Travel Checklist for Families

 

 

 

Travel Checklist for Families

I am not a good packer. True confession time. I travel several times a year and I always have travel packing regrets. My first stop is usually to a CVS or similar drug store for toiletries and beauty products that I have not packed. Another familiar stop is to a Radio Shack or similar because I have forgotten a charger cord.

On my 2 day trip to Orlando last weekend, I packed 5 pair of shoes. That is ridiculous. I wish I could be more like those chic French ladies who have classic wardrobe items that fit well and mix and match with everything. How about you?

I came across a useful article on Vacation Maybe with some great packing tips and a travel checklist for families. You may want to print this out or bookmark it.

Travel Checklist for Infants

• Bottles
• Extra Bottle Nipples
• Pacifier
• Breast Pump and Corresponding Parts
• Baby Food and Cereal (if eating foods yet)
• Baby Spoons
• Baby Lotion
• Baby Wash and Shampoo
• Portable Changing Pad
• Portable Crib or playpen (if you’re staying at  hotels, you can call ahead to see if they have one to use)
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Two to Three Set of Clothes for Each Day
• Hat (if you will be in the sun much)
• Small Toys/Books
• Teething Supplies (Orajel, Teething Tablets, Children’s Motrin, etc.)

Travel Checklist for Toddlers

• Two Pairs of Clothing/Day
• Finger Food Snacks (Rice Puffs, Yogurt Drops, Crackers, etc.)
• Small Spoons/Forks
• Sippy Cups
• Diapers and/or Pull-Ups
• Small Bag of Toys, Coloring Books and Stickers
• Comfortable Shoes
• Jacket/Coat or sweatshirt
• Underwear
• Socks
• Bathing Suit
• Small Night Light
• Favorite Blanket/Toy
• Bibs
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Pajamas

Travel Checklist for Older Kids

• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Clothing (One pair for each day plus two extra pairs)
• Jacket
• “Play” Shoes
• Sunscreen
• Bathing Suit
• Portable DVD Players/Video Game Console
• Movies and Video Games
• Body Wash
• Shampoo and Conditioner
• Makeup and Perfume (cologne for boys)
• Cell Phones
• DVDs and Video Games
• Chargers for all electronics

Miscellaneous

• Coloring Books and Crayons
• Mind Teaser Games
• Drinks and Snacks for the Vehicle
• Books
• Maps and Brochures of Destination Area
• Insect Repellent
• Tylenol/Motrin, Allergy Medicine and Daily Vitamins
• Sunscreen (for kids and adults)

For Everyone

Bring a small flashlight- you can pick one up a the dollar store. These are great to have on your nightstand in an unfamiliar hotel room. If you keep it in your carry-on, you can also use it to quickly find what you need while on the airplane.

Bring sanitized hand wipes and share them with your seatmates. This is a great way to make new friends and spread kindness not germs!

Zip ties- a few of these may come in handy if your luggage handle breaks.

Cloth reusable bag – great for using as a beach bag or picnic bag.

Now don’t forget those charger cords for all your gadgets!