50 Things To Remember To Pack for Kids and Families #ThePalmettoQueenTravels

One thing that I am super obsessive about when going on vacation, or even away for a weekend, is packing. I make a list and check it multiple times. I even have a list in my planner that are the things I tend to forget, but can make a trip miserable without them. I want to share that list, plus a few extras with you!

Some may seem like a "duh!" moment, but all have been forgotten at some point- it is a good list to have in your planner and refer to (I even refer to it for a day trip!)

1. Sunscreen
2. Car Sick Medication
3. Bandaids/ antibacterial ointment
4. Hats
5. Allergy medications
6. Prescription Medications
7. Entertainment
8. Map
9. Umbrella
10. List of important phone numbers
11. Documentation of credit card/ bank information (in case you need to cancel anything)
12. What your child must have to sleep
13. Book for yourself
14. Sunglasses
15. Water (I always forget water and have to run to a convenience store and pay more)
16. Diapers (yes, I have forgotten and had to run out and buy some)
17. Wet wipes
18. grocery bags
19. Stroller (yes, I forgot to pack it and had to carry Kodabug all day)
20. Swimming necessities
21. Water bottle/ Water Bean (This is an absolute for me to stay on track of water)
22. Coffee- hotel coffee is weak- we take extra
23. Planner- never leave home without it, but it is easily forgotten amongst chaos
24. Notepad- you never know when an idea is going to strike
25. Quiet time necessities- movie/ tablet/ etc- for when the kids need to wind down
26. Extra outfit
27. Jacket and Jeans- you never know when a cold snap is going to hit
28. Camera
29. For me- voice recorder (never know when your room might be haunted)
30. Night Light
31. Favorite movie for the kids
32. Something dressy
33. Extra shoes- my brother lost a shoe in quicksand at some gardens once
34. Hairbows
35. Toiletries
36. Glasses
37. Birth Control
38. Feminine Products
39. First-Aid Kit
40. Car Emergency gear (tire pump, battery charger, etc)
41. External battery pack for devices
42. Picnic Blanket- we use ours all the time, even for the kids to play in a hotel floor
43. Headphones (for kids and adults)
44. Special Needs Items (SPD, ADHD, Etc kids need certain extras)
45. Snacks kept handy
46. Special Lovey for littles
47. Each kid their own bag for their toys/ entertainment- make your children responsible for this (with help, even my 2-year-old does this)
48. Hand Sanitizer
49. Safety Items (if lost bracelet, child leashes, play pen, etc depending on the vacation)
50. Mosquito repellant

There are many more things on this list- these are the things that we as moms can easily forget. What items would you add to this list?