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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)

 Toss

– 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