No longer just a kid but not quite a teen, your tween is old enough now to pack on their own–though you might need to double-check that they haven’t forgotten anything before you leave. Here’s everything you need to prepare for your next tripBy MiniTime
Packing Lists
Suitcase
Clothes __ outfits (1 per day + 1 extra) __ dressy outfit __ socks (1 per day + 1 extra) __ underwear (1 per day + 1 extra) __ pajamas (2-3 pairs per week) __ shoes/sandals __ barrettes/ponytail holders __ jacket __ hat
Child’s Carry-on Bag/Tote __ wallet/souvenir money __ MP3 player and charger __ deck of cards __ homework/textbooks __ journal/notebook and pen __ washable markers __ activity books __ children’s book/magazines __ Gameboy or another handheld game __ sweatshirt/hoodie/sweater __ snacks __ gum for takeoff and landing to relieve ear pressure __ lip balm __ glasses or contacts with case and solution __ sunglasses
Your Carry-on/Tote __ child’s passport if traveling internationally __ laptop, tablet computer or portable DVD player with favorite DVD __ plastic bags (for storing clothes that get dirty, motion sickness emergencies, etc.) __ pajamas __ 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
Sun/Pool/Beach __ 2 swimsuits __ earplugs __ beach towel __ bug spray
Cold Weather/Snow __ mittens __ parka __ snow boots __ snow pants __ warm hat
