The Ultimate Kids Holiday Packing List – Download Your Free Checklist!
Planning a trip with children can feel very overwhelming. From tiny socks to bedtime cuddly toys, it’s easy to forget something important. That’s why we’ve created a free downloadable kids holiday packing list to take the stress out of getting ready for your next adventure.
Whether you're heading off on UK holidays with kids or jetting off abroad, this checklist acts as a helping hand, from beach days to rainy afternoons indoors.
Why You Need a Kids Travel Packing List
Travelling with little ones adds a whole new dimension to holiday prep. A simple oversight like forgetting a favourite toy or sunhat can lead to avoidable meltdowns then in turn sometimes a little parent meltdown. With our printable SFY packing list, its a little tool to help relief some of the stress.
Our list includes:
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Clothing essentials
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Travel documents & ID
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Toiletries & medications
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Entertainment for long journeys
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Snacks and comfort items
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...and much more!
It’s the ideal holiday checklist with kids whether you're heading to Cornwall or Croatia.
Perfect for UK Holidays with Kids
Staying closer to home? Our packing list also covers everything you’ll need for UK holidays with kids, including tips for staycation summer holidays.
What Makes Our Packing List Different?
Unlike generic packing guides, our holiday packing list kids edition is designed by us using years of scribbled and notes on our phone lists to make sure we don't forget what we forgot last time. We’ve experienced all the “oh no!” moments and turned them into helpful reminders so you don’t have to.
Download Your Free Packing List
Click below to download your kids holiday packing list PDF and start packing smarter, not harder.
Download Your Free Packing List
Bonus Tips for Stress-Free Travel with Kids
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Pack a surprise toy or game – great for long car rides or flights.
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Roll clothes to save space and prevent wrinkles or better yet use packing pods for the ultimate unpacking speed!
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Let older kids help pack using the checklist it builds excitement and responsibility.
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Keep a separate "emergency pouch" with plasters, wet wipes, and a small first aid kit in your bag.
Whether you're planning a holiday with kids in the UK or abroad, having a reliable packing checklist is one of the best ways to ensure a smooth start to your holiday. At Sunshine Follows You, we’re all about making travel more joyful for families—starting with the right prep.
🌞 Happy & safe travels from us @ SFY
Don't forget check out our Tips to entertain the kids on holidays blog!
Love Natasha & Charlotte xx