Ok, so I admit, I may LOOK organised, I may SEEM organised, I may come across as organised, but only my husband could tell you, sometimes, I am not very organised at all and due to this we have got ourselves into quite a pickle when travelling over the years. I used to mock my mother for her stack of lists when we went on family holidays and still think that my parents do tend to overpack – just a liiiittle – when they travel, but, when it comes to travelling with young kids: BE PREPARED! I recently found this checklistas I was packing for our family holiday next week. I highly recommend you cut, paste and print! Ok Mum, you’re right, it’s good to have a check list.
Baby & Toddler Gear: Carry-on/Close at Hand
| Baby carrier | |
| Bibs | |
| Diaper ointment | |
| Bottles or sippy cup | |
| Changing pad | |
| Diapers/Pull-ups | |
| Wipes | |
| Extra clothes | |
| Food and snacks | |
| Formula | |
| Baby food | |
| Blankets | |
| Nursing pads | |
| Pacifiers | |
| Juice (purchase after security) |
Baby & Toddler Gear
| Car seat | |
| Stroller (gate check) | |
| Child’s toilet seat | |
| Portable highchair/booster* | |
| Pack ‘n Play* | |
| Waterproof sheets |
* Some hotels may provide highchairs, boosters and pack-n-plays. Inquire and request ahead.
Entertainment
| Books | |
| Coloring books | |
| Travel games | |
| Handheld games (DS, PSP) | |
| Kid-friendly camera | |
| Playing cards | |
| Music or movies | |
| Portable DVD player | |
| Stuffed animals | |
| Toys | |
| Crayons/markers/pencils |
Important Necessities*
| Driver’s license | |
| Copy of E-tickets | |
| Guidebook(s) | |
| Hotel reservations | |
| Directions | |
| Insurance information | |
| Traveler’s checks | |
| Calling card | |
| Car rental confirmations | |
| Cash | |
| Credit and ATM cards | |
| Credit card contact info | |
| Photocopies of birth certificates | |
| Passport, visa(s) and photocopies | |
| Medical and vaccination records | |
| Membership cards (AAA, frequent flier) |
* Keep these items close at hand, and pack in your carry-on bag, if flying (don’t WHATEVER YOU DO get this suitcase stolen: I did.)
Personal Items & Hygiene
| Body lotion | |
| Contact lenses and solution | |
| Cosmetics | |
| Curling iron | |
| Deodorant | |
| Eye drops | |
| Feminine hygiene products | |
| Floss | |
| Glasses | |
| Hairbrush or comb | |
| Hair care products | |
| Hair dryer | |
| Hand sanitizer | |
| Hair straightener | |
| Lip balm | |
| Moist towelettes | |
| Mouthwash | |
| Paper towels/tissues | |
| Razors and shaving cream | |
| Soap | |
| Toiletry bag | |
| Toothbrush | |
| Toothpaste | |
| Kid’s toothpaste | |
| Towel/wash cloth | |
| Universal sink stopper | |
| Woolite or detergent packets | |
| Kid-friendly shampoo and conditioner |
First-Aid Kit
| Anti-itch cream | |
| Band Aids | |
| Hand sanitizer | |
| Motion sickness remedies | |
| Neosporin | |
| Tweezers | |
| Thermometer | |
| Tummy ache medicine |
Medications & Health
| Allergy pills | |
| Cold medicine | |
| Contraceptives | |
| Herbal supplements | |
| Malaria tablets | |
| Pain relievers | |
| Prescriptions | |
| Sleep medications | |
| Vitamins | |
| Water purification method | |
| Nausea and diarrhea remedies |
Clothing & Accessories
| Beach cover-up | |
| Belt | |
| Comfortable walking shoes | |
| Dress(es) | |
| Dress shoes | |
| Gloves/mittens | |
| Hiking boots | |
| Jacket | |
| Jewelry | |
| Knit hat | |
| Long underwear | |
| Pajamas/sleepwear | |
| Pants/trousers | |
| Rain boots | |
| Raincoat | |
| Sandals | |
| Scarf | |
| Shirts | |
| Shorts | |
| Slippers | |
| Socks | |
| Stockings | |
| Suit(s) | |
| Sweaters | |
| Sweatshirts | |
| Swimsuit | |
| Sneakers | |
| T-shirts | |
| Underwear | |
| Watch | |
| Wide-brimmed hat |
Gadgets
| Camera and charger | |
| Cell phone and charger | |
| Converters and adapters | |
| Extra memory cards or film | |
| Laptop and accessories | |
| MP3 player | |
| PDA | |
| Spare batteries | |
| Travel alarm clock | |
| Video camera and charger |
On the Plane
| Books or magazines | |
| Earplugs | |
| Eye mask | |
| Headphones | |
| Inflatable pillow | |
| Travel blanket | |
| TSA-approved luggage locks | |
| TSA-approved zip-lock bags |
In the Car
| Antifreeze | |
| Driving directions | |
| Ice scraper | |
| Jumper cables | |
| Keys | |
| Maps | |
| Motor oil | |
| Pillow and blanket | |
| Spare tire or donut | |
| Windshield wiper fluid |
Outdoors
| Air mattress | |
| Beach towel | |
| Binoculars | |
| Camping stove/fuel | |
| Can opener | |
| Compass/GPS | |
| Cutlery/dishes | |
| Flashlight | |
| Insect repellent | |
| Lighter | |
| Shortwave radio | |
| Sleeping bag | |
| Sunglasses | |
| Sunscreen | |
| Tent | |
| Trekking poles | |
| Umbrella | |
| Water bottle | |
| Beach toys |
Miscellaneous
| Address book | |
| Cooler | |
| Chewing gum | |
| Corkscrew | |
| Swiss army knife | |
| Travel journal |
missing anything?!?
xo, SSM
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