Family Packing List for a Short Trip

I love traveling. Once I had kids I didn’t want that to stop. My mom gave me the gift of traveling and I want to do the same with my own kids. With traveling with kids, comes a lot more stuff you have to remember to pack.

When we travel it’s usually for a short period of time. About four days. But again, a lot of stuff you have to remember to bring.

So I’ve compiled a list of things to make sure you pack when traveling with your family for a short trip.

Toiletries

• sunscreen

• facial care products

• makeup/makeup remover wipes

• razor & shaving cream

• ibuprofen/vitamins

• lotion/body wash

• toothbrushes/toothpaste

• deodorant

• chapstick

• pads/tampons

• bug spray

• stain remover

• diaper rash cream

• flushable wipes

• baby wipes

• shampoo/conditioner

• curl cream & hair gels

• hair ties

• comb/brush

Clothing

• 4 outfits/person

• 1 set of pajamas

• 2 bathing suits/sun hats/person

• 2 sets of socks/person

• 3 pairs of underwear

• sandals/tennis shoes

• rain jacket/person

• diapers/pullups (5/day)

• swim diapers

Technology

• phone chargers

• laptop/charger

• watch charger

• camera/charger

• air-pods

• ipad

Other

• baby carrier

• first aid kit

• water bottle/person

• snacks

• 2 books/person

• 2 toys/activities/person

• sound machine

This has been the basis of every family trip we have gone on. I just add more or less depending on how many days we’re going for but this is usually the foundation.

Traveling with kids can be a lot of fun when prepared. I share more about that here. As I mentioned before, traveling with kids means having more stuff, so I like to have a car crate with extras in the car. You can see what’s in my car crate here. Most importantly it’s important to have ready available activities for your littles and I share what we like to have here.

Also, don’t worry, I created a cute PDF checklist for you to save to Pinterest or on your phone.

love & light,

Jalesa