Packing for an all-inclusive resort used to feel simple… until I became a mom of two little kids. Now it’s less “throw swimsuits in a bag” and more “Did I pack the sunscreen? The sound machine? The snacks? The extra outfits?”
After a few family trips with a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old, I finally created the master packing list I wish I had from day one — the list that keeps everyone happy, comfortable, and meltdown-free (including me!).
This is my realistic, mom-tested guide to packing for an all-inclusive vacation with small kids. If you want a smooth, stress-free resort trip where you’re not constantly wishing you packed something… this is the list for you. ✈️🌴 I will separate this into categories so it is easier, and for my 4 and 1 year old and will also include links to products I find helpful. Note: This is for a 7 day vacation.
*Disclaimer: I linked some of my favorite products as recommendations. As an amazon associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases*
CLOTHING (4 Year old)
- 7-8x short sleeve shirts
- 5x shorts & 5x pants
- 1x sweater (Just incase the plane is chilly)
- 2x full sleeve shirts (Incase of any chilly nights or days)
- 3x Pyjamas
- 2x swim suits
- Beach hat: I love quick dry ones
- Sunglasses: The one linked is great since it has straps too. I have lost many sunglasses on vacation lol
- 5x pairs of socks
- Crocs (main resort shoe)
- Water shoes
- Running shoes just incase we do an out of resort activity
CLOTHING (1 year old)
- 7x short sleeve onesies
- 5x full sleeve onesies
- 2x sweaters
- 6x pants
- 6x shorts
- 5x footie pyjamas for sleeping
- 5-6x socks
- Shoes
- Water shoes
- Beach hat
BEACH ITEMS (Both kids)
- Wet Clothes Bag
- Beach Toys: This foldable one linked is super handy for packing
- Sand removing brush
- Beach Bag: This one is so useful because it takes up no space in the suitcase, but good for beach toys, wet bag etc.
- Floatie for 4 year old: The ring style worked best for my son
- Floatie for 1 year old: My daughter loved this one and I didn’t have to worry about her falling through the hole
- Beach Hats
- Sunglasses (Good for 4 year old, as my 1 year old will never keep it on)
- Beach mat: This one is not really necessary if you like to use the lounge chairs, but I find this easier with kids so they can move around.
HYGEINE AND TOILETRIES (Both Kids)
- Kids toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Baby toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Kids sanitizer
- Sunscreen
- Shampoo/Bodywash/Lotion: I love this travel kit that has all 3 of them and are perfect size.
- Vaseline: My kids have extremely dry skin and also eczema, so I always keep vaseline on me
- Hair ties
- Hair brush
- Nail clipper
- Hands and face wipes: This one is my favorite to travel with, so compact and useful.
- Diapers (I usually pack calculating for 7x per day – I am just paranoid)
- Diaper wipes
- Diaper mat
MEDS / FIRST AID (Both Kids)
- Band aids
- Thermometer
- Tylenol & Mortrin
- Pedialyte packets
- Coryazalia
- Gauze pads & medical tape
- If it’s flu season I’ll also pack Vicks vapor rub, Frida Baby Snot Sucker and Saline Drop
ENTERTAINMENT FOR PLANE / HOTEL (4 Year Old)
- Waterwow Books: These always entertain my son for so long, the best part is that it dries up so your child can do it all over again later!
- Mini magnetic tiles: My sons favorite toy at home is his magnetic tiles, but since they are too heavy to lug around these mini ones were perfect and still kept him entertained
- Sensory activity board: This one even keeps me busy lol
- Mini magnetic blocks: Ok my son loves anything magnetic lol so these are great, and he can use it alongside his mini magnet tiles
- Road tape & Mini cars: It’s fun to set up a little road for him on his airplane tray, so he can ride his small cars on it
- Yoto player: This is my favorite, it’s a good screen free activity and my son listens to his favorite stories on it or even his favorite songs.
- Snack box: This is one of my favorite snack box, it holds enough but still not too big and my son loves sorting through his snacks here.
- Lots of snacks
- iPad: Ofcourse !! 😛
ENTERTAINMENT FOR PLANE / HOTEL (1 Year Old)
- Stickers: My daughter is still too young to perfectly understand how to use stickers but it really keeps her busy for a long time as she keeps taking them on and off her little hands.
- Peekaboo Books: These books are my daughters absolute favorite! I can read them to her 20 times in a row and she will still be engaged
- Crinkle books: The texture keeps my baby engaged
- Busy Book: This one is great
- Spinning Snack Box: I pack a different snack box for my baby to make it more engaging
- Lots of snacks
- Finger puppets
BABY FEEDING (1 Year Old)
- Dr. Browns Bottle: I usually use the glass bottles at home, but I am scared of them breaking while travelling so use this plastic one instead
- Playtex bottle with disposable liners: Ok I was iffy about this one, but it was such a game changer when I went on my vacation. If you can’t wash your bottle on the go – this was sooo handy to just replace the liners and throw out the old one !!
- Travel place mat
- Small bowl and travel spoon & fork for kids
- Water Bottle: I like these small cute ones I found
- Bib
- Small containers: I love this to store snacks or anything else on the go
- Bottle cleaning brush set
- Baby crackers & puffs: I packed a ton of these and it saved my life during meltdowns
- Gogo squeeze
OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF
- Stroller
- Stroller rain cover
- Noise blocking headphones for baby
- White noise machine: I love this tiny one, it’s perfect for travel. and the sound is still loud enough
- Pacifier: The BIBS ones are my favorite
- Pacifier Clip
- Baby Blanket
- Passports
- Health Card
- Birth Certificate
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