Hand Luggage for Flying with a Toddler
Thu, Jun 30, 2011I thought it might be useful to share a list of what I packed for my 16 month old toddler in our hand luggage for our recent flight from Edinburgh to Geneva.
The usual essentials:
- Nappies and nappy bags
- Wipes
- Cream
- A change of clothes
To eat and drink:
- Snacks galore: a banana; around a million raisins (Euan’s absolute favourites); rice cakes; an ella’s kitchen pouch. And yes, a large bag of cadbury’s chocolate buttons.
- A cup of water
- A bottle and several cartons of toddler milk (I thought this would be easier than cows’ milk because I didn’t then have to worry about refrigeration)
Entertainment:
- A colouring book and crayons
- Several of Euan’s favourite books
- Some new toys (little plastic animals and a wee torch with a button that he can press – no annoying noises for the other passengers but entertaining all the same)
- My iphone (Euan loves playing with the soundtouch app - review to follow later). It also has a great camera.
Sleeping:
- A couple of dummies (also great for equalising ears during take off and landing)
- Blankie
I didn’t use all of this but I felt happier knowing I had it all with me. What did I take for me in my hand luggage I hear you ask? Oh yes, nothing.
Have you got an essential carry on item when you fly? Please share your ideas in the comments box below.
Related posts: 3 Tips for Flying with a Toddler; Packing List for Travelling with a Baby.
Toddler milk is a great idea! I hadn’t thought of that on previous flights so we either bought some at a coffee stand right before boarding or skipped it all together.
It’s great stuff. I had far too much (one for take off, one for landing and an extra) so my hand luggage was pretty heavy but it worked a treat. Good idea buying from a coffee stand
though, especially if your luggage is already back breakingly heavy!