Do not be afraid to take a road trip with your kids. As long as you do some necessary planning, you will enjoy your trip! Most likely, you can always run to a store to pick up a forgotten item so do not fret. UltimateMama wants you to be prepared when you go away with the kids for a long weekend.
UltimateMama has a little travel advice for you: plan now and relax later! UltimateMama's list for Packing For A Long Weekend (3 days/2 nights) for a family of four is as follows:
Food and Beverages
– Cooler with ice packs
– Sippy cup for toddler – water
– Sippy cup for baby – water
– Sippy cup for toddler – milk
– Sippy cup for baby – milk
– Bumkins bibs
– Take and Tosstravel utensils/flatware set (BPA free)
– Healthy snacks: yogurt, applesauce, crackers, peanut butter, fruit (pears, peaches, avocado), Cheerios, Chex mix
Swimming Pool/Gym
– Bathing suits for the four of us
– Swim diaper for the baby (reusable)
– Goggles for the toddler
– Sandals, sneakers
– Cover ups for the youngsters
– Gym clothing for adults
Accessories
– Portable crib
– Itinerary (car rental info, places of interest, restaurant info, hotel info – phone numbers for everything)
– Digital camera, extra battery, battery charger, extra memory card
– laptop
– Notepad and pens
– cell phones and chargers
– blackberry
– stroller
– twin mattress for toddler to sleep on floor
Bath accessories for kids
– Small travel Dove soap and Johnson’s shampoo
– Toothbrushes, covers, toothpaste
– inflatable bathtub
– Tylenol
Baby
– Package of diapers, wipes, Desitin, diaper bag
– Teething ring
– A few books
– 2 pajamas and Blankeaze
– 3 or 4 onesies
– 3 pairs of pants
– 3 shirts
– 2 sweaters or cardigans
– 3 pairs of socks
– walking shoes
– mittens
– hat
– warm jacket
– bathing suit
Toddler
– 4 pairs of underwear
– Portable potty and bags
– A few books
– 2 pajamas
– 3 pairs of pants or jeans
– 3 shirts
– 2 sweaters or cardigans
– 3 pairs of socks
– walking shoes
– mittens
– hat
– warm jacket
– bathing suit
Mom
– make-up, comb, brush, toothbrush/paste, hair accessories, toiletry bag (deodorant, shampoo/conditioner)
– small purse and wallet
– 2 pairs of underwear
– 1 pair of pajamas
– 2 pairs of pants or jeans and belts
– 2 shirts
– 2 sweaters or cardigans
– 2 pairs of socks
– walking shoes
– mittens
– hat
– warm jacket
– bathing suit
Dad
– comb, contact solution, toothbrush/paste, shaving cream/razor, toiletry bag
– wallet
– 2 pairs of underwear
– 1 pair of pajamas
– 2 pairs of pants or jeans and belts
– 2 shirts
– 2 sweaters or cardigans
– 2 pairs of socks
– walking shoes
– mittens
– hat
– warm jacket
– bathing suit
