leaving on a jet plane....ok mini van....

Our first family road trip. Jesus take the wheel.

So the all out chaos of having less than a week until we leave on oir first trip as a family has begun. Planning care for the dogs, packing, waiting....I am an anxious ball of nerves with a constantly racing mind.

What to do with all the nerves. Make lists of course! There can be a list for every damn thing. Also, you can search for lists to help you make your lists. I could not find a helpful packing list for baby to save my life, and literally it could save my life at this point. Welp. Here goes nothing. Prepare to be amazed at my list to over pack for baby for a road trip. Part one. I will come back to list the 100 things you really wont end up needing.

We are driving to the south for an 8 day vacation with babygirl, in a rented house that is on an island. I don't want to have to buy a lot because I expect it will be pricier on the island.

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Beach vacation with baby, let's do this.
BASICS

• ​Pack and play
• Bobby
• Stroller
• Highchair that clips to the table
• Baby monitor
• Night light
• Sound machine
• Diaper bag, fully stocked
• ​2 packs of 32 ct diapers
• 3 packs of 12 ct swim diapers
• One large pack of wipes
• Wash cloths
• Burp rags, 3
• Bibs, 4
• Sunglasses, 2
• Soap, shampoo, lotion

TOILETRIES

• Advil/tylenol/teething tabs
• Prescription meds
• Comb/brush
• Bowls, spoons, food containers 3 of each
• Bottles, nipples, bottle covers 2 of each
• Sippy cups x2
• Baby powder

CLOTHES

• ​2 summery outfits per day
• 4 extra pairs of pants, incase it gets cold
• 3 cardigans
• Every adorable shoe the baby owns
• Socks, 4 pairs

RECREATION

• Bath towel
• Beach towel
• Baby carrier
• Bug spray and sunscreen
• Swimsuit cover up
• Swuimsuits, 4
• Sun hats, 3
• Favorite toys
• Baby gates
• Bath toys
• Inflatable bath tub
• Beach mat
• Pool float
• Life vest
• Sand toys

FOR THE CAR RIDE

• ​Make purees ahead and put in reusable pouches
• Frozen milk
• Thawed milk
• Pump and parts with car attachment or battery pack
  
• Teething crackers/puffs/snacks
• ​Teething rings
  
• H20
• Games/toys/ipad
• Sunblocking shade for the window