Tis’ the season for family vacations! Planning a trip everyone will enjoy is never easy but you’ll be ahead of the game if you bring along these must-have travel items for family vacations.
Must Have Travel Items For Family Vacations
Emergency Bag – Load up on band-aids and ointment, bug spray, sunscreen and extras like tide sticks, ziplocs, bags for motion-sickness (these are life-changing for motion sick kids), wipes (regular and flushable), and other items depending on your destination like a beach tent and baby powder for summer vacations.
Medicine – Be sure to bring all prescription medicine (including a few extra days) along with a digital thermometer and fever-reducing medicine. Note: Always bring these items in your carry on bag.
Tote Bags – A few lightweight bags are great to have on hand for extra purchases, carrying coats, etc. These Sesame Street Envirosax bags are a favorite for families with young kids.
Packing Cubes are a Must Have Travel Items for Family Vacations.
Packing List – Give everyone their own packing list so they can check off items as they pack. I’m a big fan of using packing cubes to keep everything organized.
Identification Labels – Label everyone’s favorite items before you go. It is much easier to locate lost items when they’re labeled. Order a set of Mabel’s Labels for every kid and you’re ready to go.
Backpack/Travel Bag for Each Person – Have each person carry their own bag filled with snacks, water, journal and personal entertainment items and chargers.
Headphones – Kids and adults will be happiest with comfortable headphones.
Chargers and Surge Protectors are Must Have Travel Items for Family Vacations.
Chargers – I always travel with a portable charger (and cords) for every device and a travel surge protector to use in hotels.
Personal Safes – A portable personal safe is a must for water park visits.
Must Have Travel Items For Young Kids
Stroller Accessories – Heading to a warm climate? A clip on stroller fan is a must.
Lightweight Blankets – Muslin swaddles are great for swaddling babies, blocking sun on a stroller, sleeping and airplane blankets.
Lightweight Booster Seats – Babies and toddlers will need their usual car seats on vacation but bigger kids can use the space saving mifold and bubble bum backless booster seats.
Baby and Toddler Necessities – Never deal with another lost pacifier again with BooginHead Paciclip. For toddlers who drop everything, the BooginHead Sippigrip is a must have for car seats, high chairs and strollers. Keep a stash in your diaper bag and you’re good to go.
Family Entertainment – Be sure to stock up on audiobooks, movies, and travel games before you go.
I hope this helps you get ready for your next family getaway. Bon voyage!
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Great suggestions! Thanks so much for including Mabel’s Labels. Pinning and sharing 🙂
Nice to know you are always prepared and have taught your daughter to be prepared as well. I know if I go anywhere I always like you with me. The traveling professional, that’s what you are.