Baby is here and this summer will be the first to go on vacation with the little plug. It is quite possible to go away with a young child. Without doubt, during the first months, it is preferable to choose a destination that is not too far away, in order to limit the time spent in the car, train or plane. On the spot, renting a house or an apartment remains the best way to live a more peaceful and practical life. Another important detail: what clothes should you pack for a vacation in the sun with baby? Let's take stock of what you need to pack so you don't forget anything.
Checklist for baby's suitcase for a vacation in the sun
Here are the clothes for baby that you should not forget to put in your suitcase for a vacation in the sun. The bodysuit is a must for babies. We plan one bodysuit per day and we add 5 in case of accident, in order not to multiply the washings. When the summer is hot or when you go to the south of France for example, the bodysuit could be the only thing that baby will wear throughout the day. It is imperative to choose cotton clothes, lighter and less hot.
You can also pack light jumpsuits with short sleeves that let your legs breathe. There are many models that are very practical to put on and take off to change diapers. Don't forget dresses, swimsuit and shorts. The idea is of course not to overload yourself, but to have enough outfits to dress your baby and deal with everyday accidents, without having to wait for the laundry to dry.
For babies who are already a few months old, and when you plan to spend some time at the beach, you can find anti-UV suits in the shops that will allow him to protect his fragile skin from the sun. Don't forget the accessories, headgear and sunglasses for baby and sunglasses. Be careful at the beach, do not bathe your baby before 4 months, use a special sun cream, do not leave him naked and avoid the hottest hours, before 11am and after 4pm.
When the evening comes, temperatures can drop considerably depending on the region where you are. In this case, some warm pyjamas are essential so that baby does not catch cold. We also think to put in the suitcase some pants and vests. At night, a sleeping bag can be used as a blanket. On the other hand, if the thermometer does not drop too much at night, as it is often the case in the southernmost regions, we opt for long-sleeved bodysuits.
Other essentials for a vacation in the sun with baby
The point on the clothes is made, it is now necessary to speak about these other essential elements during the first vacations in the sun with baby.
Among the big equipments to foresee, the pram-stroller, a folding bed and a travel changing mat. For the meals, we think about bottles, pacifiers, powdered milk, mineral water and compotes and cookies when they are a little older. The ideal is to have a little stock with you. You can then go shopping on the spot.
Everything related to hygiene and care is the other important point. So don't forget diapers, cotton, liniment, face wipes, washing products and in a first aid kit a thermometer, soothing cream for blows, physiological serum, a first aid kit (bandages, disinfectant, healing) and a nail clipper.
Do you have your family booklet, vaccination booklet, health booklet and important prescriptions in your bag? Let's go, on the road for a sunny vacation with baby that promises to be unforgettable!
