Packing for children is a necessary, and (sometimes) tedious, task that no one enjoys. With all the stuff kids require, it's easy to forget something important. To help me remember what I should pack for my toddler, I created a list I can refer to before any trip. I kept the list general so it could be applied to a trip anywhere any time of year.

Packing List for My Tot

Clothes
pants/shorts/leggings *
shirts*
socks*
dressy outfit (dress/skirts/tights)
seasonal wear? (hat, mittens, coat, rain jacket,
(*=1 for each day of trip + a few extra)

Shoes
tennis shoes
dress shoes
sandals or snow boots?

Hair Stuff
brush
detangler
barrettes
elastics

Hygiene
diapers
wipes
tissues (saline wipes)
baby nail clippers
diaper cream
baby powder
baby shampoo
kid toothpaste
toothbrush

Medical Stuff
Orajel
baby Tylenol
baby thermometer
eczema cream
Neosporin
band-aids
children’s Benadryl
nasal saline solution
sunscreen

Other
stroller
blanket
car seat
snacks
toys
books
electronic entertainment?
pacifiers
bibs
sunglasses
plastic bags for soiled clothes or diapers

I also created a packing list for myself so I can pack quickly but completely.

My Packing List

Electronics -(w/chargers)
laptop
iPad
phones
camera
headphones

Toiletries
shampoo
conditioner
soap
toothpaste
toothbrush
mouthwash
floss
deodorant
perfume
moisturizer
make-up
make-up remover
hand sanitizer
sunscreen
brush/comb
hair gel/hairspray
hair ties/barrettes
contacts/case
contact solution
razors/shaving cream
feminine care items

Clothes
jeans
slacks
shorts/capris
leggings
skirt
dress
blouses
casual shirts
blazer/cardigans
pajamas

Undergarments
socks
stockings?
underwear
camis
under-shirts
bras
slip?

Accessories
watch
jewelry
belt
sunglasses

Shoes
walking shoes
dress shoes
flip-flops/sandals

Medical
glasses/case
allergy meds
prescription meds
pain killers
night guard
band aids
antibiotic ointment
eye drops
travel tissue packs

Other
flat iron
hair dryer?
pillow?

Season-specific items
swimsuit/cover-up
jacket/coat
umbrella
gloves
scarves
hat

Documents
ID’s
passports/visas
plane/train tickets
health insurance cards
list of phone numbers
travel guides/maps
bank cards
cash

These lists have helped me pack more thoroughly as well as quickly. Hopefully they will help you too.