9 Tips For Navigating the Holidays With a Newborn

Whether it's a short trip to grandma's house or a long-haul flight, one thing's for sure: you don't want to leave the necessities behind. It's the Murphy's Law of parenting — the moment you decide to leave something behind, you'll wish you hadn't. Of course, you want to simplify as much as possible, but it's just one of those phases in life when you'll likely want to bring the swaddles, spare bottles, a change of onesies, even an extra outfit for yourself (in case there's a blowout), soft blankets, wipes, and a small mountain of diapers. Let's not forget the car seat, stroller, or bassinet. Did I miss anything?