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15 things mothers need to carry during road trips with toddlers

This list is about those things that you don't consider as essentials but still end up looking for them in your bag

Written by Debjani Arora | Updated : August 22, 2017 12:28 PM IST

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Traveling Checklist For Babies

We know that travelling with a toddler is not easy and if you are not prepared, your trip could be a disaster. But it happens to the best of us that we find ourselves digging the bottom of our bags for that one essential item, which we missed to pack. So, today we bring you the absolute essentials that you need to pack for your journey for the sake of your toddler. And no, we are not talking about the usual diapers, feeding bottles, baby wipes and formula. We know you won’t miss them, but here are the other essentials that need to be in your travel bag:

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Mosquito Repellent

Mosquito repellent: Not that I recommend using them regularly. But when you are going to an unknown destination it is better to keep one with you and use it too. You may never be sure of the presence of the tiny beasts. The least you want is to return from your vacation with a sick kid struggling to revive from diseases like malaria or dengue.

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Antiemetic Drops

Antiemetic: Better known as anti-vomiting medicines they are like a life saviour during long distance road travels. Most kids suffer from motion sickness and having an antiemetic just makes it easier to counter those vomiting bouts on roads.

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Anti-allergy Medicines

Anti-allergic medicines: You don’t need a reminder from us to pack these.

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Baby Foods

Snacks: A hungry kid during the journey equals to a disaster on roads. So keep some snacks ready, even if you have planned to take snack breaks during your journey. Kid’s hunger pangs are unpredictable. They can go without food for long hours, but on the roads their hunger level could reach the peak. Keep some baby food handy.

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Plastic Bags

Plastic bags: Keep at least three to four in a pouch within your reach, they can double up as sickness bags if your child feels nauseated, as waste bags or be of help in numerous manners.

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Tissue Papers

Tissue papers: Just pack them; you really don’t need a reason for these.

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Rehydration Sachets

Rehydration sachets: In case you are travelling long hours and your baby isn’t able to stomach food; these sachets will help to keep your baby hydrated enough.