Traveling to Europe with a baby might feel overwhelming at first, but the right packing strategy makes all the difference. After a week in Portugal with our six-month-old, I’m sharing exactly what I packed: carry-on, checked bag, and the essentials I’m so glad I had.

I’m launching a new series of destination-based packing guides — to help you pack smarter and start your getaway with less stress and more ease. It only felt right to kick things off with a tropical destination packing list.