Traveling Instructions for Toddlers

Hi Everybody, It's Nelson for once. I thought I would share Karina's packing checklist for travel with toddlers. She left Monday night with Bekah for the wedding festivities of her life long friend Jamie Noling. Since she has traveled so many times, her list of things to bring has become quite adept for traveling with a toddler. I thought I would share it. I am guessing that it will be useful for other moms out there in internet land. Enjoy!

Packing List for Toddler

Diaper Bag
Diapers
Butt Paste (3 oz in ziplock bag)
Changing pad
Ziploc bags for dirty clothing and diapers
Baby wipes
Blanket
Change of clothes
Plastic Bib (2)
Waterproof pad (1)
Change of clothes for me
Toys
Hand gel (in ziplock)
Aspirator
Proof of Birth/birth certificate
Yo Yo blanket
Snacks
Snack trap
Bowl
Spoon
Sippy cup with juice
Juice box
Meals

Carry-On
Car seat
Stroller
Car seat base
Baby Bjorn
Diaper Bag
Small suitcase (baby)
Trip itinerary and receipts

Suitcase
Nalgene bottle
2 Sippy cups
2 bowls
Snack traps
2 spoons
Blanket (1 – to play on; 1 – to wrap in)
Crib and Pack N Play sheets
Waterproof pad (2)
Diapers
Clothing
• Light pajamas (1)
• Footie pajamas (2)
• Sleep sacks (1)
• Swaddle (1)
• Warm outfits (6) – include socks, hats, shoes, etc.
• Light summer outfits (4) – include socks, shoes, etc.
• Warm hat (2)
• Sun hat (2)
• Socks
• Shoes
• Bathing suit
• Jacket or sweater
Plastic Bibs (4)
Dreft detergent
OxiClean
Wipes
Monitor
Ocean maker
Toys
Cosmetics – put in checked luggage
• Sunscreen
• Lotion
• Shampoo
• Washcloths (4)
• Dove soap
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
Bathing suit
Water diapers
Afghan for sleeping

My Packing List
Cell phone
Cell phone charger
Camera and case with battery charger
Sunglasses
Clothing
• Jeans (1)
• Capris (2)
• Nice slacks (1)
• Sundress (1)
• Skirt (1)
• Shorts (2)
• Long sleeve tops
• Short sleeve tops
• Sweater
• Fleece
• Coat
• Workout clothes (sports bras, shorts, t-shirts, long-sleeve t-shirt)
• Pajamas (1 – warm, 1 – light)
• Running shoes
• Flip flops
• Water shoes
• Nice pair of shoes for church
• 2 dressy outfits
• Bathing suits
• Underwear
• Bras
• Socks (white and colored)
• Brown shoes (Rocket dog)
• Black shoes (Sketchers)
• Tank tops
• Visor
Cosmetics
• Make-up
• Facial lotion
• Facial soap
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Shower gel
• Shave gel
• Razor
• Hair gel
• Hair mouse
• Hair spray
• Blowdryer and diffuser
• Curling iron
• Sunscreen
• Summers Eve
• Birth control
• Contact case
• Saline
• Glasses
• Jewelry
• Juice Plus
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste

Food Items for when we get there
Apple juice
Yogurt
Bananas
Apples
Black beans (3 cans)
Green beans (1 can)
Freeze dried fruit (she likes bananas, mangos, strawberries, apples – add Trader Joes or Costco)
Apple sauce
Toast with butter or jam
Turkey meatballs (frozen section of Trader Joes)
Cheerios – small ziplock of them
Cereal fruit bars – Trader Joes (she likes all the flavors)
Peanut butter
Snap Peas – like crackers from Trader Joes
Monterey Jack Cheese – shredded

To Do List before we go:
Dog sitter
Empty dirty diapers
Unplug: heater, diaper warmer, monitors
Turn heat down/Swamp cooler off
Mail pick-up?
Water flowers?

Also need to bring:
Bookmark items
Contact info for Dog