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The first time we flew with my oldest, I packed like we were moving. Diaper bag? Stuffed. Checked luggage? Overflowing. By the end of the trip, I realized I didn’t need half of what I brought. 

Now, many, many, many flights later, I’ve figured out what really makes the experience smoother, for my babies and for me. If you’re prepping for your first flight with a baby (especially during the holidays), here are the five things I’ll never travel without again.

1. Coterie Diapers + Travel Wipes

Coterie is a non-negotiable for me in our day-to-day diapering routine, and yes, I do bring my own diapers and wipes when we travel.

Coterie diapers are incredibly soft, non-toxic, and absorbent enough to handle longer stretches between changes (especially helpful on flights when you might not be able to change your baby right away). When I say I have tested all the diapers over the years, I’m not kidding. Coterie wins for best diaper time and time again.

And their Travel Wipes? I stash a pack in every bag. They’re resealable, compact, and perfectly sized for carry-ons. I’ve used them for diaper changes, snack cleanup, sticky tray tables, you name it. Not to mention they are made with clean ingredients, are larger and are more durable than any other wipe I’ve tried. Truly a travel essential.

2. A Travel Stroller That Fits in the Overhead Bin

We’ve done a lot of family travel in the last couple years. By the time my daughter turned one, she’d already taken over 26 flights. And having a reliable travel stroller that fit in the overhead bin made a huge difference every single time, from security lines to airport naps to never getting damaged or lost on the way to our destination.

Here’s what I look for:

• Lightweight (can carry one-handed)
• Quick, one-hand fold
• Overhead-bin approved
• Reclines for naps
• Easy to push through crowded terminals

3. Coterie’s Skincare Minis

Baby skin is so sensitive, especially when you’re changing climates or spending hours on a plane. My daughter’s cheeks used to turn bright red and dry the moment a plane would take off. And using hotel bath products filled with fragrance and other unknown ingredients is not what baby skin needs. This is why I always pack Coterie’s Skincare Minis.

What’s inside:

• First Wash
• Soft Cream
• Bun Balm
• Neoprene travel pouch
  All TSA-friendly 

Coterie’s skincare line-up is made with top quality, tested and approved ingredients. The Soft Cream and Bun Balm are my go-tos post-flight.

4. Mini Sound Machine

Travel can mean unfamiliar hotel rooms, changing time zones, and unpredictable naps. A mini sound machine has saved us more times than I can count. Pack one that’s portable, USB-charged, and easy to clip onto a crib or car seat. For both my kids, it’s meant better sleep for them (and for us) no matter where we were.

5. Soft-Structured Carrier

My biggest travel survival tip with a baby is being hands free. I learned that quickly with my first and then never traveled without a soft-structured carrier! 

This type of carrier is great for security lines, boarding, long walks through terminals, and soothing a baby mid-flight. Just make sure to choose one with comfortable straps, a supportive fit, and breathable fabric.

After a few trips under my belt, I’ve learned one thing: I never travel without Coterie.

Traveling with a baby will never be totally effortless, especially when you’re adding in the chaos and magic of the holiday season. But having the right essentials makes it way more doable. For me, that means packing smarter and choosing products I trust, like Coterie.

✅ Safe ingredients for delicate baby skin

✅ Diapers with fast, reliable absorbency (no leaks mid-flight)

✅ Compact, resealable Travel Wipes that meet TSA limits

✅ Gentle, fragrance-free Skincare Minis for post-flight skin

✅ Sustainably made with plant-based materials

✅ Hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested

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