Packing tips for a holiday with a baby or a toddler

Here is our packing list for what to take when going on holiday and packing for a holiday with a baby or a holiday with a toddler.

Nappies and changing accessories
Tissues and wet wipes
Swimsuits and swimming nappies where appropriate
Sterilising equipment and bottles
A light play mat
Lightweight buggy
Favourite cuddly toy (see entertaining a baby for other ideas)
A travel cot (unless accommodation providing)
Baby monitor
Baby carrier or sling
Mosquito net where necessary
Towels where necessary
First aid kit (see our first aid kit packing lists)
Tape to childproof sockets and wires (see our section on childproofing your holiday accommodation)
Potty
Arm bands
Car seat
Reading and entertainment material
Linen and bedding for your children if not supplied
Children's and adults toiletries including toothbrushes and brushes
Appropriate clothing and shoes such as T-shirts, shorts, cotton dresses or skirts
Ski gear if appropriate(see our section on what to pack for a family ski holiday)
Socks and underwear
Sweaters/sweatshirts
Sun hats
Sunglasses
Sun creams (see our suncare section)
A sewing kit
Travel alarm clock
Adapters
Sandals
Chargers
Torch
Clothesline and detergent
Camera

You will find lots of family friendly travel tips and advice in our research and advice section to help you book the right family holiday. Check out also the experiences of other parents and travellers in our parents forum and add your own experiences as we are a great believer in real parent's experiences as the best measure of whether somewhere will suit you for your family holiday. 

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