Planning a Picnic with Your Baby? Get These Essentials!

The weather is warm, and it’s the perfect time to start planning a picnic with your baby, whether you go to a park or your backyard. When planning your picnic, there are a number of essential items you will need to keep your baby comfortable and clean, as well as hold their attention while you are setting up and putting away the picnic. From having the right food to remembering sun protection and a garbage bag for cleaning up, here are some of the items to remember to pack for your fun picnic. 

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Baby Bibs

A Multipurpose Baby Blanket

A receiving blanket is multipurpose for a picnic. It can act as a picnic blanket for your baby. If the wind picks up, the baby blanket will keep your baby warm. A 100% cotton muslin receiving blanket will not only keep your baby warm but is also breathable to prevent overheating. The baby blanket can be a stroller cover if you are walking to and from your destination, or an emergency burp cloth or changing pad.

 Food for Your Baby

Once you have a place to eat, it’s time to break out the food. Keep things simple and remember that your baby will likely want to sample whatever you are having if they’re old enough, and you don’t have the same meal. Fruits and veggies that you can pre-cut are often great ideas as they are easy to hold and chew for babies who are still getting used to having teeth. If you are using purees, don’t forget baby-safe utensils. Be sure to bring a sippy cup, and consider ice depending on how hot the weather is.

 Baby Bibs to Limit the Mess

Don’t forget baby bibs to help limit the mess. Since your baby likely won’t be in a highchair, you will have to rely on the bibs to keep things clean. Use a wide baby bib that wraps around your baby to catch any sneaky dribbles.

 Burp Cloths and Wipes to Clean the Mess

No matter how careful you are, it’s likely that there will be some sort of mess. Use burp cloths and baby wipes to clean up your baby. The burp cloths will pull double duty when it’s time to burp your baby, as well, protecting you from getting messy. The best burp cloths also snap around your baby, transforming into a baby bib, so you won’t have to carry more than necessary. 

 Toys for Holding Attention

Bring some of your baby’s favorite toys. If they are teething, don’t forget toys that are easy to chew on to tide them over until you have the food ready. Toys can help hold their attention while you are setting up and putting away picnic supplies. 

 Sun Protection for Your Baby

Don’t forget sunscreen as babies are susceptible to sunburn. A hat is also highly recommended and try to choose a place with shade or bring a beach umbrella, if possible.

 Garbage Bag to Pack Out Trash

A garbage bag is especially useful if you are not at home. Instead of carting your trash back and forth to the park’s receptacle, bring your own bag, bag it all up, and then dispose of the bag. This is far easier while you are taking care of your baby than having to make multiple trips. 

 About aden + anais

The signature aden + anais super-soft 100% cotton muslin products, introduced in 2006, have proven to be favorites of parents everywhere. Super-soft baby blankets from aden + anais are indispensable for their versatility and preferred by both parents and gift-givers alike. The versatile baby blankets can go from swaddling a baby during naptime to acting as a stroller cover or an emergency burp cloth. Readers of Parents Magazine named the baby blankets as essential baby items. Whether you are a new or seasoned parent, aden + anais offers practical, stylish, and cute baby essentials. The products are designed with a focus on simplicity, comfort, and style. aden + anais’ high-quality, Insta-worthy products include baby blankets, swaddles, baby bibs, and more.

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