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Do you always feel like you forget something every time you pack for a trip? Get organized with our family travel packing list with essentials ranging from personal items to outdoor gear. Print out this list before you take your next family vacation, to be sure you haven't missed any essentials!

   Baby & Toddler Gear: Carry-on/Close at Hand

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Baby carrier

Bibs

Diaper ointment

Bottles or sippy cup

Changing pad

Diapers/Pull-ups

Wipes

Extra clothes

Food and snacks

Formula

Baby food

Blankets

Nursing pads

Pacifiers

Juice (purchase after security)

   Baby & Toddler Gear

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Car seat

Stroller (gate check)

Child's toilet seat

Portable highchair/booster*

Pack 'n Play*

Waterproof sheets

* Some hotels may provide highchairs, boosters and pack-n-plays. Inquire and request ahead.

   Entertainment

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Books

Coloring books

Travel games

Handheld games (DS, PSP)

Kid-friendly camera

Playing cards

Music or movies

Portable DVD player

Stuffed animals

Toys

Crayons/markers/pencils

   Important Necessities*

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Driver's license

Copy of E-tickets

Guidebook(s)

Hotel reservations

Directions

Insurance information

Traveler's checks

Calling card

Car rental confirmations

Cash

Credit and ATM cards

Credit card contact info

Photocopies of birth certificates

Passport, visa(s) and photocopies

Medical and vaccination records

Membership cards (AAA, frequent flier)

* Keep these items close at hand, and pack in your carry-on bag, if flying.

   Personal Items & Hygiene

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Body lotion

Contact lenses and solution

Cosmetics

Curling iron

Deodorant

Eye drops

Feminine hygiene products

Floss

Glasses

Hairbrush or comb

Hair care products

Hair dryer

Hand sanitizer

Hair straightener

Lip balm

Moist towelettes

Mouthwash

Paper towels/tissues

Razors and shaving cream

Soap

Toiletry bag

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Kid's toothpaste

Towel/wash cloth

Universal sink stopper

Woolite or detergent packets

Kid-friendly shampoo and conditioner

   First-Aid Kit

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Anti-itch cream

Band Aids

Hand sanitizer

Motion sickness remedies

Neosporin

Tweezers

Thermometer

Tummy ache medicine

   Medications & Health

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Allergy pills

Cold medicine

Contraceptives

Herbal supplements

Malaria tablets

Pain relievers

Prescriptions

Sleep medications

Vitamins

Water purification method

Nausea and diarrhea remedies

   Clothing & Accessories

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Beach cover-up

Belt

Comfortable walking shoes

Dress(es)

Dress shoes

Gloves/mittens

Hiking boots

Jacket

Jewelry

Knit hat

Long underwear

Pajamas/sleepwear

Pants/trousers

Rain boots

Raincoat

Sandals

Scarf

Shirts

Shorts

Slippers

Socks

Stockings

Suit(s)

Sweaters

Sweatshirts

Swimsuit

Sneakers

T-shirts

Underwear

Watch

Wide-brimmed hat

   Gadgets

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Camera and charger

Cell phone and charger

Converters and adapters

Extra memory cards or film

Laptop and accessories

MP3 player

PDA

Spare batteries

Travel alarm clock

Video camera and charger

   On the Plane

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Books or magazines

Earplugs

Eye mask

Headphones

Inflatable pillow

Travel blanket

TSA-approved luggage locks

TSA-approved zip-lock bags

   In the Car

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Antifreeze

Driving directions

Ice scraper

Jumper cables

Keys

Maps

Motor oil

Pillow and blanket

Spare tire or donut

Windshield wiper fluid

   Outdoors

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Air mattress

Beach towel

Binoculars

Camping stove/fuel

Can opener

Compass/GPS

Cutlery/dishes

Flashlight

Insect repellent

Lighter

Shortwave radio

Sleeping bag

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Tent

Trekking poles

Umbrella

Water bottle

Beach toys

   Miscellaneous

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Address book

Cooler

Chewing gum

Corkscrew

Swiss army knife

Travel journal

   Other Items

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