Summer Travel with a Baby: Top Tips for Stress-Free Family Holidays

Planning a summer holiday with your little one? ☀️ You’re not alone. Every spring and summer, UK parents search in droves for tips on how to travel with a baby — and searches like “travel with kids tips” have surged by over 2100% in recent months.

Whether you're flying abroad or road-tripping across the UK, this guide shares practical, parent-approved tips to make your summer getaway smooth, safe, and baby-friendly.

🧳 Packing Essentials for Baby Travel

When it comes to babies, less is rarely more. Make sure you have the basics covered:

• Nappies & wipes (always pack more than you think you need!)

• Extra clothes for both warm and cooler days

• Muslin cloths for cleaning, shade, or burping — try GoVinto’s Ultra-Soft Muslin Washcloths

• Feeding supplies: bottles, snacks, formula or expressed milk

• Portable bottle warmer for quick feeds — like GoVinto’s USB Bottle Warmer

• Favourite toy or comfort item to help baby feel safe and calm

• Sunscreen (6 months+), sun hat & breathable layers

✈️ Flying with a Baby: What to Know

• Feed during take-off and landing – it helps ease ear pressure.

• Use a baby carrier or sling for hands-free movement in the airport.

• Request a bassinet seat on long-haul flights if available.

• Dress in layers – planes can go from hot to cold quickly.

• Don’t forget extra nappies, snacks, and a change of clothes for YOU too!

🚗 Road-Tripping with a Baby

• Time trips around naps – babies often sleep well in motion.

• Use a baby mirror so you can see them in the rear seat.

• Take regular breaks to feed, stretch, and change nappies.

• Pack a cooler with milk, water, and healthy snacks.

• Keep a small essentials bag near you — no digging in the boot!

☀️ Keeping Baby Cool in the Heat

• Avoid direct sun between 11am–3pm

• Use a stroller fan or hand fan for air circulation

• Dress baby in light, loose clothing (cotton or bamboo is best)

• Use muslin cloths as a light cover or sunshade

• Stay hydrated — offer breast or bottle feeds more often

🌍 GoVinto’s Travel-Friendly Baby Solutions

GoVinto offers smart baby care solutions to simplify summer holidays:

• USB Milk & Water Bottle Warmer

• Ultra-Soft Muslin Washcloths

• Foldable Diaper Changing Backpack

• Gentle Baby Head Support Pillow

Wherever your family adventure takes you this summer, GoVinto has you covered with portable, parent-approved essentials.