Here are the essentials you almost always need, along with optional items for seasonal trips to the beach, ski mountain or hiking trail.  If there’s an essential of yours that we’ve forgotten, let us know. We’ll add it to the list.

IN YOUR SUITCASE		Packed?	How Many?
Pants		________	________
Shorts		________	________
Tank Tops		________	________
T-Shirts		________	________
Long-Sleeve Shirts		________	________
One sweater or Hoodie (Unless you pack one for the plane)		________	________
Evening Shoes		________	________
Sneakers or Walking Shoes (Seasonally appropriate)		________	________
Flip Flops		________	________
Bathing Suits		________	________
Cover-Up or Sarong		________	________
Underwear		________	________
Socks		________	________
Pajamas		________	________
Medications/Vitamins		________	________
Toiletries		________	________
Make-Up		________	________
Book		________	________
		________	________
		________	________
MISCELLANEOUS		Packed?	How Many?
Contact Lens Kit		________	________
Pedialyte Tabs		________	________
Children’s Pain Reliever		________	________
Band-Aids		________	________
Antibiotic Ointment		________	________
Portable Dish Detergent		________	________
Portable Laundry Detergent		________	________
Snacks to Stash in the Room		________	________
Milk or Juice Boxes to Stash in the Room		________	________
Breakfast Food to Stash in the Room		________	________
		________	________
		________	________
DESTINATION SPECIFIC		Packed?	How Many?
Sun Hat		________	________
Sunscreen		________	________
Extra Beach Towels		________	________
Snorkel Fins/Mask		________	________
Hiking Boots		________	________
Rain Gear		________	________
Bug Spray		________	________
Sleeping Bags		________	________
Medical Kit		________	________
Flashlights		________	________
insect bite/poison ivy ointment		________	________
Long Underwear		________	________
Heavy Socks		________	________
Ski Pants		________	________
Ski Jacket		________	________
Turtleneck		________	________
Light Sweater		________	________
Heavy Sweater		________	________
Gloves		________	________
Scarf		________	________
Hat		________	________
Snow Boots		________	________
Ski Helmet		________	________
Snowboard/Ski Boots		________	________
		________	________
		________	________
IN EACH CHILD’S SUIT CASE		Packed?	How Many?
Water Shoes		________	________
Bathing Suits		________	________
Cover-Up		________	________
Sneakers		________	________
Extra Shoes (Season Specific)		________	________
Socks		________	________
Pajamas		________	________
Long-Sleeve Shirts		________	________
T-Shirts		________	________
Tank Tops		________	________
Shorts		________	________
Jeans		________	________
Leggings		________	________
Sundresses		________	________
Winter Dresses		________	________
Tights		________	________
One Dressy Outfit		________	________
Hoodie or Sweater (Unless you pack it for the plane)		________	________
Toothbrush/Toothpaste		________	________
Medications/Vitamins		________	________
		________	________
		________	________
DESTINATION SPECIFIC (KIDS)		Packed?	How Many?
Sun Hat		________	________
Snorkel Fins		________	________
Snorkel Mask		________	________
Water Wings		________	________
Inflatable Tube		________	________
Sand Toys		________	________
Swim Diapers		________	________
Hiking Boots		________	________
Rain Gear		________	________
Long Underwear		________	________
Heavy Socks		________	________
Ski Pants		________	________
Ski Jacket		________	________
Turtleneck		________	________
Light Sweater		________	________
Heavy Sweater		________	________
Gloves		________	________
Scarf		________	________
Hat		________	________
Snow Boots		________	________
Ski Helmets		________	________
Snowboard/Ski Boots		________	________
Ski Goggles		________	________
		________	________
		________	________
JUST FOR BABIES		Packed?	How Many?
Disposable Pre-Measured Formula Packs		________	________
Bottles		________	________
Pacifiers		________	________
1-2 Days of Baby Food and Snacks (More if you don’t want to buy locally)		________	________
Wipes		________	________
Diapers (As many as you use each day, plus extras)		________	________
Cuddly Toy for Sleeping		________	________
Bedtime Book		________	________
Blanket (Unless you pack one for the plane)		________	________
		________	________
		________	________
CARRY-ON		Packed?	How Many?
Passports for Everyone (International)		________	________
Driver’s Licenses for the Grown-Ups (Domestic)		________	________
Airline Tickets		________	________
Hotel Confirmations		________	________
Car Rental Confirmation		________	________
Magazines for You		________	________
Guidebook		________	________
2-3 Books or Toys for Each Child		________	________
Sippy Cup for Each Small Child		________	________
Disposable Kid-Size Utensils		________	________
Water Bottle for You		________	________
Portable DVD Player or Laptop		________	________
DVDs		________	________
Eletronic Devices for Older Kids		________	________
Movie Downloads to Your Smart Phone		________	________
Medications You’ll Need en Route		________	________
Portable Stain Remover		________	________
Neck Pillows for Overnight Flights		________	________
Phone# for Family-Friendly Car Service at Destination		________	________
Sweaters/Hoodies for Everyone on the Plane		________	________
Wallet		________	________
Keys		________	________
Cell Phone		________	________
Lip Balm		________	________
Lipstick		________	________
Sunglasses		________	________
Eyeglasses		________	________
Fun Snacks		________	________
Healthy Snacks		________	________
Lollipops for Small Children		________	________
		________	________
		________	________
CARRY-ON: BABIES/TODDLERS		Packed?	How Many?
Diapers (a few more than you thought)		________	________
Wipes		________	________
Changing Pad		________	________
Burp Cloth		________	________
Extra Set of Clothes		________	________
Extra Shirt for You		________	________
Blanket/Snuggly		________	________
Pacifier		________	________
Bottle		________	________
Pre-Measured Formula Packs		________	________
1 Full Day’s Worth of Baby Food and Snacks		________	________
		________	________
		________	________
LAST-MINUTE ITEMS		Packed?	How Many?
Make-Up/Toiletries		________	________
Pants with Pockets (Handy for Airport)		________	________
Slip-On Shoes for Everyone (if flying)		________	________
Footy Pajamas for Baby/Small Children to Wear to the Airport		________	________
Cold Juice/Milk Boxes/food		________	________
Stroller		________	________
Baby Carrier or Sling		________	________
Baby or Toddler Car Seat		________	________