Travelling Tips When Pregnant
Travelling while pregnant can feel like a delicate balancing act - you want to stay comfortable while still looking polished, but you need to pack smart. With a little strategy, curating a travel wardrobe and navigating the journey can feel effortless, empowering, and yes, even joyful.
Curating Your Pregnancy Travel Wardrobe
When it comes to packing for travel during pregnancy, less is more but strategic less. The key is curating a capsule that blends comfort, polish, and versatility.
- Choose breathable fabrics: Pregnancy often makes you feel warmer than usual, so prioritise airy, lightweight textiles like cotton gauze, linen blends, and soft jerseys. These not only keep you cool but also photograph beautifully on your holiday snaps.
- Lean into stretchy silhouettes: Wide-leg trousers with elastic waistbands, bump-friendly maxi dresses, and soft knit co-ords are lifesavers. They move with you and adapt to your changing shape without sacrificing style.
- Build around neutrals + one pop: A muted palette (think crisp white, classic black and neutral tones of beige, taupe and chocolate) creates endless mix-and-match possibilities. Then, add one bold pop of colour (like our sunny Lemon hue) to keep your looks fresh and memorable.
- Layering is your best friend: A light shirt doubles as a beach cover-up and dinner layer. A relaxed knit can be draped over shoulders by day and worn for cooler evenings. Versatility is what keeps your luggage light.
Packing Light: A Style-First Checklist
To avoid overpacking, think in outfits rather than items. Here’s a simple formula:
- 2 x bump-friendly dresses with day to night capability
- 1 x wide-leg pant + tank or tee matching set
- 1 x lightweight knit layer
- 1 x oversized shirt (cover-up + styling piece)
- 2 x swimwear options (if coastal)
- 2–3 x pairs of shoes (sneakers, sandals, flats/heels)
- Accessories: sunglasses, a crossbody bag, beach or pool ready hat and a light scarf (for warmth or as a nursing cover later)
This compact curation ensures you’ll always feel put-together, while leaving space for souvenirs in your suitcase.
Travelling with Toddlers: Keeping Everyone Happy
Travelling pregnant with a toddler in tow is a true adventure. The trick is preparation with a dash of flexibility.
- Pack their mini carry-on: Fill it with snacks, reusable water bottles, mess-free crayons, stickers and a comfort toy. The independence of having “their bag” works wonders.
- Embrace snacks as saviours: Keep a steady rotation of healthy favourites. For flights, pack chewy or suckable snacks (like dried fruit) to help with ear-popping.
- Entertainment in stages: Start with tactile toys, then books, then screens rolling them out gradually to keep novelty alive. We love the Montessori inspired play app, Pok Pok which encourages open learning.
- Stroller strategy: A compact foldable stroller is gold. Check it at the gate so you have it until the last moment.
- Hotel hacks: Request a cot in advance but bring familiar sleep cues from home. Their pillowcase, blanket or bedtime book. Familiarity = calm.
- Plan around downtime: Toddlers need rest. Slot in slower afternoons or early nights so your days don’t end in meltdowns (theirs or yours!).
Travelling pregnant especially with a toddler may feel daunting but with the right style-first wardrobe and a few clever tricks up your sleeve, it can be an experience filled with confidence and core memories. Remember: this chapter of motherhood is fleeting. By packing light, dressing well and preparing thoughtfully, you set yourself up not just for a smoother journey, but for joyful moments you’ll remember long after the bags are unpacked.
Style Inspo from our L/H Muses
- @sammymayjames in the Stripe V Neck Knit Jumper and Crochet Knit Pant (White)
- @sammymayjames in the Transit Rib Dress and Stripe V Neck Knit Jumper
- @getaurb in the Poppy Cotton Knit Tee (Black) and matching Poppy Cotton Knit Skirt (Black)
- @melissacowell_ in the Transit Rib Dress
- @sammymayjames in the Ella Cotton Gauze Maxi (Seamist)
- @cina in the Deep V Poppy Dress and Sadie Stripe Jumper (White/Navy)
- @melissacowell_ in the Resort Dress (Black)
- @sammymayjames in the Sleeveless Organic Cotton Dress and Organic Cotton LS Tee
- @allira22 in the High Back Poppy Knit Tank, Denim Shirt/Jacket (Saltwash) and Organic Cotton Skirt (White/Black Stripe)
- @melissacowell_ in the Transit Rib Dress