Is Combi US okay for travel?
DS and I are traveling for the first time in about two weeks. We are flying from Seattle to Phoenix which is about a three hour flight. I will be alone.
I have a Combi US which I love but I'm not sure if it's big enough.
Normally I carry:
3-4 extra diapers (I'm hoping I won't have to change on the plane, what a nightmare)
Slim case of wipes
Recieving blanket
Cloth diaper burp rag
Sassy disposable diaper sacks
Sling (cotton ring sling)
Extra sleeper/onesie/couple of extra caps and socks
Extra shirt for me (DS is a spitter)
bottle of water
wallet/keys/cell
powder compact/chapstick/lipstick/concealer (doesn't take up any room)
All of this fits perfectly into my bag but there really is no room for anything else. I can probably squeeze a mag in there to read but that's about it. Can you think of anything else I need to bring? I'll be wearing my denim jacket and can always tie it around my waist if it gets too warm.
Normally when I travel I have a backpack stuffed with useless junk, like cd's I never listen to or books I don't read. I also usually have things like camera, cosmetic bag etc. but I'm thinking I'll just check those in with my suitcase.
If you think I need a bigger bag, are there any suggestions? I would prefer a sling/messenger style. Although I'll have my P3 and car seat, most likely DS will be in the sling.
One last thing. When I BF I ALWAYS use a boppy. I've managed to do it in the sling a few times and have been *practicing* with and without a sling in front of the mirror. However DH thinks I should bring it with me to make life easier at my moms house. I still have the little plastic bag with handles it came in. Should I bring that on the plane or will that be too much to carry? I could check it in the suitcase but then I'd need a much bigger suitcase.
I'm sorry, this started out as a simple post and I didn't intend to be this longwinded. It's just that I'm really overwhelmed about the whole airplane traveling. I wish my husband could come but he couldn't get the time off work :(
TIA
DS 10, 5th grade
DD 8, 3rd grade