Ultimate Family Holiday Packing List

27th June 2018

We’re going on a family holiday and it’s the first time we’ve taken the children – what should we take with us?

If you’re new to family holidays, you need not worry because Tiny World Day Nursery are here to share our ultimate family holiday checklist, so that you can be prepared wherever you go!

Firstly, what type of holiday are you going on?

Beach holidays abroad
Camping holidays
A long weekend away

Checklist of things you will always need on any holiday

Passport
Money
Keys
Driving licence
Tickets (for hotel bookings or reservations)
Mobile phone & charger
Backpack
Clothes for each day
Coats
First aid kit & medication
Wet wipes
Nappies & changing items
Shampoo & conditioner & shower gel
Hairdryer
Shaving foam & razor
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Towels
Glasses & contact lenses
Bags for dirty clothes
2 pairs of shoes each
Water bottles

Other bits and bobs you will need going abroad with your family

Plug adapters
Insurance
Sun cream
Travel money – in the appropriate currency
Ear plugs
Bug spray
Sunglasses
Beach bag
Swimming costumes
Beach towels
Beach games
Flip flops
Sun hats

Extras for camping holidays

Tent
Sleeping bags
Hats, scarves, gloves
Pillows
Hiking boots
Wellies
Cutlery
Plates & bowls
Waterproofs
Insulating layers
Tea towel
Washing up liquid
Kitchen roll
Food
Mini stove – cooking appliances – pots & pans
Matches
Torch
Map

A long weekend away

Chances are, you have quite the journey when you go away for a long weekend – whether you’re driving to Wales, Scotland or Cornwall – and you will need to make sure the kids are entertained along the way.

Car seats
Car window shade
Water
Bottled milk
Calpol, paracetamol
Blanket
Sick bags
Plasters
Travel cot
Toys
Books
Changing bag & table
Snacks
Picnic bag
Music

Take the stress out of packing when you follow Tiny World’s simple checklist. Together we can ensure you enjoy a simple, straightforward break with the family!

Here at Tiny World Day Nursery, we offer free child places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds and have 30 years of experience working with and caring for children. Take a look at our nurseries – we can be found in Nottingham and Mansfield on Stockhill Lane, Arnold Road and Layton Avenue. Call us today and let’s schedule you in for a tour of our premises.