https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:58:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962519 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:32:35 +0000 Adira 962519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Good point. I'll put the bath stuff on the list!</p> <p>@travellingbee: Oh hmm! I wouldn't have thought to pack the nose frida, but guess it wouldn't hurt to have it just in case!</p> <p>@mewtill: Yep! On my instructions I'm leaving them, I'm including the dosage of Tylenol and how often! And good idea about the extra pacifier - I should pack at least two! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962390 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:04:58 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 962390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, pack whatever nose sucker you use! And attach a dosage chart to the Tylenol, so they don't have to guess if they need it. The only other thing I'd pack is extra pacifiers, but I don't know if X uses those.<br /> I always overpack clothes! The worst that can happen is you come back with clean, unused clothes, right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962362 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:59:03 +0000 littlebug 962362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: We didn't used to pack the nose frida, and one weekend he desperately needed it and I couldn't find it anywhere, so I ended up having to use a regular bulb and it was terrible. So now I always take it when we travel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962305 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:45:06 +0000 travellingbee 962305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks a lot like our list. We didn't bring tylenol and nose frida/saline but had to buy in NY because he ended up getting stuffy while we were there and had trouble sleeping. Might want to throw in that sort of thing, just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962295 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:42:01 +0000 sheskrafty 962295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@adira: don't worry, X will never hate the boob! ;) Very jealous of your alone time together too - enjoy it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962294 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:42:00 +0000 Smurfette 962294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: I always over pack. I would have 3 outfits for each day and an extra sleeper for each night as well.</p> <p>I would bring bath stuff since he will have sunscreen on. My pediatrician said if you use sunscreen prior to 6 months to make sure to give them a bath that night. </p> <p>Otherwise your list looks great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962277 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:37:47 +0000 Adira 962277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sheskrafty: Thank you!!! I'm nervous to be away from my baby so long (mostly because I'm afraid he'll hate the boob when I get back), but I'm excited for Hubs and I to FINALLY get some alone time together!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962262 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:35:24 +0000 sheskrafty 962262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@adira: Have a great time at the wedding!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962241 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:31:47 +0000 Adira 962241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sheskrafty: I actually asked and they said they didn't think they would need it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962227 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:29:22 +0000 sheskrafty 962227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baby monitor? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962207 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:24:49 +0000 Adira 962207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ALV91711: haha, glad I'm not the only one that thinks so! And I tend to overpack too - but I figure it's better to have too much stuff than not enough, right?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962205 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:24:00 +0000 ALV91711 962205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: that is exactly what the washcloths are for! </p> <p>Sounds like a good list. I tend to always overpack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962194 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:21:40 +0000 Adira 962194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Hmm, good point. I might have some travel baby wash I could pack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962181 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:18:04 +0000 looch 962181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: Sounds good to me, we used baby towels for a long time because we had them, but I don't pack them for trips. The only thing I would consider is that if they are putting on sunscreen and bringing him into the lake, you might want to wash him off afterwards, and a bath might be easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962158 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:10:40 +0000 Adira 962158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: I tend to use our baby washcloths to cover his penis while I'm doing a diaper change! That's what they're for, right?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962143 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:08:20 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 962143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: Perfect. Even though we have baby bath stuff, the towels and washcloths (while cute) are overrated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962134 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:05:53 +0000 Adira 962134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I wasn't going to provide bath stuff because we don't give him a bath everyday, so we were just going to give him one tonight and then we'll give him one on Sunday ourselves. And I figure if they need to wash him at all, they can use their own washcloths and just use water without soap. Does that seem okay? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962128 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:04:45 +0000 looch 962128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bathing stuff? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962124 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:04:22 +0000 Adira 962124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsjets: Yes, thank you!!! I meant to include those as well!!! Soooo glad I posted here for people to catch thing I missed!</p> <p>@NaturallyCathy: haha, I hear you. I'll probably just pack as much as will actually fit in the diaper bag. If that means I have to cut out some clothes, that's what will happen! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962114 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:02:05 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 962114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: The grandparents will probably only change him as much as necessary. If the weather is good, he might be in just a diaper. Common house hold items can be great toys so just an activity mat should be plenty. I'm just trying to think about bulk because I ty to pack light and stull manage to pack too much. And you aren't crazy ;) Just cautious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962106 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:00:08 +0000 Mrsjets 962106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would include a thermometer and Tylenol - just in case as well as a burp cloth or 2, but I think you've the essentials covered. I'd be so excited and also so nervous to leave DS for 2 days at 5 months!</p> <p>Edit - whoops I missed that you already listed the burp cloths! Sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962101 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:58:34 +0000 Adira 962101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Confetti: OMG, thank you for posting that!!! YES! I HAVE to bring the white noise or he will NOT sleep!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962098 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:58:08 +0000 Adira 962098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: haha, no, that's totally cool! Maybe I'll just bring the activity mat (which already has stuff attached) and the books. The books are actually for his bedtime routine - not actual toys.</p> <p>As for diapers, I'm sure he doesn't really need that many - I was just going to bring a package. It's hard to judge how many he really needs, because some days he goes through as little as six diapers, and sometimes it's double that! I want to make sure they have enough, just in case. Plus I'm going to be there all day Friday, so I'll need some for then too.</p> <p>As far as clothes go - I figure more is better, right? I'm mostly concerned about blow-outs. He usually goes through at least two outfits at daycare, plus a sleeper for night. But I also wanted to include a couple extra sleepers in case it's cool during the day. Maybe I'm just being crazy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962094 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:57:17 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 962094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is a great list - the only thing you skipped from our go-to packing list is white noise....if he uses it, be sure to have some form that you can use at the grandparents :) Good luck with the trip and enjoy your getaway !! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962079 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:53:30 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 962079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Take this as my 2 cents and feel free to throw it out but I think you're including too much clothes/diapers/toys. Babies surprisigly need very little especially for two days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962071 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:52:26 +0000 Adira 962071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheert16: haha, glad I could help!! I hope you have fun in Maine!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962064 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:51:12 +0000 cheert16 962064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for posting this! We are headed to Maine for the weekend so I can use this for a guideline! :-) enjoy your wedding and time away from LO </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-my-5mo-need-for-a-weekend-away#post-962047 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:48:55 +0000 Adira 962047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay, Xander's staying with his grandparents this weekend while Hubs and I attend a wedding. They live on a lake, so assuming the weather is nice, he'll probably be outside and possibly in the water. Here's what I think I need to bring, but let me know if I forgot anything!</p> <p><b>Sleep</b><br /> Pack 'N Play<br /> Pack 'N Play Sheets (2)<br /> A&amp;A Swaddle Blankets (2)<br /> Thicker Blanket<br /> Pacifier</p> <p><b>Diapering</b><br /> Diapers (30)<br /> Wipes<br /> Diaper Rash Cream<br /> Aquaphor</p> <p><b>Feeding</b><br /> Bottles (4)<br /> Bottle Warmer<br /> Bottle Brush<br /> Milk (65 oz)<br /> Burp Cloths (4)</p> <p><b>Swimming</b><br /> Swim Diaper<br /> Rash Guard<br /> Sunscreen<br /> Towel</p> <p><b>Clothes</b><br /> Rompers (2-4)<br /> Onesies (2-4)<br /> Long Sleeve Onesies (2-4)<br /> Sleepers (4)</p> <p><b>Toys</b><br /> Activity Mat<br /> Sophie the Giraffe<br /> Books (3-4)<br /> Other toys </p>