A small outing with baby: planning checklist

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Use this checklist for a local trip, adapting it to your baby’s needs and the equipment you use. It is a packing and planning aid, not a full travel-safety or feeding guide.

Our one purpose

Where we would like to go: ____________________

What we want to do there: ____________________

A simpler option if plans change: ____________________

Before we leave

• Check the route, access and transport arrangements.
• Find out where we could sit, feed or change the baby.
• Check the weather and use equipment according to its instructions.
• Tell anyone we are meeting that our arrival or leaving time may change.

Our own packing list

Changing supplies: ____________________

Spare clothing: ____________________

Feeding items prepared and stored safely: ____________________

Items needed for a particular health or access need: ____________________

My keys, travel items and personal essentials: ____________________

Do not add an item just because another family packs it. Add what your baby and you actually need.

Our way home

How we will return: ____________________

What we will do if transport changes: ____________________

Someone I can contact if I need help: ____________________

For warm weather, read the NHS advice on baby sun safety. Do not cover a pram with a blanket or muslin to make shade.

For next time

One useful thing to keep: ____________________

One item to replace or plan to change: ____________________

Coming home early is an option, not a failed outing.

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