Weekend Getaway Packing List

Prepare for a perfect weekend getaway with the family with this quick and convenient list of packing supplies from Family Fun to cover every member of the family:

MUST HAVE:

Wallet and/or purse and cash (sometimes we forget the most obvious things)

Credit cards and/or traveler's checks (plus list of numbers of both)
ID or driver's license
Car and house keys (plus duplicate sets kept in different bags)
Eye glasses and/or contact lenses (plus lens cleaner)
Sunglasses
Watch
Medical insurance cards
Prescriptions and other medications
Itineraries, tickets and reservation confirmations
Maps and directions
Totebag or backpack for day use
Camera and film
Books and magazines for kids and adults
Toys, playing cards, small games
Flashlight and batteries
Umbrella and rain jackets
Large plastic bags for laundry and wet items
Small plastic bags
Disposable wipes (or put damp paper towels in zippered plastic bags)
Pocketknife
Sunglasses
Travel alarm
Sewing kit
First-aid kit (see separate packing list)
Snacks/gum
Water/juice boxes, no-spill cups
Paper napkins/towels

CLOTHES:

Outfits for each day (place kids' outfits for each day in zip-top bags)

Undergarments
Sleepwear
Accessories
Bathing suits
Hats
Outerwear in winter
Sportswear if needed

TOILETRIES:

Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash

Deodorant
Combs, brushes, hair accessories, blow dryer (if hotel does not provide one)
Shampoo and conditioner
Sunscreens and lip balm
Lotions
Insect repellent
Shaving supplies
Cosmetics
Nail clippers, scissors and emery boards
Tweezers
Cotton balls and/or swabs
Feminine hygiene items

FOR BABY:

Car seat

Diaper bag
Disposable diapers
Changing pad
Baby powder and lotion
Zippered plastic bags
Wet wipes
Bathing supplies
Nursing pads and burp pads
Bibs
Baby food and spoon
Bottles, nipples and caps
Formula and/or juice
Pacifiers
Changes of clothing
Jacket or sweater
Collapsible stroller with canopy or umbrella
Front or back child-carrying pack, or sling style
Blankets
Waterproof sheets
Bathing supplies
Large plastic bags for wet clothes (can also be used as a changing pad in a pinch)

NICE TO HAVE:

Room intercom
Night light
Radio/tape player, tapes, headphones and batteries
Frisbee, sports equipment
Guidebooks and brochures
Stain remover stick
Portable high chair or booster seat
Portable crib or playpen
Pillows
Outlet covers