Family Vacation Packing List for Europe | Complete Guide

Documents

• Health card / medical ID
• Child's passport / ID
• Child's birth certificate
• Parental consent letter (if traveling solo with child)
• Passport — Check expiration date - must be valid for at least 6 months
• Visa (if required)
• Travel insurance documents
• Flight tickets / confirmation
• Hotel reservations
• Credit cards — Bring at least 2 cards from different networks
• Cash (local currency)
• Emergency contacts list
• Copies of important documents — Keep copies separate from originals

Clothing

• Underwear
• Socks
• T-shirts / Tops
• Long pants / Jeans
• Comfortable walking shoes — Break them in before your trip!
• Sleepwear

Toiletries

• Tissues / Wet wipes
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Shampoo & conditioner — Travel-sized bottles or solid bars recommended
• Body wash / Soap
• Deodorant
• Hairbrush / Comb
• Hand sanitizer

Electronics

• Tablet / iPad
• Baby monitor
• Smartphone
• Phone charger
• Power adapter (EU plug) — Europe uses Type C/E/F plugs (220V)

Health

• Thermometer
• Hand sanitizer gel
• Prescription medications — Bring enough for entire trip plus extras
• Pain relievers (ibuprofen, aspirin)

Miscellaneous

• Night light (plug-in)
• Car seat organizer
• Luggage tags
• Travel wallet / Passport holder
• Daypack / Small backpack
• Reusable water bottle

Baby & Kids

• Diapers — Pack 8-10 diapers per day
• Baby wipes
• Diaper cream / Rash ointment
• Baby bottles
• Formula / Breast milk supplies
• Bottle sterilizer (portable)
• Baby food / Snacks
• Sippy cups
• Bibs
• Baby spoons / Feeding utensils
• Pacifiers (multiple)
• Baby blanket
• Swaddle / Sleep sack
• Baby clothes (onesies, pajamas)
• Baby socks / Booties
• Baby hat
• Baby sunscreen
• Baby shampoo / Body wash
• Baby lotion
• Stroller (travel-friendly) — Check airline policies for gate-checking
• Baby carrier / Sling
• Car seat — FAA-approved for flights
• Portable crib / Travel bassinet
• Baby toys
• Books for kids
• Stuffed animal / Comfort item
• Baby thermometer
• Baby pain reliever (infant Tylenol)
• Teething gel / Toys
• Baby nail clippers
• Diaper bag
• Portable changing pad
• Baby insect repellent
• Nursing cover
• Breast pump (portable)
• High chair (portable)
• Baby swim diapers
• Baby swimsuit
• Baby life jacket
• Stroller rain cover
• Disposable placemats
• White noise machine (portable)
• Baby gate (portable)
• Outlet covers
• Corner guards (portable)
• Baby first aid kit