i always took the disposable table toppers to cover the table where the baby was snacking, disposable pampers bibs and a packet of antibacterial wipes to do hands and the highchair before meals. you can fit all three of these things into snack size ziploc bags rolled up, then you can just stuff three baggies in the diaperbag each day and you are good to go.
How inconvenient is this? I can see my DH getting upset with me because I'm trying to take everything off the table to put down a disposable table cloth. I didn't think of that, but I can see myself doing it and him not liking it.
I didn't know disposable bibs existed. Thanks!
I also carry a small bottle of Purell in my bag regularly for my family so I got that down and I'm all for zip loc bags.
We did this when DD was 7 months old, driving from Connecticut. Your list looks good, but my only advice would be, don't overload your car with baby toys. Bring just a couple of favorites and a couple of new things to grab her attention. We brought way too many things to try to occupy her for the ride and the back seat looked like a toy explosion. At that age she will sleep a lot anyway. We've gone every year since DD was born and this will be her fourth trip coming up in August. That first one was probably the easiest in terms of keeping her happy in the car. This year, we have decided to fly.
Thank you! I didn't think about the clutter, only about keeping baby happy while being strapped in carseat for a couple hours between stops. Not to mention, our DD and all of her stuff in the back seat too...didn't think about that while compiling my baby list.
Do you use a sling or front carrier for your little one? I have gone with a 3 month old once and a 4 month old once. I kept them in the sling or front carrier almost the whole time. They liked being up high to see things. It was also easy on the rides. dh and I would take turns "wearing" him or her. I have also been 2x with 1yo's. I have to say that nursing is the way to go. You can nurse on most of the rides very discreetly. It got to be where dd1 would start grabbing my shirt everytime we sat down on a ride. The land ride was the only one difficult because I got a front seat right in front of the tour guide. Lucky for me, just give me a blanket and I will nurse anywhere. Never got any strange looks either. Did it once with a bottlefed baby and it was rough keeping formula and bottles and bottled water, etc.
Do you really need to bring the pac n play? Most hotels offer than at no charge. Not bringing it would save a little space. You also mention swim diapers but no swimsuit. Also, for milk storage, you may want to consider the bags with the holders. That way, you only need to have one holder and don't have to worry about washing the bottles, just the nipples. If you bring bottles, don't forget the bottle brush for washing them.
As for sunblock, we have always used water babies spf 50. Never had any burns.
Good luck with your packing and have a GREAT trip. May is a great time to go.
I totally forgot about the Baby Bjorn! I had it in my mind but not in my list. Going to look at other brands since I got some advice from here saying that babies are usually out of Baby Bjourns by 4 or 5 months. Can you recommend a good brand for a sling? I really do like the look of the slings and they look comfy.
Thanks for the BF tip! That's right, I will be able to feed baby while riding on some attractions and maybe at shows. This will be my first attempt at BFing so this tip was a great one for me.
I didn't know that hotels did Pack N Play rentals. I just called our back up hotel (Liki Tiki Village which is offsite if we are not able to get a 2 bedroom, 7 night rental at either OKW, BWV or BCV) and they rent the PnP for $7 per night and high chairs for $5 per day. The PnP folded into the bag does take up a lot of car space so I'll take the advice of all and just rent one and bring the sheets.
I didn't think baby needed a swimsuit ??? Just the swim diaper and sunblock?? I have to look into this.
Skip the pack n play (but do bring your own sheet), and a lot of toys. If your baby is like mine, bring extra pacifiers. Mine had a habit of taking them out of the holder and tossing them. I kept one in my bag, one on her, and at least one back at the hotel for night time. If you're going when it will be hot, you might think about a stroller fan (One Step Ahead has a great clip on). The FL sun is very strong. You might look into a sun protection suit and hat that can be used in the water. Do a search online and you will find a lot. One Step Ahead does carry items like this. Both my kids wear a long sleeve sun shirt and hat at the beach and pool. I bought them much larger than they actually wear so they can grow into them.
alison
2 PnP sheets and extra pacifiers. Check!
I've never seen a stroller fan. Is Sports Authority or Modell's a good place to look?
I bought disposable changing pads for DS (he was 5 months on our last trip). I don't like the idea of putting my changing pad down on a changing table that might not be clean, then having to put the pad back in my diaper bag. I loved being able to throw the disposable changing pad away with the diaper. I also had a ziplock bag with diaper cream and Purell so I could disinfect my hands after a diaper change since the sinks aren't always near the changing tables in restrooms. I also brought scented bags for stinky diaper disposal.
I would also bring your own sheet for the Pack N Play (I brought 2 since DS spits up a lot). I think it helps baby to have something from home with a familiar scent when staying in a strange place.
Another vote for Water Babies sunblock. It's one of the few that DD7 can use without breaking out in a rash. My ped recommended getting one with titanium dioxide since it's less likely to cause skin irritation. I got what he recommended and the baby broke out in a rash.
I used DD's Water Babies on him after that and he was fine.
If your baby spits up a lot, I'd bring lots of burp cloths. We had a washer/dryer in our villa, but I still went through tons of burp cloths with DS.
In addition to receiving blankets, I brought a larger blanket to put on the floor so DS could play on it.
I would bring a couple of extra pacifiers and I would skip the bath toys.
Stroller and Baby Bjorn or sling.
PJ's. I actually put a blanket sleeper on DS over his PJ's because the AC in our room was very chilly.
Have a great trip with your little one. We're going back in August, so DS will have been to WDW twice by the time he's 9 mos old!
Disposable changing pads actually sounds like a good idea. Again, I didn't know those even existed. Thanks!
I registered for a couple of blanket sleepers so I'll have one to take then.
A blanket instead of the play pad conserves space in the trunk so I'll think about leaving that home. I'm not for sure I'll do that though.
We travelled with a six week old in March, then went back again in September. Can I ask where you are staying? The DVC resorts with the kitchens are so nice to have with a little one.
Packing suggestions
1. Baby bjorn!!!!!! Must have - if you have to leave everything else at home, take this! Best product EVER!
2. Rent a crib from abbf.com - a baby bath is nice too so you don't have to bath her in the sink - too cramped. Great site.
3. Take a light white loose knit blanket to cover her in her stroller - better than sunblock, keeps the light off but lets in a breeze.
4. Double up the clothes - they go through stuff fast! DS might have gone through what you are bringing in a day and a half.
5. Children's place usually sells great surfer swimsuits that keep the sun off better than a swimmer diaper.
6. A big case of bottled water for you. You need to stay well hydrated while breastfeeding in the Florida sun and the water there is dreadful!
7. Your own stroller - the ones at Disney are not great for little ones.
Ombrelle is a great sunscreen for infants with sensitive skin if you can get it in the states.
To save on space, if you are staying on property, skip the pack and play (resorts all come with them), bath toys (let her watch you pour water from a cup) and play mat (just use a towel and some of the car toys).
Congratulations and have a wonderful trip!
We're going to stay at the Liki Tiki Village offsite if we can't get 7 nights using DVC. Above are the rates they charge.
Tip #3, thanks!
Tip #5, I'll have to check out suits. I din't even think to get a suit for the baby silly as it may sound.
For #4, I figured since we'll have a washer and dryer either way I wouldn't need to bring too many clothes for the who family. *shrugs* Someone mentioned bring many burp clothes...will do.
I forgot to add stroller on the list, but we'll be taking ours for sure. The cup idea for the tub is a good one. Thanks.
To everyone: Thanks for the best wishes!
Sorry if this is a duplicate.
I'm definitely a slacker mom, or maybe baby no. 4 has fried my brain and relaxed my planning. You're not going until next May!
Ds slept in there too. He was probably in the sling 90% of the time we where out and about. But we did alternate a few times, when DS 3 wanted to walk. I think it is important to make sure that you have some kind of receiving blanket to cover baby when sleeping, in the sling or in the stroller. One trick I use is having a good size lightweight blanket to drap over the stroller, and then I would have a few cloths pins to keep it in place. This was great when we took DS at 10 months old too. I wouldn't bring a ton of toys either. Just a few select ones. Oh, and if you MUST bring bath toys, make them ones that are universal for in or out of water. You will be pretty busy. Good for you that you are so organized! I wish I was more like that. We are planning on going in May 2008 too! Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!
