Young-Family Vacation Packing Checklist

Bibs

Glasses and/or contact lenses, if needed (bring an extra pair, too)

Alarm clock

Baby food and utensils

Camera (and film, if needed)

Changing pads

Childproofing materials

Hair dryer (if your hotel does not supply one)

iPod and iPod dock

Pacifiers

Stroller

Video camera

Antibacterial wipes

Baby powder

Comb and brush

Deodorant

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

Gentle shampoo

Insect repellent

Personal-hygiene items

Razors

Shaving gel

Toothbrush

Addresses of friends and family for postcards

Healthy snacks, such as chewy granola bars, dried fruit, mini bagels, nuts, and pretzels

Money (cash, ATM cards, traveler’s checks)

Photograph of luggage contents in case of loss

Travel journal

Ziploc bags for stowing small liquid containers at airports