What to Pack: Ages and Stages Guidelines for what to pack for each age and stage from birth through 5 years and beyond. PLUS: Free printable checklists
What to Pack: Ages and Stages Guidelines for what to pack for each age and stage, your child may require more or less depending on their individual needs, where you are going and if you will have washing facilities available. Age Clothing Diapers/Wipes and/or Underwear Under 6 months 6 to 12 months One complete outfit per day you ll be gone PLUS two additional complete outfits One complete outfit per day you ll be gone PLUS two additional outfits 10 diapers per day and 1 package of wipes for every 5 days you ll be gone 8 diapers per day and 1 full size package of wipes for each week you ll be gone Blankets/Loveys/ Special Items 1 for every 2 days you ll be gone (minimum of 2) 12 to 18 months 18 to 24 months 2 years 3 years 4 years 5+ years One complete outfit per day you ll be gone PLUS one additional complete outfit One complete outfit per day you ll be gone PLUS one additional complete outfit One top/dress for each day you ll be gone and one bottom for every 2 days PLUS one additional complete outfit One top/dress for each day you ll be gone and one bottom for every 2 days PLUS one additional top One top/dress for each day you ll be gone and one bottom for every 2-3 days PLUS one additional top One top/dress for each day you ll be gone and one bottom for every 3 days 6-7 diapers per day and 1 full size package of wipes for each week you ll be gone 5 diapers per day and 1 full size package of wipes for every 7-10 days you ll be gone (see above for diapers) For first 6 months of potty training: bring every pair of underwear you own for your child! Plus one full size package of wipes PLUS one diaper for each nap/nighttime (see above for first 6 months of potty training) 1 pair of underwear for every day you ll be gone PLUS two extra and diapers as needed for naps/night time I pair of underwear for every day you ll be gone PLUS one extra 2 for long weekends, 1 for every 3-4 days for longer trips 2 for long weekends, 3 for longer trips 1 for long weekend, 2 for longer trips
Packing Checklist: Under 6 months One complete outfit for each day you ll be away Two extra complete outfits 10 diapers per day 1 full pack of wipes for each 5 days 1 blanket/lovey for every 2 days Bottles/Breastmilk/Formula as needed Burp Rags/Bibs Toys/Soft books/soft animals Socks/Shoes (as needed for where traveling) Sweater/Coat/Hats/Mittens (as needed for where traveling)
Packing Checklist: 6 to 12 months One complete outfit for each day you ll be away Two extra complete outfits 8 diapers per day 1 full pack of wipes for each week 1 blanket/lovey for every 2 days Bottles/Sippy Cups/Breastmilk/Formula as needed Burp Rags/Bibs Baby food/snacks as needed Spoons/Forks Toys/Soft books/soft animals Socks/Shoes (as needed for where traveling) Sweater/Coat/Hats/Mittens (as needed for where traveling)
Packing Checklist:12 to 18 months One complete outfit for each day you ll be away One extra complete outfits 6-7 diapers per day 1 full pack of wipes for each week 1 blanket/lovey for every 3-4 days (minimum of 2) Sippy Cups/Breastmilk/Formula as needed Food and Snacks as needed Spoons/Forks/Bibs Toys/Soft books/soft animals Socks/Shoes (as needed for where traveling) Sweater/Coat/Hats/Mittens (as needed for where traveling)
Packing Checklist:18 to 24 months One complete outfit for each day you ll be away One extra complete outfits 5 diapers per day 1 full pack of wipes for each week 2 blankets/loveys for long weekend, 3 or more for longer trips Sippy Cups/Breastmilk/Formula as needed Food and Snacks as needed Spoons/Forks/Bibs Toys/Books/Soft animals Socks/Shoes (as needed for where traveling) Sweater/Coat/Hats/Mittens (as needed for where traveling)
Packing Checklist: 2 years One top/dress for each day you ll be gone One bottom for every 2 days One additional complete outfit 5 diapers per day OR every pair of underwear if potty training plus 1 diaper for each nap/night time 1 full pack of wipes 2 blankets/loveys for long weekend, 3 or more for longer trips Sippy Cups as needed Food and Snacks as needed Spoons/Forks/Bibs Toys/Books/Soft animals Socks/Shoes (as needed for where traveling) Sweater/Coat/Hats/Mittens (as needed for where traveling)
Packing Checklist: 3 years One top/dress for each day you ll be gone One bottom for every 2 days One additional top Every pair of underwear if first 6 months of potty training or 1 pair of underwear plus one extra and1 diaper for each nap/night time 1 full pack of wipes 2 blankets/loveys for long weekend, 3 or more for longer trips Water Bottles/Cups as needed Food and Snacks as needed Toys/Books/Soft animals Socks/Shoes (as needed for where traveling) Sweater/Coat/Hats/Mittens (as needed for where traveling)
Packing Checklist: 4 years One top/dress for each day you ll be gone One bottom for every 2-3 days One additional top 1 pair of underwear plus one extra and1 diaper for each nap/night time (if needed) 1 full pack of wipes for each week 1 blanket/lovey for long weekend, 2 for longer trips Water Bottles as needed Food and Snacks as needed Toys/Books/Soft animals Socks/Shoes (as needed for where traveling) Sweater/Coat/Hats/Mittens (as needed for where traveling)
Packing Checklist: 5+years One top/dress for each day you ll be gone One bottom for every 3 days Every pair of underwear if first 6 months of potty training or 1 pair of underwear plus one extra 1 blanket/lovey for long weekend, 2 for longer trips Water Bottles as needed Food and Snacks as needed Toys/Books/Soft animals Socks/Shoes (as needed for where traveling) Sweater/Coat/Hats/Mittens (as needed for where traveling)