What to pack for Umrah with kids?

It can be a little problematic for anyone to make arrangements for their infants on Umrah trip. Especially for those moms who are going for the very first time along with their children. Here I will mention some things that can be beneficial for you and your child in Umrah. Next time when you are going to book Umrah packages online, check these items before you leave for Umrah.

1) Identification card

Make an identification card that contains the information of the hotel, emergency contact numbers, name, father’s or guardian name and anything you think necessary. You can hang this card in the baby’s neck to avoid any misfortune during Umrah.

2) Baby carrier

A comfortable and robust baby carrier can help you during your tawaf at the holy Kaaba. It will also be a pleasure for a mom to see her baby while doing the ritual of tawaf. As strollers are not allowed in Haram, you can use a durable baby carrier to carry your baby.

3) A compact stroller

You are not allowed to take the stroller into the Haram. You can take a wheelchair in Haram for your baby to carry. In Masjid Al Nabawi you can take strollers in the courtyard. You can choose a suitable place to park your baby and do your ibadah in Masjid Al Nabawi.

4) Anti-lost bands

If your child is age more than five years and you are not able to carry him/her anymore in a baby carrier. In this scenario, you are advised to have an anti-lost band. It can be beneficial while wandering in the crowd.

5) Basic medicines and a Thermometer

Although you can have these from anywhere in Makkah and Madinah, it will be useful to have these in your luggage. It will help in travelling from your home to Saudi Arabia and between Makkah and Madinah in Umrah.

6) Favourite snacks and little water bottle

Only the father and mother can understand the real value of the favourite snacks of their child. You should compromise on quality in a foreign city during Umrah and have the meal from home. A little water bottle can be helpful to give your child Zamzam water in it.

7) Lotion and sunscreen

If you are going to book your Umrah in Ramadan, you may face hot weather there. It is advised to take sunscreen. However, if you are travelling in the winter season, you must carry a lotion that suits according to the skin nature of your little ones.

8) A Few little toys

A few little toys can make your child busy in his world during Umrah travel and also in the Umrah performance. You should not take too much costly and big sized toys as he/she may get it lost or break it while playing with it.

9) Sleeping bag

In Makkah and Madinah hotels, you are provided with all the necessary facilities. In case, if you don’t like the options given by hotel management for your baby’s rest purposes, it would be beneficial to have a sleeping bag.

10) Sun hat and a pacifier

To avoid the scorching sun, it is better to have a sun hat. It also adds a little beautification in the personality of your infant. A pacifier can also be helpful. We know it is readily available from anywhere but who wants to take a risk?

You will see people mentioning many other unnecessary things like diapers, empty bags, etc. I think these are all just a weight increaser to you packing and nothing else. You can have things like these from there in Umrah Travel. So keep your travel luggage both right and light and book cheap Umrah packages with your little ones.