What to pack for Teens By MiniTime
Let your teens pack their own bags. (Credit: Steve Cole/Getty Images)
If you’ve ever had the urge to send your teenager packing, now’s your chance: Give them this checklist and let them pack their own bags. (Okay, there’s also a checklist for things you might want to hold on to yourself, like your child’s ID and first aid supplies.) Here’s everything your teen needs to be prepared for your next trip.
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Suitcase
Clothes
- __ outfits (1 per day + 1 extra)
- __ dressy outfit
- __ socks (1 per day + 1 extra)
- __ underwear (1 per day + 1 extra) and bras (3 per week)
- __ pajamas (2 pairs per week)
- __ shoes/sandals
- __ barrettes/ponytail holders
- __ sweatshirt/sweater
- __ jacket
- __ hat
Child’s Carry-on Bag/Tote
- __ wallet/souvenir money
- __ MP3 player and charger
- __ cell phone and charger
- __ headphones
- __ deck of cards
- __ homework/textbooks
- __ journal/notebook and pen
- __ washable markers
- __ activity books
- __ book/magazines
- __ Gameboy or another handheld game
- __ laptop, tablet computer or portable DVD player with favorite DVD
- __ sweatshirt/hoodie/sweater
- __ snacks
- __ gum for takeoff and landing to relieve ear pressure
- __ lip balm
- __ glasses or contacts with case and solution
- __ sunglasses
Parent’s Carry-on/Tote
- __ child’s passport if traveling internationally
- __ child’s driver’s license (if they’re old enough)
- __ plastic bags (for storing clothes that get dirty, motion sickness emergencies, etc.)
- __ extra shirt for child
- __ extra shirt for you
- __ tissues
- __ digital thermometer
- __ children’s nasal saline drops
- __ children’s acetaminophen
- __ prescription medications
- __ antibiotic ointment
- __ bandages
Bath
- __ shampoo/conditioner
- __ soap
- __ toothbrush
- __ toothpaste
- __ comb/hairbrush
- __ deodorant
- __ sunscreen
- __ hair styling products
- __ feminine products
- __ makeup
Sun/Pool/Beach
- __ 2 swimsuits
- __ earplugs
- __ beach towel
- __ bug spray
Cold Weather/Snow
- __ gloves/mittens
- __ parka
- __ snow boots
- __ snow pants
- __ warm hat
Health and Safety
- __ prescribed medicine
- __ aspirin/pain reliever
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