Traveling With a 7-Month-Old Baby
How I’m Packing, What’s in My Diaper Bag & My Calm Travel Mindset
Traveling with a baby feels overwhelming… until you realize it’s mostly about preparation, not perfection.
We’re preparing for an upcoming trip with our 7-month-old, and instead of overpacking or spiraling into “what if” scenarios, I’m approaching this the way I approach motherhood lately…gently, intentionally, and realistically.
I’m not a travel expert. I’m a first-time mom learning as I go. But this is exactly how I’m preparing to travel with a baby without bringing our entire house.
If you came here from YouTube, welcome 🤍 Here are all the product links I mentioned, plus a deeper breakdown of how I’m thinking about travel.
First: My Travel Mindset
Before I even open a suitcase, I ground myself in this:
The goal is not to control every moment.
The goal is to feel prepared enough to respond calmly.
Babies don’t need a lot. They need:
Familiarity
Nourishment
Rest
A regulated parent
Everything I pack supports one of those things.
That shift alone makes packing feel purposeful instead of chaotic.
How I’m Approaching Packing
Instead of packing by outfit, I pack by category:
Baby clothing
Feeding supplies
Sleep & comfort
Diapering
Travel-day essentials
This helps me avoid overpacking while still feeling prepared.
Packing organization:
🔗 Packing Cubes
https://tinyurl.com/mpfmxt7u
These keep everything separated and make unpacking at our destination much easier.
Baby Clothing for the Week
At 7 months, comfort and ease are everything.
I packed:
Soft onesies
Easy zip sleepers
Layerable pieces
Extra outfits (because spit-ups are real)
One slightly “nicer” outfit
Socks and bibs
And for footwear:
🔗 The North Face Baby Tent Mules
https://tinyurl.com/2na628pp
They’re cozy, practical, and easy to slip on for travel days.
I’m not packing for aesthetics. I’m packing for ease.
Feeding & Formula Essentials
Feeding was the part that initially stressed me out the most, so I simplified.
I’m bringing:
Pre-measured formula
The bottles he already uses
Travel cleaning supplies
Simple snacks and purees
🔗 Momcozy Bottle Cleaning Kit
https://tinyurl.com/9ujdat7e
🔗 Baby Gourmet Melties
https://tinyurl.com/2n5r4d8t
🔗 Love Child Organics Pouches
https://tinyurl.com/4kbwz8r4
Consistency matters more than variety while traveling.
What’s in My Diaper Bag for Travel Days
My diaper bag becomes my command center on travel days.
🔗 Diaper Bag
https://tinyurl.com/2kx3mcs4
Inside I’m packing:
More diapers than I think I’ll need
Wipes
A portable changing pad
Extra outfit
Burp cloth
Small toy
Hand sanitizer
Plastic bags
🔗 Portable Changing Pad (similar)
https://tinyurl.com/e63uk6mb
🔗 Frida Baby Hairbrush Comb
https://tinyurl.com/3t2788vv
🔗 Frida Baby Diaper Cream Spatula
https://tinyurl.com/2yhvswmv
🔗 Friday Baby 3-in-1 Xleaner Tool
https://tinyurl.com/ydw5j3jw
Everything in here supports quick, calm problem-solving.
On-Flight Baby Essentials
For the flight, I’m focusing on regulation and comfort.
Feeding during takeoff and landing
Familiar blanket
Quiet toys
White noise
Extra outfit in carry-on
🔗 Baby Headphones
https://tinyurl.com/3re37wtd
🔗 Busy Board Toy
https://tinyurl.com/mpzs69y4
🔗 Baby Book Toy
https://tinyurl.com/4kp7dvec
🔗 Silicone Toy Straps
https://tinyurl.com/3r8sr9vy
🔗 White Noise Machine
https://tinyurl.com/3bhj8e6z
Babies feel our energy. Calm matters more than entertainment.
Travel Gear We’re Using
We’re keeping this simple and familiar.
🔗 Travel Stroller
https://tinyurl.com/yhxy266w
🔗 Car Seat Travel Bag
https://tinyurl.com/mr4wduhd
🔗 Pack and Play Fitted Sheet
https://tinyurl.com/57cwst26
🔗 Egg Night Light
https://tinyurl.com/3rbsjdka
🔗 Baby Travel Bath Seat
https://tinyurl.com/563nvwy7
Familiar sleep items make the biggest difference in a new environment.
Clean & Healthy Travel Extras
Travel means touching a lot of surfaces.
🔗 Attitude Disinfecting Wipes
https://tinyurl.com/372cw44m
These are staying in the diaper bag at all times.
Final Thoughts for First-Time Moms Traveling
Traveling with a baby is not about doing everything perfectly.
It’s about:
Creating enough structure
Expecting flexibility
Staying grounded when plans shift
You don’t need every gadget.
You need presence, preparation, and grace.
If you haven’t watched the full video yet, you can head back to YouTube to see everything packed step-by-step.
And if you’re planning your first trip with a baby, I hope this makes you feel a little more confident 🤍
Let me know in the comments:
What’s your biggest concern about traveling with a baby?
