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Travelling with a baby is hard enough, so we are here to help your take care of your little ones.

Thinking of what you need for yourself is difficult enough and travelling babies have their own special needs. Check this list of baby packing items to make sure you are prepared for your next trip:

"Having a baby is a life-changer. It gives you a whole other perspective on why you wake up every day." - Taylor Hanson

Packing travel clothing can vary significantly between types of holiday, holiday length, personal style and baggage storage. Whether you are on an ultralight hike, a business trip or a luxury cruise, with entourage in tow, we'll try keep you covered.

Pack Clothing Layers

A trick often used for travel is to have thin layers of clothing.

• You can add layers if you are cold, or remove them if you are too hot due to weather, moving indoors etc.
• Layers let you dress up or down and a different layer can change the style or color of your look.
• Choose layers that interchange well to provide more looks.

Dress Appropriately

• Take into consideration local laws, customs, and attitudes. Consider how this may negatively affect those around you, or inconvenience yourself.
• Consider your safety when selecting your clothing which may gather unwanted attention, thieves, etc.
• Dress to the occasion (dress codes etc) and for the occasion (climate, terrain etc).

Your teeth can be a pain in your pocket, with expensive dental work, in addition to the literal pain in your mouth.

Check out our dental hygiene tips.

Taking care of your teeth pays in the long run, so take the pain out of packing for your teeth with these dental packing items:

Big brother is not perfect yet, so we constantly have to prove who we are with documents. Forgetting some of these items can end your holiday before it even begins.

"Documents create a paper reality we call proof." - Mason Cooley

Even if you have nothing else, some identification and finances will get you far on your travels.

Books and travel are both powerful ways to learn, combine them to enhance your travel and journey through life.

Whether you are backpacking, camping, hiking, on a business trip, etc, it is always a good idea to have some water around to keep you hydrated. Check out our list to see what other drink related items you might like to bring along on your trip.

"Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge, others just gargle." - Robert Newton Anthony

Taking a road trip adventure, or going off-road? Don't get caught spinning your wheels. Avoid the road rage and check out these items you might want to pack in your vehicle.

"Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" - George Carlin

Electronics are increasingly common in our lives. Smartphones and other electronics can serve multiple purposes like a Swiss Army Knife. There are even USB Swiss Army Knives, although that did not seem to work out so well (I cannot find it listed on the Victorinox website).

Newer electronics often become smaller, allowing us to travel lighter or include more items. Here are a selection of electronic related items you may like to add to your packing list:  

What do you need to take on your trip when it comes to your eyes? Whether it is eye care items, fashion, or medical, check out these items.

As in life, having your finances sorted when you travel is one of the most important areas to take care of. Whether you forget something, or lose it, most of the items found in our packing categories can be bought if you have the financial means available. Always check your finances and documents are in order before travelling.

"A budget tells us what we can't afford, but it doesn't keep us from buying it." - William Feather 

"Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants." - Epictetus

First Aid you hopefully never have to use on a trip, but you should have at least some minimal kit in case something goes wrong. Here are some items that might aid you in your travels:

Unfortunately, plane travel has faced some difficult times and can be a frustrating experience. Below are some tips and items you can pack to make your flights easier.

Liquid, Aerosols and Gels

• United States: TSA article about what you can bring in you carry-on and checked baggage on a flight. They also mention you can send images of items to their Twitter and Facebook to ask if it is okay to bring.
• Europe: The European Commission liquid, aerosol and gel guidelines.
• Australia: Domestic flights do not limit liquid and aerosol if you are leaving from a domestic terminal. See their article about liquid and aerosol restrictions.

Deciding what footwear to pack for a trip can be difficult. How many pairs of shoes should you take and which to take? For those travellers with room to spare, we have plenty of footwear to choose from.

"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world." - Marilyn Monroe

It is an easy trap to pack too many gadgets when you travel. But then it can be really annoying when you own a perfect gadget for the job at hand and you left it at home... or even worse, you have to buy another one while you are away. These are the tough decisions a traveller has to make :) Here is our list to help you figure out what you need to take on your trip:

Getting sick while travelling is one of the least pleasant experiences. It is best to be prepared in case of illness and may help to implement preventative measures.

"I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you." Joyce Meyer

"Friendship is a wildly underrated medication." - Anna Deavere Smith

For a trip that last longer the amount of clothing you are willing to take, you will need to consider how you are going to deal with doing your laundry.

I hate having to deal with laundry on a trip, so I tend to take more clothes so I can go longer without dealing with the task. It is such a nice feeling after the laundry is done though, as it means I don't have to think about it for a while. On the other scale, you can pack light and even do some nightly washes, taking advantage of quick drying materials.

If you plan on getting someone to do it all for you, then you do not need to think much further, although you will need to find an acceptable place to do your laundry. This can save you time and reduce the items you will need to take.

Doing your own laundry can be for modesty reasons, to save money, reduce the chances of harm to your clothes, or them being lost etc.

Here are some tips and items you might need if you are performing laundry related tasks on your trip:

Bringing something extra for you look while you travel. Here are some makeup items you might not want to leave home without.

Heading for the great outdoors? We have a list of items you might like to pack for your next outdoor trip.

"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous" - Aristotle

There is an art to packing luggage for a trip. Knowing just what to pack, how to fit it in perfectly and how easily find and retrieve it when required.

"The more storage you have, the more stuff you accumulate." - Alexis Stewart

Packing toiletries can vary a lot between travellers. You can go extremely minimal, sometimes getting away with items provided in hotels etc, or maybe your toiletries bag is a suit case.