Flying with a baby can feel like a big adventure, especially when you’re trying to be prepared for anything mid-air. At HuddoCo, we’ve travelled enough with our little one to know that being well-packed can be the difference between a smooth flight and a stressful one.
That’s why we designed our Anywhere Backpack Travel Bundle to be the ultimate travel companion for parents. With thoughtful compartments, insulated pockets, and easy access to all your essentials (including wipes) it helps keep everything organised when you're juggling baby in one arm and boarding pass in the other.
Here’s our tried-and-tested carry-on packing list for your Anywhere Backpack when flying with a baby ✅
✔️ Feeding Supplies
Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or doing a bit of both:
➡️ If breastfeeding: a cover (if you prefer), and breast pads.
➡️ If bottle-feeding: enough pre-measured formula (store them in our Snack Stack!) or expressed milk (keep it cool in our Lunch Buddy or the insulated pocket of your backpack), bottles, and a portable warmer (we love the Meke Baby Milk Warmer).
✔️ Snacks
Little one on solids? Guess what, you’ve got a whole new form of entertainment! Having enough snacks doesn’t just keep your baby comfortable, food is also a great way of keeping bub busy! Think small, fiddly food that takes a long time to eat. Separate snacks into our Snack Stack and keep yoghurts cool in our Lunch Buddy or the insulated pocket of your Anywhere Backpack.
✔️ First Aid Kit
A small kit with bandaids, infant paracetamol, thermometer strips, and any baby medications you might need = peace of mind. Don’t pack these emergency items in your checked luggage, you never know when you’ll need them 🌡️
✔️ Hand Sanitizer and Antibacterial Wipes
Planes aren't exactly the cleanest places and your baby’s immune system is still developing. Keep germs at bay with travel-sized sanitisers and wipes.
✔️ Lightweight Baby Carrier
A lightweight baby carrier is a must-have for soothing airport walks and keeping your hands free while going through security and boarding your flight 🤗
✔️ Nappies
We recommend packing at least one nappy per hour of travel time, just in case💫 Airports aren't known for stocking your favourite brand, so don’t rely on them!
✔️ Nappy Buddy
Create a mini grab-and-go change bag with our Nappy Buddy belt bag. It comes with its own refillable wipes case (accessible from the outside) and a waterproof, easy-to-clean change mat. Prepare it with nappies, nappy cream, and disposable poo bags. You don’t want to take an entire backpack into a tiny plane bathroom 😬 Trust us, it’s a total game-changer. You can get your hands on one as part of our Anywhere Backpack Travel Bundle.
✔️ Refillable Wipes Case
Wipes, but make it travel-sized 💁🏻 You’ll want them for nappy changes, sticky hands, messy faces, spilled coffee... the list goes on. Our Anywhere Backpack comes with a refillable wipes case that has a special pocket, making the wipes accessible from outside of your bag! Quick access for those messy moments!
✔️ Inflatable Comfort Solutions
We love Kooshy Kids inflatable pillows. Whatever your babies age, they have a solution to make flights more comfortable for the entire family. The Kooshy Kloud is perfect for babies on laps, and if you’re lucky enough to end up with a spare seat next to you, the Plane Kooshion or Sky Bunk will create the perfect space for your bub to stretch out.
✔️ Swaddle or Lightweight Blanket
Perfect for keeping your baby cozy, shading them from bright lights, or even creating a little privacy bubble for naps on the plane (take some pram clips and make a fort!).
✔️ Spare Clothes
Accidents happen - sometimes twice before boarding. Pack a couple of outfit changes for your little one. Don’t forget socks in case the plane is cold!
✔️ Spare Clothes (for you!)
If baby’s outfit needs changing, yours probably will too! Pack something and lightweight - you’ll thank yourself later.
✔️ Dummy (Pacifier)
Sucking can help relieve ear pressure during take-off and landing. If your bub uses a dummy, pack two (because the first one will end up on the floor).
✔️ Comfort Item (like a soft toy or lovey)
Bringing a familiar smell or snuggle buddy from home can help your baby settle on the go.
✔️ Toys and Books
Teething toys, textured books, busy books and fiddle toys were a life saver for us on long flights for keeping our baby entertained!
✔️ Portable Sound Machine
Block out plane noise and help your baby snooze better with a little soothing white noise 💤
✔️ Earmuffs for Babies
Protect your baby’s tiny ears from loud airport announcements and in-flight noise and pressure - plus, they look ridiculously cute wearing them.
✔️ Parents' Essential Items (wallet, laptop, phone)
The Anywhere Backpack keeps all your important bits easy to grab without having to dig through nappies. It even has a dedicated, RFID security lined, parent pocket. Winning 🏆
✔️ Essential Documents
The family’s passports (if flying internationally), boarding passes, and any necessary travel authorisations. The Anywhere Backpack’s parent pocket (on top!) is perfect for these.
✔️ Snacks (for you!)
Because hangry parenting is never the vibe. Throw in some healthy snacks plus a little chocolate for emergency morale boosts. A well-fed parent is a happy parent 💕
✔️ Water Bottles
💦 Staying hydrated while travelling is key, especially if you’re breastfeeding. The bottle holders on either side of the Anywhere Backpack can fit your XL water bottles! Be sure to pack your baby’s sippy cup too (just make sure you open it slightly before take-off, as pressure can build while flying and opening mid-air can result is a wet neighbour!). Flying is just as dehydrating for bubs as it is the adults and a lack of hydration can result in digestive issues for your little one.
✔️ Your Sanity-Savers
Noise-cancelling headphones for you, sunglasses, a kindle in case your baby sleeps, lip balm, hand cream, anything that makes you feel more comfortable and calm ✨
Why Our Customers Love the Anywhere Backpack for Flights 🌟
The Anywhere Backpack isn’t just another nappy bag - it’s your in-flight headquarters. With thoughtfully designed compartments, revolutionary access, ultra-durable materials, and travel-friendly extras like pram straps, it’s the ultimate sidekick for families on the move.
Plus, when you bundle with our Travel Bundle, you’ll score the Anywhere Backpack, Lunch Buddy cooler bag, and Nappy Buddy belt bag for on-the-go changes (which includes a luxe change mat) - all carefully curated to make airport life so much easier.
Customers tell us they love that everything has its place inside the backpack, so there’s no more frantic digging for wipes while your baby unleashes a mid-air surprise 🙃
Final Tip: Pack Smart, Travel Happy 🧳✨
No flight with a baby is ever completely predictable, but with a well-packed bag and the right gear, you’ll feel more prepared and confident from take-off to landing ❤️
Have a question or want to share your own travel tip? Come say hi on Instagram @huddo_co or tag us in your travel pics, we love seeing the Anywhere Backpack out in the wild!
Ready to travel like a pro? ✈️
🛒 Shop the Anywhere Backpack now and start your family adventures off on the right foot! 🚀
Happy travels,
Love HuddoCo x
