Traveling with Kids
Tips, Trips, and fun little clips exploring the world with kidsSample Packing List
Here is a sample of what one of my packing lists looks like for a 4 day trip to a warm location. Some of the things on the list may seem obvious but it’s the obvious stuff that I usually forget. I tend to write down everything because I hate forgetting stuff and then have to worry about going out to buy it somewhere. That’s money that draws from our eating and entertainment funds.
I try to keep miniatures of all the toiletries so that I can pack as lightly as possible. I like to complete the list as far enough ahead of time so that I can look it over during the morning after I wake up. I keep my list in the bathroom and look at it as I go through my morning routine. I make sure that whatever item I’ve just used automatically gets tossed into the suitcase. It’s a fail safe trick that never lets me down.
| Mommy | 1 year old | 5 year old |
| Bathing suit | Swim Trunks | Swim Trunks |
| Pajamas | Swimmers | Pajamas |
| Shower cap | Pajamas | Flip Flops |
| Lotion | Sunblock | Light Jacket |
| Soap | Wipes | Underwear |
| Toothbrush | Pampers | Toothbrush/paste |
| Toothpaste | Toothbrush/paste | Shorts |
| Underwear | Tylenol | Shirts |
| Flip Flops | Bodywash | PS2 |
| Shampoo, Conditioner | Light jacket | Action Figures |
| Blow Dryer, Brush, Gel | Inflatable tub (buy a new one) | Story Book |
| Sneakers | Vitamins | Vitamins |
| Vitamins | Eating/Drinking Utensils | IPOD (load movies) |
| Phone charger | Bottle cleaning brush | IPOD charger |
