butt-ums up baby diaper changing pad

We are now counting down the hours until we leave for our beach vacation. I’m not “completely” packed but I have a great head start. At this point, I still have my own clothes and stuff for the baby to pack. I’ve been keeping track of how many diapers we go through each day, so I know how many to pack. It’s going to end up being a mix of swim diapers and disposable diapers.

Speaking of diapers, I know I’m going to want to have something for the baby to lay on for diaper changes, considering we will only be in our suite first thing in the morning and at night to sleep, so I’m bringing our butt-ums up baby Changing Pad.

There is a convenient clip for attaching the changing pad to your stroller or diaper bag when you’re on the go. I have a feeling I will end up changing my little one on our four hour flight, so mine will be clipped to my carry-on luggage. This changing pad holds 2-4 diapers and a travel wipes container. One side is made of vinyl (easy to clean…) and the other side is ultra soft chenille (…and machine washable).

Stacy Sager is the mompreneur behind butt-ums up baby. Aside from creating products that come in handy for the on-the-go mom, she’s also somewhat of a travel expert and I had the chance to chat with her when she was on The Mommy Mentor show back in February. She offered some valuable tips to me, as this will be my first time traveling abroad with my children.

Some of her family travel tips include:

Try to be relaxed and calm because babies pick up on your emotions. Preparation is key when you’re traveling with kids and you have to expect the unexpected. Kids learn and grow by sensory, so don’t leave them behind! Planning ahead will ensure you and your family have a fantastic time when you arrive at your destination.

Regarding international travel, allow for delays and enough time to check bags and get through security with your little ones. Airlines suggest two hours before boarding. We’re giving ourselves a little more time than that since we have to take a tram into the airport from parking.

Airlines allow you to bring formula or breast milk onto the plane for the baby, as well as snacks and medicine. It’s important to have something for the baby or child to drink, eat, suck on during take-off and landing. Most importantly, landing.

Bring disposable bibs, utensils, placemats, so you don’t have to carry around the messy stuff. Bring some ziplock bags and hand sanitizer/sanitizing wipes on your flight, so you can dispose of dirty diapers. I may even stick a dryer sheet in the bags for extra “scent control”. Pack a change of clothes for the kids in your carry-on, in case of accidents.

Stacy has so many more useful tips in her article in Expectant Mother’s Magazine. You can read and print-out her informative checklist here.

Be sure to check out butt-ums up baby for fabulous, made in the USA baby items. Excellent place to shop for brand new mamas where you can find matching blankies, burp clothes and changing pads among other fabulous things.

*A special thanks to Stacy for the gorgeous changing pad and all of the useful tips she has provided me. I am feeling quite confident about traveling with my kids and she has a lot to do with that!