The Ultimate Family Traveling Checklist
Hi, Friends! I put this ultimate family traveling checklist to help you plan before your travels. Traveling can be daunting or stressful with kids, especially if it’s your first time, so hopefully this can help ease that stress! Make sure to tag me if you use it! Happy Travels!
Airplane Checklist
Carry-On Essentials
- Phone chargers + phones
- Snacks (applesauce pouches, goldfish, crackers, protein bars, veggie straws, pretzels, etc. + snack cups!)
- Chewing gum
- Empty water bottles/sippy cups
- Carry- on bag covers for strollers/car seats ** our car seat bag is awesome! Steven & I both wore one on our back. This way your hands are free for your luggage/kids/stroller**
- Blankets, pacifiers, lovey, stuffed animal (their comfort item)
- Headphones
- Tablets
- Coloring supplies—we love the mess free color wonder markers/paper from Crayola. This way you don’t have to worry about any mess of makers 😉
- Little toy cars, Barbie’s, dolls, trucks
- Disinfectant wipes
- Kleenex/tissue
- Neck pillows
- Money cards, ID’s, passports
- Benadryl/Tylenol
- Cash in $1s, $5s, and $10 bills for tips at hotels, car rental/ubers, dining/bars, etc.
Tip: If flying, download the app of the airline you are flying so you don’t miss any changes in the flight. We have missed a flight because of not being notified/checking once and it was awful!
Baby and/or Toddler
- Diapers & wipes
- Diaper cream
- Tops
- Pjs
- Bottoms
- Socks
- Blanket (x2) (swaddles/night sleeper sacks if baby)
- Shoes
- Hat
- Bibs
- Pacifier/teething toys
- Baby Carrier
- Teething oil/any meds
- Sound machine
- Monitor
- Jacket/Sweatshirt
Toddler/Kid
- Undies/Pull-Ups
- Pants
- Dresses
- Tops
- Socks
- Pjs
- Shoes
- Outdoor Wear if traveling to the cold (coat, mittens, gloves, boots, wool socks)
- Empty water bottle/juice cup
- Blanket
- Any favorite toy/stuffed animal
- Headphones/iPad/Tablet
- Zip up sweatshirt for plane (always gets chilly on the plane)
Mom or Her
- Shirts
- Sweaters
- Jeans
- Leggings
- Socks
- Shoes/boots
- Blazers/ Jackets
- Undies
- Bras
- Sweatshirts
- Glasses
- Toiletries **see list below**
- Phone/charger
- Pillow case (need my silk one lol)
- Jewelry
Dad or Him
- Shirts
- Jeans/pants
- Sweatshirt
- Socks
- Shoes
- Jacket
- Watch
- Phone/charger
Other Items/Essentials:
- Extra chargers/usb cords
- Tums
- Chewing Gum
- Travel pain meds
- Tissues
- Sanitizer/wipes for wiping down seats and changing stations in bathroom for baby
- Wallet/purse
- Foldable baby chair/tray
- Breast milk bags/cooler/pump if breastfeeding (I would sneak in a mini dish soap in my carry-on bag of liquids to wash my pump out in the bathroom)
- Baby Bottles + brush/soap to clean
- Stroller (either a small travel size or double and gate check it)
- Baby Carrier— this is a must if you have a baby
- Boppy pillow
- Dock-a-tot or Snuggle Me Organic for babies (tip: pack on bottom of suitcase and pack your clothes around it!)
- Camera/charger
- Laptop computer/charger
- More snacks
- Hats
- Sunscreen if going to a warm climate + Aloe
- Bandages
- Hand Steamer!
Toiletries:
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Baby shampoo/conditioner/body wash
- Wash clothes for baby
- Contacts + solution
- Toothbrushes + paste +Tooth brush holders
- Makeup
- Face wash/lotion/toner
- Shaving cream
- Razors
- Deodorant
- Bar soap/body wash
- Curling iron/flat iron
- Blow dryer brush
- Brushes
- Hair Products
- Hair ties
- Scrunchies
- Feminine Products
Tip for all soaps and liquids: put items inside quart & gallon sized zip-lock bags so you don’t have to worry about spills. You don’t want something to leak all over your clothes!
Hopefully this ultimate family traveling checklist is helpful for next adventure! Don’t forget to check out my post on “How to Travel With a Baby” for airport & flying tips, and more under my traveling & tips tab. Always feel free to drop down a comment with any questions or send me an email.
Much love,
Kiersten
