How to Navigate Weaning on Holidays: What to Bring & Parent-Approved Tips

Holidays with a weaning baby might sound daunting at first—new foods, new routines, and new environments—but it can actually be a brilliant time to introduce new tastes and enjoy family meals together. With a little planning and the right essentials, weaning on holiday can be stress-free and even fun.

Here’s how to make it work, what to pack, and some top tips from parents who’ve done it before.

🧳 What to Pack for Weaning While Travelling

Here’s your ultimate weaning travel checklist:

1. Travel High Chair or Booster Seat Compact and easy to clean, a portable high chair or fabric seat harness is a lifesaver for restaurants or self-catering stays. Look for models like the Inglesina Fast Table Chair or a roll-up fabric harness like the Munchkin Brica.

2. Reusable Pouches & Snack Pots Pre-fill reusable pouches with homemade purées or yogurt for easy on-the-go meals. Bring stackable snack pots for fruit, crackers, or chopped veg.

3. Baby Cutlery & Suction Plate A silicone suction plate or bowl can turn any table into a baby-friendly eating space. Don’t forget soft baby spoons and a wipeable bib!

4. Portable Blender or Masher Handheld mashers or mini blenders are ideal for prepping soft foods on the go—ripe banana, avocado, or steamed veggies can become a meal in seconds.

5. Cleaning Essentials Bring a small bottle of baby-safe washing-up liquid, a travel bottle brush, and lots of wipes. A few zip-lock bags are handy for dirty spoons or half-eaten snacks.

✈️ Tips for Weaning While on Holiday

1. Stick (Loosely) to Your Routine Try to keep familiar meal times, but don’t stress about sticking rigidly to your usual schedule. Holidays are meant to be flexible!

2. Embrace Local Foods Fresh fruits, soft breads, mild cheeses, and well-cooked vegetables are great weaning options. If you’re doing baby-led weaning (BLW), let your baby explore the new textures and flavours.

3. Self-Catering Stays Are Easier If possible, book accommodation with kitchen access. It makes preparing and storing baby food simpler and gives you more control over ingredients.

4. Be Ready for Mess Weaning is messy business, especially on holiday. Bring extra bibs, muslins, and a few changes of clothes for your baby (and maybe one for you too!).

🌟 Parent-Approved Weaning Hacks for Travel

· Bring a few jars or pouches of trusted favourites for backup on travel days or when you’re out and about.

· Use ice cube trays at your accommodation to freeze small portions if you’re batch-prepping meals.

· Don’t stress over missed meals—teething, heat, or travel tiredness can all affect appetite. Just keep offering and stay relaxed.

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Bon appétit and happy holidays! 🥄☀️