Big trips, little travellers
Family holiday packing checklist
Everything a family with a baby, toddler or young child tends to need, grouped so nothing gets left behind. Tick each thing off as it goes in the case.
Pack the travel-day bag last and keep it with you. Take about double the nappies, snacks and feeds you think the journey needs, in case of a delay.
- A passport for everyone, in date
- Boarding passes or e-tickets
- Travel insurance policy and emergency number
- A GHIC card for each of you
- Driving licence and car hire booking
- Currency, and a card that works abroad
- Any visa or entry form the country needs
- Nappies, wipes and nappy sacks
- Formula, bottles and steriliser bags
- The comforter, dummy or teddy
- A cot sheet and a travel blackout blind
- Baby monitor and night light
- Changing mat and a spare muslin
- Bibs, beaker and any usual snacks
- An outfit a day, plus a few spares
- Swimwear and sun hats
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Pyjamas
- Sandals and a pair of trainers
- A light raincoat, just in case
- Calpol or your usual infant pain relief
- Any regular medicines and a copy of the prescription
- High-factor sun cream and after-sun
- Plasters, antiseptic and a thermometer
- Insect repellent and bite cream
- Rehydration sachets for upset tummies
- Snacks and a water bottle
- A full spare outfit for the baby, and a spare top for you
- Tablet, small headphones and chargers
- Nappies, wipes and a change mat
- The comforter within easy reach
- A couple of small, quiet toys
- Swim nappies for the little ones
- Armbands or a float vest
- A parasol or pop-up shade
- Water shoes for stony beaches
- Bucket, spade and a couple of pool toys
- A dry bag for wet swimwear
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