Do you forget something every time you pack for a trip? Get organized with our interactive family packing list, which includes every essential item you’ll need on your next adventure with the kids.
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Baby and Toddler Gear
- Baby carrier
- Bibs
- Diaper ointment
- Bottles or sippy cup
- Car seat
- Changing pad
- Diapers and/or pull-ups
- Wipes
- Extra clothes
- Food and snacks
- Formula
- Juice
- Travel stroller
- Toys
- Baby food
- Blankets
- Child’s toilet seat
- Portable highchair/booster
- Playard
- Nursing pads
- Pacifiers
- Waterproof sheets
First-Aid Kit
- Medications for colds, fevers, allergies, motion sickness and tummy aches
- Prescription medicines
- Vitamin supplements
- Band-Aids
- Tweezers
- Thermometer
Outdoor Gear
- Anti-itch cream
- Bug spray
- Mittens, hat, scarf (winter)
- Rain coat/boots
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, wide-brimmed hat (summer)
- Weather-appropriate footwear (sandals, boots, sneakers)
- Weather-appropriate jacket
- Air mattress
- Beach towel
- Binoculars
- Camping stove/fuel Can opener Compass/GPS
- Cutlery/dishes
- Flashlight
- Insect repellent
- Lighter
- Shortwave radio
- Sleeping bags
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Tent
- Trekking poles
- Umbrella
- Water bottle
- Beach toys
- Cooler
- Reusable water bottles
- Umbrella
- Swiss Army knife
- Corkscrew
Toiletries
- Body lotion
- Contact lenses and solution
- Cosmetics
- Curling iron/hair straightener
- Deodorant
- Eye drops
- Feminine hygiene products
- Floss
- Glasses
- Hairbrush or comb
- Hair care products
- Hair dryer
- Hand sanitizer
- Lip balm
- Moist towelettes
- Mouthwash
- Paper towels/tissues
- Razors and shaving cream
- Soap
- Toiletry bag
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Towel/wash cloth
- Universal sink stopper
- Woolite or detergent packets
- Shampoo and conditioner
Clothing and Accessories
- Beach cover-ups
- Belts
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Dresses
- Dress shoes
- Gloves/mittens
- Hiking boots
- Jacket
- Jewelry
- Knit hat
- Long underwear
- Pajamas/sleepwear
- Pants/trousers
- Rain boots
- Raincoat
- Sandals
- Scarf
- Shapewear
- Shirts
- Shorts
- Slippers
- Socks
- Tights
- Suit(s)
- Sweaters
- Sweatshirts
- Swimsuits
- Sneakers
- T-shirts
- Underwear
- Watch
- Wide-brimmed hat
Travel Gadgets and Entertainment
- Camera and charger
- Cell phone and charger
- Converters and adapters
- Extra memory cards or film
- Tablets
- PDA Spare batteries
- Books
- Coloring books
- Music or movies
- Board games
- Crayons/markers/pens/pencils
- Kid-friendly camera
- Portable electronics: DS/hand-held DVD player/tablet
- Playing cards
- Stuffed animals
- Toys
- Travel journal
On the Plane
- Books or magazines
- Earplugs
- Eye mask
- Inflatable pillow
- Travel blanket
- TSA-approved Ziploc bags
- Snacks
- Headphones
- Chewing gum
In the Car
- Antifreeze
- Ice scraper
- Jumper cables
- Keys
- Motor oil
- Pillows and blankets
- Spare tire or donut
- Windshield wiper fluid
Important Documents
- Passport, visa(s) and photocopies
- Driver’s license
- Copy of airline tickets, hotel reservations, and car rental
- Insurance information
- Medical and vaccination records
- Membership cards (AAA, frequent flier)
- Cash
- Credit and ATM cards
- Passport/travel document organizer
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