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They say if you travel, you will never be the same. The memories, the photos, the experiences … there is nothing greater than taking yourself to a new place and experiencing a completely new world. This is the wonderful part.
The not-so-fun part is the planning and packing! When you book your own travel, there’s food, hotels, clothes, and transportation to worry about. For the planner in your family, it can be daunting task to make sure all members are ready to go. To ease stress right before your adventure, a trip checklist can really help.
The trick to making a trip checklist is to think of categories. Which things can be packed in advance? What needs to be grabbed right before locking the door? Below is a general list for a four to five-day trip, including furry family members. Print off the article and use the blank space to add your own “do-not-forget” items.
KIDS
☐ toys/books/stuffed animals/coloring books
☐ 6 sets of clothes
☐ jacket or sweater
☐ 2 sets pajamas
☐ swimsuit
☐ undergarments
☐ snacks
☐ eating utensils (sippy cups, etc.)
☐_________________
BABY
☐ diapers/wipes/diaper cream
☐ blanket
☐ stroller/backpack
☐ car seat
☐ thermometer
☐ liquid acetaminophen
☐_________________
TOILETRIES
☐ toothpaste/toothbrush/floss
☐ makeup
☐ sunscreen
☐ deodorant
☐ hair supplies
☐ shampoo/razors/lotion
☐ contacts/glasses
☐ feminine hygiene
☐ prescription meds
☐ ibuprofen/Pepto Bismol tablets
☐ hand sanitizer
☐_________________
DOCUMENTS/TRAVEL BAG
☐ Covid/health documents
☐ electronics
☐ chargers
☐ adapters
☐ money
☐ passports
☐ masks
☐ headphones
☐ earplugs
☐_________________
DOG
☐ food/treats
☐ poop bags
☐ leash/harness
☐ muzzle
☐ bed (if traveling by car)
☐_________________
ADULTS (clothes)
☐ 2 pairs pants
☐ sleeping/workout clothes
☐ undergarments
☐ rain jacket
☐ hat
☐ 6 shirts
☐ 2 pairs shoes
☐ swimsuit
☐_______________
Planning the vacation of a lifetime is hard work, but it’s always worth it in the end. Using a trip checklist will simplify those last moments before everybody heads out the door.
