Friday, May 29, 2009

How to pack for for a family vacation in order to survive travelling with your kids.

By Jennifer Hess

A family vacation is a time for family members to spend quality time with each other. It is a great way to get some relief from the stress of work, school, and other parents' and children's responsibilities. A family vacation is a way to enhance family relationships and bonding, as it is one of the only times that everybody tends to relax and enjoy the moment. Here are some packing tips to help you enjoy your vacation to the fullest.

Designate a bag for each child and have them put in it whatever they will be taking on the vacation. Make sure that the things that they are packing are important - some kids tend to want to pack everything. Put labels on each bag in order to be organized and to avoid mix up. In order to pack more in each backpack, have them roll the clothes tightly. Pack the light clothes first followed by the heavy clothes - it will make your backpack lighter.

Pack comfortable clothes that are appropriate to the weather of the place that you are going to. Be sure to have your sun hats, sunglasses and sun cream lotion. Don't forget to pack one jacket and long pants for each member of the family for them to wear in a cold night.

Make sure to pack interesting games for the children in order to keep them busy. Long trips can be boring and games with lots of interaction between family members can make them fun. Bring special toys for the younger ones. You might want to buy a few new items since new toys are always more interesting.

Prepare some snacks and refreshments that you will be eating during the trip. Pack some diapers and baby wipes for your baby. Ask the family what they want to eat during the trip so you can prepare it before you go. This will save you some cash.

You should always be prepared, so don't forget to pack your first aid kit. Bring a flashlight and some extra batteries too. Pack some medicine for headaches and colds, and bring a container for medicine that anybody needs to take on a daily basis.

Be ready with your camera and fully charged batteries. You will want to capture all the precious moments during the vacation. If you are planning to take pictures while swimming, buy a waterproof camera to ensure that every moment is captured.

See to it that you have already paid your bills. Start planning at least two weeks before the date of your departure to ensure that all things are in order. A planned vacation is a worry-free vacation.

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