family summer vacation packing list to make sure you don’t forget a thing (Free PDF)

Going on vacation with kids is certainly a big transition from jetting off with friends or as a couple. Once there are kids in the mix, there is so much more that you need to pack.

It’s particularly hard if it’s your first vacation in the sun with kids or a  baby and especially hard if it’s a beach vacay. You want to make sure you have everything covered. 

I’ve tried to cover every eventuality on this list.

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I’m not suggesting that you need to take it all (See my guide on HOW to pack for a family vacation for useful tips packing tips) but I hope this big list will serve as a guide to help you pack effectively. 

Packing lists for parents, kids and babies

Download a free printable PDF version, complete with checklist for what you have and what you need to buy, at the end of the list.

CLOTHING, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES

T-shirts

Shirts

Tops

Shorts/trousers

Jeans

Dresses

Jumpers/cardigans

Jacket / waterproof jacket

PJs

Bras

Pants

Socks

Sunhat

Sunglasses

Trainers/walking shoes

Shoes for evening

TOILETRIES

Face wash

Make-up remover

Cotton wool pads

Cotton buds

Moisturiser

Eye cream

Body lotion

Shower gel

Deodorant

Shampoo

Conditioner

Hair styling products

Razor/hair removal

Nail clippers

Nail polish remover

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Dental floss

Insect repellent

Sun protection

After-sun

Feminine hygiene products

Wipes

Anti-bacterial hand gel

FIRST AID KIT

Calpol / liquid paracetamol

Nurofen

Waterproof plasters

Antiseptic

Antihistamine tablets

Antihistamine cream

Thermometer

Motion sickness tablets

Tweezers

Personal medication – e.g. hay fever meds

TECH AND SUNDRIES

Phones (as if you’d forget!)

Phone chargers

Travel adapters

iPad / tablets

iPad / tablet chargers

Headphones/earbuds

Kindles and Kindle charger

Hair styling tools – e.g straighteners

Baby monitor

Night light

BEACH/POOLSIDE

Swimming towels / cuddle-dry

Beach bag

Goggles

Flip flops/beach shoes

Inflatables – rings, lilos

Swimwear

Cover-ups / rash vests

Beach blanket

Beach toys – ball, bat and ball set

Bucket and spade

Floats/armbands

Sun tent/windbreaker

BABY AND KIDS’ TRAVEL EQUIPMENT

Baby carrier/car seat

Kids’ car seat/booster seat

Travel buggy

Sling/baby carrier

Nappy bag/day bag

Toddler backpack with safety harness

BABY SPECIFIC

Travel changing mat

Baby bottles

Formula

Breast pump

Feeding spoons/toddler cutlery

Dummy/pacifier

Sippy cup/s

Nappy cream

Wipes

Travel cot/toddler bed

Nappies

Swim nappies

Nappy sacks

Sleeping bag/s

Bibs/dribble bandanas

Travel potty

UV Sunshade

Travel highchair

Travel blackout blind

HAND LUGGAGE – KIDS

Water bottle – empty for plane

Snacks

Kindle/book

Activity books

iPad / tablet

Blow-up travel pillow

Ear plugs for easing cabin pressure pain

Playing cards

Headphones

Hoodie (wear onto the plane)

Travel blanket/wrap

HAND LUGGAGE – BABIES AND TODDLERS

Nappies

Nappy sacks

Change of clothes

Nursing cover-up

Formula – pre-measured in bottles

Dummy/pacifier

Baby blanket

Baby bottle for water – empty for plane

Snacks/pouches

Travel changing mat

(Quiet!) toys

Wipes

HAND LUGGAGE – ADULTS

Passports

Driving licence

Holiday documents/insurance documents

Credit cards/currency

Water bottle – empty for plane

Scarf of wrap

Blow up pillow

Kindle / iPad

Headphones/earbuds

Playing cards

Chewing gum/travel sweets

Ear plugs for easing cabin pressure pain

Medication for the family

Sleep mask (you can hope!)

Phone charger (just one, just in case)

Free printable pdf version

I know how much effort goes into preparing to go on vacation, so I’ve created a free printable PDF version of my family packing list and included a checklist so you can note the things you already have and need to buy.

Simply click the image or the link below to download your free copy.

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