The Moms At Odds present. The ESSENTIAL. Travel Planning Checklist Kit

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1 The Moms At Odds present The ESSENTIAL Travel Planning Checklist Kit

2 Hiya! I m Jo. I m a traveling with kids expert. And I m also super modest about it can you tell? But hear me out, I ve got a little experience in the area. In the past 4 years we ve taken our kids on 18 vacations which include 27 flights, 5 road trips, 2 cruises, and visits to 8 different countries. At this point I ve got traveling with my family down to a science. Good news I m going to let you in on all my secrets. This traveling kit includes all the checklists you need to prepare and pack for your trip. Enjoy and Bon Voyage!

3 Preparing For Your Trip 4-6 Months Before Trip o Book travel tickets (plane, train, etc) o Book rental car o Make sure passports are current (some countries require for it to be valid 6 months after visit) o Check if visas are required o Book hotels o Speak with friends who have traveled there o Mark it in the calendar (and make sure there are no conflicts) o Request the time off work 2-3 Months Before Trip o Figure out sleeping arrangements o Make sure car seats have FAA sticker (if flying) o Purchase busy toys o Research opportunities to do laundry o Plan destination activities, buy tickets when applicable o Schedule travel appointment with pediatrician o Buy protection cover for stroller o Read travel blogs o Buy handcart for car seat

4 1 Month Before Trip o Borrow/buy and read guidebooks o Plan and map out restaurants o Download local google map o Get maps of public transportation o Set up travel-themed crafts with your kids o Read books to get children excited about travel and the destination o Develop a flexible itinerary with plenty of time to explore, eat, and take breaks o Schedule pet sitting o Check what activities will be missed at school o Consider mailing luggage directly to destination 1 Week Before Trip o Print all tickets and reservations o Start packing Pro-Mom Traveling Tip: Consider getting your child a cheap camera, scrapbook, or travel journal to let them collect memories on the trip o Ask family what they are most excited about for the upcoming travel o Look up weather for the trip o Suspend mail service, pay bills in advance 1 Day Before Trip o Check-in for flight/print boarding passes o Charge all devices o Double-check all important documents are packed

5 Packing List Clothing (in packing cubes) o Daily outfits o Underwear o Socks o PJs o Jackets o Bathing suits o Swim diapers o Dress-up clothes o Hat o Shoes Health/Medical o Diapers o Diaper cream o Baby wipes o Sunscreen o Sunglasses o Band-Aids o Tissues o Children s Tylenol o Thermometer o Prescription medications o Medical info (history, blood type, vaccination records) o Hand sanitizer and/or antibacterial hand wipes o Bug spray

6 Travel o Car seat o Stroller o Comfortable child carrier Feeding o Snacks (preferably healthy, not too much sugar!) o Bibs (plastic so easy to clean) o Kid utensils o Bottles o Formula/baby food o Dish soap o Water bottles Toys/Soothing o Favorite toys (preferably ones without lots of little parts) o Comforting bed toys (blanket, stuffed animal) o New toys o Books o Pacifiers o Swaddles o Tablet Information o Identification (depending on where you are going, photocopies of children s passports/birth certificates might be acceptable) o Printed confirmations of hotels, travel activities, tickets

7 Toiletries o Shampoo (for both parents and children) o Soap o Chapstick o Toothbrushes o Toothpaste o Deodorant o Hairbrush and hair ties o Contacts/glasses Other o Umbrella o Laundry pods o Painter s tape (so many good uses, like for socket protectors) o Sleep items (pack n play, bumpers, pillows) o Camera o Cell phone charger and power brick Carry-On Bag o Portable changing pad o Diapers o Change of clothes for child o Disposable bags for diapers o Interactive books o Small, quiet busy toys (flashcards, lacing cards) o Tickets, identification cards