A Parent’s Guide to Packing & Preparing Kids for Travel
Packing for yourself can be hard enough for some, but adding kids into the mix can make for a logistical nightmare. It can be challenging to remember everything from outfits to electronics, shoes to shower products, and everything in between. When you are planning your next trip to a Perennial Vacation Rental, resource this guide for packing and preparing kids for travel once you have reserved your stay. Keep reading to learn some helpful tips, and contact us if you have any specific questions about accommodations.
Start With a List
Consider the weather, the length of your stay, and what activities you will be doing while on your trip, and write out a list accordingly. We suggest limiting everyone’s amount of shoes and “what if” items that can be purchased if necessary. Then when it’s time to pack, you can simply make sure you have everything you need and go.
Organized Strategy
When packing with kids, it can be difficult to know how many outfit changes they will need or how dirty they may get. We recommend putting everything needed for a full outfit together and rolling all the items up neatly. This way, when it’s time to get ready or change, your kids can just grab a roll-up and go. At the very least, keeping everything neatly folded is a must for saving space.
Toiletries
If you have a large family, having a separate bag for everyone’s toiletries is a great idea. You may need anything from shampoo, toothpaste, and retainers to diapers, wipes, hair ties, nail clippers, medicine, and more. You can use individual smaller bags, containers, and Ziplocs to isolate everyone’s items separately and make it easy to unpack when you arrive at one of our Perennial Vacation Rentals.
Electronics & Entertainment
Puzzles and toys are always fun at home but have a tendency to get lost during travel. We recommend letting your kids choose items they enjoy like books, electronics, and stuffed animals, but only what fits in their backpack or similar bag. If you are against electronics for your kids, more power to you! But if you want to have the option of movies or games for your children, don’t forget the chargers!
Packing from a list, using tidy organization, and having a system in place in preparation for your trip to Perennial Vacation Rentals will ensure that you, as the parents, are happy. We hope you find this guide helpful when you are booking your next stay with us, and contact us if you need any more information!
