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Young-Family Vacation Packing Checklist

Young-Family Vacation Packing Checklist

Use this cheat sheet to remind yourself of what you need to pack if you’re traveling with a baby or young child (beyond clothes, of course!).

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Accessories

done!
Bibs
done!
Diapers and diaper bag
done!
Glasses and/or contact lenses, if needed (bring an extra pair, too)
done!
Sunglasses

Equipment

done!
Alarm clock
done!
Baby bottles
done!
Baby food and utensils
done!
Batteries for small electronics and cameras
done!
Camera (and film, if needed)
done!
Car seat
done!
Changing pads
done!
Chargers for your cell phone, camera, video camera, and laptop
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done!
Childproofing materials
done!
Diapers and wipes
done!
Hair dryer (if your hotel does not supply one)
done!
Headphones for watching in-flight movies
done!
iPod and iPod dock
done!
Night-lights
done!
Pacifiers
done!
Sippy cups
done!
Stroller
done!
Toys and games (printable travel games and ideas are available at momsminivan.com)
done!
Video camera

Health and Beauty Items

done!
Antibacterial wipes
done!
Baby lotion
done!
Baby powder
done!
Body lotion
done!
Comb and brush
done!
Contact lens solution, if needed
done!
Deodorant
done!
Face cleanser
done!
First aid kit, including gas relief tablets, antacid, antidiarrheal medicine, antihistamine for allergies, bandages, candied ginger for motion sickness, mild laxative, non-aspirin pain reliever, thermometer in a hard case
done!
Floss
done!
Gentle shampoo
done!
Gentle soap
done!
Insect repellent
done!
Lip balm (choose one with SPF 15)
done!
Personal-hygiene items
done!
Prescriptions
done!
Razors
done!
Regular shampoo and conditioner
done!
Shaving gel
done!
Sunscreen (pack at least one all-purpose sunscreen with SPF 15)
done!
Toothbrush
done!
Toothpaste

Miscellaneous

done!
Addresses of friends and family for postcards
done!
Formula
done!
Healthy snacks, such as chewy granola bars, dried fruit, mini bagels, nuts, and pretzels
done!
Maps and directions (try randmcnally.com for maps, directions, and traffic information)
done!
Money (cash, ATM cards, traveler’s checks)
done!
Pediatrician’s phone number
done!
Photograph of luggage contents in case of loss
done!
Printouts of reservations
done!
Travel journal
done!
Travel pillow and blanket
done!
Ziploc bags for stowing small liquid containers at airports

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Use this cheat sheet to remind yourself of what you need to pack if you’re traveling with a baby or young child (beyond clothes, of course!).

Accessories

Equipment

Health and Beauty Items

Miscellaneous

Did we forget anything on this checklist? What would you add?

You should send out invitations three weeks before your dinner party. Mail, phone, and e-mail invites are all acceptable.

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