and rubber bands for hair
(Quantity stated per child)

Cute and comfy onesies are versatile for both casual and special occasions.
Light weight fleece jacket that keeps kiddo warm is great for travel.
This jacket from Fox is available in 6 colours.

Feeding

Baby bottles
Baby bottle brush and soap
Breast pumps & accessories / Powdered formula
Snacks
Baby spoon & fork
Sippy cup 
Water bottle
Baby food
Burp cloths
Bibs

Bath / Diapering

Baby soap and shampoo
Comb 
Baby bath towel
Baby oil / lotion
Sunblock
Wet wipes
Diapers – If I have space, I’ll bring at least 5 per day/ per child for everyday we are away. That is a lot of diapers. So usually I’ll bring enough for 2 days, and buy more once we reach location.
Diaper cream
Swim Diapers (if swimming)
Sealable plastic bags for soiled diapers

Entertainment

A small book
Toys
iPad loaded with children’s videos and apps – Yes, I’m on the technology is ok for young children camp. If you aren’t, other suggestions include crayons, coloring book, flash cards and stickers.
ipad charger
Travel adapter (for foreign country)

Bedding

Child’s favourite blanket / soft toy
Baby swaddle blanket
Baby sleep suit
Muslin cloth for shading stroller

Lauren’s favourite blanket

Miscellaneous

Stroller
Baby carrier or sling
Car seat
Teething ring
Pacifier
Medicine 
Asthma inhaler
Doctor prescription – In case you need to purchase more when you get there.

What is in my carry-on / diaper bag

Passports
Copy of birth certificates (just in case)
Wet wipes
Hand sanitizer
Diapers – 1 per child for every 3 hours of flight + land travel. Eg. Flight to Sydney takes 8 hours, but door to door takes 12 hours, so 4 pieces each for Lauren and Georgia.
Disposable changing pads / washable muslin cloth (to line the surface when changing baby)
Change of clothes for baby 
A cardigan / blanket for child
Spare top for me (Just in case I get puked on)
Nursing cover
Bottles of expressed milk / pre-measured formula – 1 or 2 bottles for when it is inconvenient to latch on.
Snacks
Baby food 
Baby medication – Must be stored in bottles smaller than 100ml.
2-3 favourite toy or books
Child’s favourite cuddle toy / pillow
All clothing and blanket in this post are sponsored by Fox Kids & Baby.
That’s it. Am I missing anything? Do let me know what is your must pack items when traveling with baby or toddler or both!

PS: Tips for flying with young children.