Depending on where you are going on your family ski holiday you will have different requirements.Cold and miserable kids will be terribly unhappy so try to bring appropriate gear to keep them warm and smiling as they career down the slopes. Look at our kids ski equipment section for some tips before you even start to pack.

Have a look also at our family ski holiday section for tips on choosing the perfect family ski resort, ski childcare options and what age is best to learn to ski.

Here is a list for ski stuff to pack and a general list of items to pack. We have also provided you with more general packing lists including a first aid checklist, car checklist, a hand luggage checklist and lots more here on this site.

Packing list for a family ski holiday 

A crash helmet

Ski goggles (better than sunglasses)

Sunglasses for lunch or snowball fights

Very high factor sun cream

Sun screen lip salve

Ski mittens (easier than gloves)

Warm fleeces

Thermals

A two piece ski suit (better for toilet trips)

Medical kit

High factor sun cream

A warm hat

Layers and fleeces

An ID tag with your mobile phone number and accommodation address in it for their jacket pocket.

Child-friendly ski resorts and ski accommodation normally provide travel cots, highchairs, baby baths and bottle sterilising facilities but do check and reserve in advance in writing. Bring sufficient supplies such as nappies and baby food/formula as supplies can be limited in certain resorts. 

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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