do you ever wonder what people take with them in their carry-ons? maybe you're not all nosey like i am, but i always want to know what it is that other people take with them, especially if they're carrying a big bag. i know, i'm a creep.
before having a baby traveling seemed so luxurious to me, i have no clue why, but i just loved it. i loved the hustle & bustle of the airport, people watching, getting airport food & listening to my ipod the entire time. airport life was good to me. traveling with a baby makes the experience less luxurious but definitely more entertaining & instead of me people watching, we're often the people with a kid running around being watched!
when i used to travel before having a baby, i somehow managed to fill up a carry-on all on my own & i have no idea how... i'm thinking i would just throw stuff in to take up space (i'm known to do this & i know it's weird), because i seriously don't know how i filled it otherwise, if it weren't for cedar my bag would be totally empty these days. in my first traveling experiences with cedar i would take my gigantic diaper bag full to the brim with stuff, but now that we have gone a few places with him, i've narrowed down what i take with me to the necessities, especially since i got rid of my diaper bag.
my carry-on requirements are to take only what we both need & to make sure it all fits within the purse i'm taking on the trip.
ipad // i don't let cedar play with my phone or with the ipad, but when we're traveling i let him watch as many movies as his little heart desires. i know a lot of people look down on this, but all i really want on a long flight is a happy baby & movies make him happy! plus, the tend to make him fall asleep too, which is a definite bonus.
book(s) // cedar is all about looking at his books & for the past little while good night, gorilla has been his favorite. it's a cute book, plus it's small which is all the better for traveling. he loves pointing at all the animals in it, making the noises for them & it keeps him occupied for a long time.
i'm bringing my current book: gulliver's travels. i've never read it & austin gave it to me for my birthday & i'm juuuuust now getting around to reading it!
diaper pouch // i keep cedars diapers & wipes in a bag a pair of shoes i got from j.crew came in, it's incredibly handy because it keeps them organized in one spot, especially if i have a bigger bag, it makes it easy to switch between bags & when he needs a change i can just grab the little pouch instead of taking my whole bag
wallet // obviously. can't do a whole lot without this thing. my wallet is the hobo robin wallet that i have loved. i initially got it to take on our honeymoon since i knew i would need a wallet with a big coin pouch since coins are heavily used in europe, & it's been one of my favorite wallets ever. the hobo has a ton of room for coins which is ideal in europe, & a thicker cash sleeve since bills are a bit wider & shorter here but it's smaller than the classic hobo, which is perfect for me.
snacks // i bring cedar a lot of snacks cause a hungry baby = a sad baby & no one wants a sad baby on a flight, especially the mom. when we're out & about i always carry some of these fruit pouches cause it makes me feel better than he doesn't survive 100% on bread & crackers & they're pretty compact. plus i take him granola bars & water.
toy pouch // i keep this pouch with me alllllllll the time. like the diaper pouch it's totally convenient cause i know where his toys are, i don't have to fish around for them in the bottom of my bag & it's easy to transport them. i normally rotate the toys so he doesn't get bored of always having the same one when we're going around town & what not & he loves it. cedar loves to take the pouch with him, take all the toys out & putting them back in on repeat
blanket // the aden & anais blankets are a lifesaver, cedar adores his & falls asleep/calms down so instantly with them it's crazy.
essential oils // for both baby & mama to help keep us calm, help to breathe & since it's so stuffy & you don't know what sickness someone around you has, on-guard to keep us healthy.
headphones // for movies & music (not pictured: cedars baby headphones that are made for sensitive baby ears, it's funny & adorable when he wears them)
chapstick // cause pretty much everyone loves chapstick, cedar included.
lotion // i get so dry on flights, so lotion is a must have for me. the one pictured is a l'occitane lotion, that i actually got last time we were at an airport, because my hands were dying from dryness.
i know not everyone that reads my blog is a mom, so you might not find this that interesting, but i think it's fun to see what people take with them places. plus, you kind of get to know them a little better, don't you think? haha
so, whats in your carry-on?
ooo i just might have to copy you on that wallet! i've been in the market for a new one and that one looks perrrfect!!
ReplyDeletedo it!!!! i absolutely love this wallet!
DeleteHaha I am definitely the type to fill up a huge bag all on my own. Also I think it's so dumb that people look down on moms letting their kids watch movies on a plane. I mean, COME ON. It's genius.
ReplyDeletehahha i seriously used to fill up my bags & i have NO idea how! like, what did i need to bring!? & yeah.. i don't get the whole anti movie thing, it's amazing when kids are quiet for long drives or flights!
DeleteI love posts like these. It's always fun to see what someone else has in their bag. It looks like you've got all the essentials!
ReplyDeleteme too! i'm always so curious!
DeleteI am trying to remember what we had in our carry ons when we went to Europe... For sure we had our smart phones and tablets. I won't judge people who let their kids watch movies or play games on a plane ride, especially a transatlantic flight! We totally did it, too. Both our kids were still in diapers so we had plenty of those and wipes, as well as spare outfits. I do know this, we had way too much stuff in our carry ons to start, but after four weeks in Europe we pared it down! That is a big blessing about traveling with kids, you figure out how to just use the essentials and leave behind the excess.
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