Bringing a car seat on the plane is not only recommended for safety reasons but will also make the flight easier and more comfortable for everyone involved. Your baby will have her own place to hang out and play and you will have your arms and lap free to do whatever you wish. Visit TheMamaList.com for more information on traveling with a car seat.

A baby carrier is an absolute necessity when traveling with your baby - especially if you're the only parent. Airline security now allows you to wear your baby through the security check point without having to take it off, leaving your hands free to load and unload gear from the conveyor belt.

I wear this over my clothes across my chest when traveling with my baby. The outside zipper is perfect for keeping travel docs - boarding pass, id, credit card, luggage tag and baby's birth certificate. it's easy to get to one-handed and you always know where everything is. Just one less thing to be frazzled about.

My daughter has never had any issues with the change in air pressure but I always bring these along just in case. The Nuk brand works best for her. They make sizes 0+ and 6 month+.

This stylish nursing cover is a must-have for moms who are still breastfeeding. Whether it's hunger, ear pain or for comfort, it's likely that your baby will want to nurse at some point during the flight. The band at the top keeps the cover open just enough so you can see your baby and make sure they are latched on properly. Lots of cute colors and patterns to choose from.

I use cloth diapers at home but the thought of traveling with loads of dirty diapers is a little too overwhelming for me so I give in and use disposables while on the road. These diapers seem a bit smaller than marked so I would recommend leaning toward the larger size.

Depending on the length of the flight you may be able to get away with not changing any diapers but if you're not so lucky these sacks are a good way to store dirty diapers until you get off the plane. As a courtesy to other passengers I would not use the bathroom garbage for dirty diapers since the space is so small and there is not a lot of air circulation. I used the biodegradable version.

Bring along your baby's favorite toy for some in-flight entertainment. Jacques the Peacock is a big hit with babies. They love the crinkly sounds and bright colors.

Put some mashed up avocado or sweet potato (or something that won't spoil) in these lightweight containers. The pots are insulated and will keep cold food cool or heated food warm. They can also fit an entire jar of baby food.

Bring along your baby's favorite book in case her toys just aren't doing it for her. This book is bright and fun and sometimes my daughter just likes to chew on it. : )

The handy little travel bed is super lightweight and compact (I was able to squish mine in the top of my suitcase) and serves as a great place for baby to sleep when you're away from home. Works outside as well providing UV protection from the sun.