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For the ride:
- Food / bottles
- Nappies and wipes
- A change of clothes (if necessary)
- Toys and other things to keep them entertained (such as colouring books, picture books, audio dramas or podcasts, etc.)
- Favourite cuddly toy or security blanket
- Possibly a travel pillow
- Sunshade for the car window
- Facial tissues
- Child passport(s)
Clothing:
- Bodysuits
- Jumper and t-shirts
- Trousers
- Skirts and dresses (as desired)
- Leggings / tights
- Sleepsuits
- Shoes, perhaps also sandals or water shoes
- Head covering (bonnet, cap, etc.)
- Rainwear
- Coat and scarf
- Swimwear (or swim nappies)
Toiletries:
- Nappies for the first three days (buy more at your destination)
- Baby changing bag
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Baby shampoo
- Brush
- Laundry bag
Miscellaneous:
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen
- Baby formula and baby food for three days (buy more at your destination)
- Thermos
- A bottle brush (as needed)
- Bibs
- Nightlight and music box
- A hot-water bottle (as needed)
- Baby monitor
- Toys and books
- Hand towels, bath towels and face cloths
- Travel wash
- Headlamp / torch
- Float bands / swimming aids
- Sunglasses
- Sand toys (as needed)
- First-aid kit, tick removal tool
- Certificate of vaccination
- Pram (as needed)
- Baby carrier / baby carrier backpack / sling (as needed)
- A children’s bicycle seat (as needed)
Of course, packing lists for camping holidays with children can seem endless, and even our list will have to be tailored to your child’s needs and your chosen travel destination.
For those of you who will be camping in a tent, be sure to check out our Ultimate Camping Gear Packing List, so you don’t forget anything! If you are new to camping and need a list that covers all the essentials we have put together a general packing list here.
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