Heading off on your first spring/summer trip with baby? We know packing can feel like a lot. Here, we’ve pulled together the key essentials for your little one, plus a handy checklist at the end to help you feel organised and adventure-ready.
Pushchair
Staying in the UK? An all-terrain pushchair is ideal for family days out – ready for everything from city streets to countryside paths and seaside strolls.
Our Top Pick: Ocarro 2
With four-wheel suspension, soft fabrics, and large, ventilated hood, Ocarro 2 will keep your little explorer comfortable come rain or shine. Plus, its sleep-approved carrycot and stand double up as a safe sleep space, meaning one less thing to pack.
Stroller
Going abroad? A lightweight, compact stroller with a lay-flat seat makes getting around easier, while providing a comfy spot for them to siesta on the go.
Our Top Pick: Libro
Our lightest, slim-fold stroller, Libro, is made for effortless travel, with a ventilated XL hood, roomy seat, and a spacious basket for all your holiday essentials and post-swim snacks.
Baby Carrier
Your ultimate travel companion that frees up your hands, keeps baby close and makes moving around simple – perfect for exploring, plus navigating busy airports and stations.
Our Top Pick: Kudo
For family holidays, our Kudo carrier has got your back in more ways than one! Keeping you cool, comfortable and supported with breathable fabrics, easy magnetic clips and an innovative Posture Align dial.
Travel Crib
Your accommodation might provide a cot or crib, but if not, you’ll want one that’s easy to pack, set up and doesn’t take up too much space.
Our Top Pick: Lua
Made for nights at home or away, Lua’s collapsible design, with breathable mesh panels, a supportive mattress and protective storage bag, makes family travel fuss-free.
Changing Bag
An out-and-about parenting essential and hand luggage hero, with space for snacks, toys, teddies, suncream, spare clothes, wipes…and all the other ‘just in case’ bits.
Blanket
A soft, cosy blanket provides comfort and warmth when travelling, plus a familiar smell from home can help soothe and settle your baby wherever you are.
Bibs & Muslins
You’ll want plenty of these for feeds, spills, and spit-up to protect yours and your baby’s cute holiday outfits – plus, muslins can also provide shade, comfort, and warmth.
Sleepwear
Take sleepwear suited to the climate and your little one, whether swaddles, bodysuits, or sleep bags, and consider tog and sleeve length, as rooms may be air-conditioned.
Travel Toys
Favourite teddy packed? Perfect! Now add some easy-to-squeeze-in travel toys like linkies, soft books, and rattles to keep them entertained…and give you time to sip a well-earned sangria!
Cool Clothes
Heading somewhere warm? Pack lightweight, breathable outfits in cotton, linen or bamboo fabrics to keep little ones cool and protected, with rompers and matching sets perfect for fuss-free holiday dressing.
Warm Clothes
Remember socks and light layers like jumpers, cardigans and jackets to keep baby snug when temperatures dip, ideal for breezy beach days, unpredictable weather, and cool evenings abroad.
Sun Hat
A sun-safe must for little explorers that adds extra personality to their summer looks – think soft, breathable designs with a peak, wide brim or neck flap for extra protection.
Swimwear
If splash time is on the holiday itinerary, don’t forget their swimwear, with long-sleeved, high-neck options for added protection, whether girls’ cosy or boys’ board short sets.
Packing Checklist
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Pushchair/stroller
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Baby carrier/sling
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Bedside crib
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Sleepwear
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Changing bag
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Bibs & muslins
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Blanket
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Cool clothing
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Warm clothing
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Hat
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Swimwear
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Travel toys
Don’t forget the essentials…
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Nappies, wipes & nappy bags
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Travel changing mat
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Feeding essentials
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Formula, snacks, food
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Sterilising equipment
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Dummies (if used)
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Baby toiletries
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Soft hooded towel
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Baby-safe sun cream
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Night light
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Baby monitor
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First aid kit
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Passports