A huge misconception of motherhood is that traveling cannot happen until the kids are older, if it all. But this could not be further from the truth. Yes, it may not be the easiest or cheap, but if a mama is set on seeing and exploring the world, she can do it. It's not impossible. That said, even if the itinerary is set and the cost is doable, that doesn't mean kids or babies will be the most cooperative. There's tons of hacks for traveling with kids or even kids in preschool, but babies are their own beast. Not even in a bad way. They're just little balls of love who have their own needs. That doesn't mean they shouldn't get to go on adventures, though. It just means mums need to be prepared -- and those who love her can help her do it.
Now, we do have tips for mums on how to survive an airport or travel with a baby. Those tips include what to pack (carrier and extra wipes, for example) or what not to pack (too big of pack-and-plays or toys -- though some plane toys like these are necessary). There's also some words of wisdom like "keep busy," get in line early, and stock up on Benadryl. Not to mention a ton of resources from other parents who travel with little ones. Those are all helpful, but what are the items that will help make the travel smoother with a baby? That's where our list comes in. Lots of people gift mums the things they need at home, but it's rare they take into account traveling with baby. And why not? A baby isn't an anchor. They're 100% moveable beings.
With these items, it won't even phase them when Rude McRuderson makes a face heaven-forbid baby cries. As long as mum and babe are both comfortable and get to their destination safely, that's all that matters. Perhaps, she'll be so prepared, her baby may not even cry at all. (Hey! one can dream.)