The Giant Family Travel Checklist

Giant Travel Checklist for Families

We know that with everyone running around things can get forgotten at the last moment (Kevin from Home Alone).

We know it can be challenging to think of every little item on your own. That’s why we have designed the travel checklist for families below.

Enjoy!

Documents & Essentials

• [ ] Passports (for all family members)
• [ ] Travel tickets (air, train, bus)
• [ ] Hotel reservation confirmations
• [ ] Visa documents (if required)
• [ ] Vaccination certificates (for required destinations)
• [ ] Travel insurance (with family coverage)
• [ ] ID cards
• [ ] Credit/debit cards
• [ ] Foreign currency
• [ ] Driver’s license (if renting a car)
• [ ] Car rental confirmation
• [ ] Travel itinerary (including details of family activities)
• [ ] Emergency contact information (including pediatrician’s contact)
• [ ] Copies of important documents (passports, ID, etc.)
• [ ] Backup credit card
• [ ] Child’s birth certificate (if needed)
• [ ] Consent letter (if traveling with children without both parents)

Electronics

• [ ] Phones and chargers (for parents and teens)
• [ ] Portable power bank (one or more for the family)
• [ ] Camera
• [ ] Camera charger/battery
• [ ] Memory card
• [ ] Travel adapter (sufficient for the family)
• [ ] GPS device/map
• [ ] SIM card (for international travel)
• [ ] Tablets/e-readers (for entertainment during travel)
• [ ] Headphones (for each family member)
• [ ] Extra camera lens (if needed)
• [ ] Tripod
• [ ] Multi-tool
• [ ] Small flashlight

Health & Personal Care

• [ ] Prescription medications (for all family members)
• [ ] Over-the-counter medications (pain relievers, allergy meds, etc.)
• [ ] Prescription glasses/sunglasses (for all family members)
• [ ] Contact lenses and solution (if applicable)
• [ ] Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. for each family member)
• [ ] Shampoo/conditioner
• [ ] Razor
• [ ] Hairbrush/comb
• [ ] Deodorant (for teens and adults)
• [ ] Makeup (for those who use it)
• [ ] Shaving cream
• [ ] Sunscreen (suitable for the whole family)
• [ ] Insect repellent (family-friendly)
• [ ] First aid kit (with child-friendly items)
• [ ] Hand sanitizer (travel size)
• [ ] Face masks (for each family member)
• [ ] Earplugs (especially for noise-sensitive children)
• [ ] Travel pillow (for each family member)
• [ ] Eye mask (for parents)
• [ ] Wet wipes (extra for kids)
• [ ] Tissues
• [ ] Lip balm
• [ ] Face moisturizer
• [ ] Nail clippers
• [ ] Tweezers
• [ ] Hair ties (for those with long hair)
• [ ] Bobby pins

Clothing & Accessories

• [ ] Comfortable shoes (for walking, for each family member)
• [ ] Socks (extra pairs for children)
• [ ] Underwear
• [ ] Sleepwear
• [ ] Swimsuits (for each family member)
• [ ] Hat/cap (for sun protection)
• [ ] Light jacket (for each family member)
• [ ] Umbrella (compact, easy to carry)
• [ ] Scarf (for warmth or sun protection)
• [ ] Belt (if needed)
• [ ] Gloves (if traveling to a cold climate)
• [ ] Jewelry (minimal, secure)
• [ ] Spare outfits (for kids, in case of spills or accidents)
• [ ] Baby gear (diapers, wipes, changing pad)

Luggage & Packing Aids

• [ ] Luggage (suitable for the entire family)
• [ ] Lock for luggage
• [ ] Luggage tags (with family details)
• [ ] Plastic bags (for dirty laundry or wet swimsuits)
• [ ] Laundry detergent (travel-sized for handwashing)
• [ ] Sewing kit
• [ ] Zip-lock bags (for snacks, small items)
• [ ] Reusable shopping bag
• [ ] Reusable straw (family set)
• [ ] Travel-sized laundry line
• [ ] Small backpack/day-pack (for each family member)
• [ ] Travel-size toiletries (for each family member)
• [ ] Neck wallet (for keeping documents safe)
• [ ] Binoculars (for sightseeing)

Comfort & Entertainment

• [ ] Snacks (for the journey and excursions)
• [ ] Water bottles (reusable, for each family member)
• [ ] Reading material (books, magazines, e-books)
• [ ] Travel guidebook (with family-friendly activities)
• [ ] Notebook and pen (for jotting down important details)
• [ ] Travel journal (for documenting family memories)
• [ ] Travel blanket (lightweight, compact)
• [ ] Small games/cards (for family entertainment)
• [ ] Handheld fan (for warm destinations)
• [ ] Toys or comfort items (for younger children)
• [ ] Coloring books and crayons (for kids)
• [ ] Puzzle books (for teens)
• [ ] Portable DVD player or tablet with movies (for family entertainment)

Travel Safety & Extras

• [ ] Business cards (with family emergency contact details)
• [ ] Safety pins
• [ ] Emergency whistle (for each family member)
• [ ] Guidebook/maps (including family-friendly places)
• [ ] Language phrasebook (for non-English speaking countries)
• [ ] Watch (for parents and older kids)
• [ ] Travel insurance card (for the whole family)
• [ ] Copies of travel tickets (printed and digital)
• [ ] Hotel loyalty card
• [ ] Travel rewards card
• [ ] Emergency cash stash
• [ ] Adapter plugs (sufficient for the family)
• [ ] Child safety harness/leash (for toddlers)
• [ ] ID bracelets (for kids, with contact details)

Special Items

• [ ] Camera equipment (lenses, tripod, etc.)
• [ ] Trip-specific clothing (e.g., winter gear, hiking boots)
• [ ] Baby stroller/car seat (if traveling with infants or toddlers)
• [ ] Portable crib/playpen (for infants)
• [ ] Travel high chair (compact, fold-able)
• [ ] Special dietary items (for kids with allergies)
• [ ] Baby monitor (if needed)
• [ ] Child-friendly headphones
• [ ] Inflatable booster seat (for car rentals)
• [ ] Extra diapers, wipes, and baby supplies

We are happy to help you on your journey. Traveling with family can be loads of fun if you’re prepared. We hope the family travel checklist above helps.