by sarah g.
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August 29, 2007

Please help me Gather friends.

April 13, 2009 07:49 PM EDT
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I really need to get in gear and get packing for our trip to Florida.  I have all of our clothing together, so that is not the issue.  Can you all help me make my "Must Pack" list???

Info. you may need:  I have 4 kids (7,5,2, and 4 months) and we are driving down to Walt Disney World in Florida.

I will start us off with "Diapers" (a must have because I have 3 in diapers!)  Okay, tell me EVERYTHING I must put on our packing list.

I will make a Word document and will be putting everything on it that you all list.

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Comments: 51

babsie wabsie Apr 13, 2009, 7:53pm EDT
don't forget the sunscreen
babsie wabsie Apr 13, 2009, 7:53pm EDT
lots of socks & underwear
babsie wabsie Apr 13, 2009, 7:53pm EDT
bathing suits
babsie wabsie Apr 13, 2009, 7:53pm EDT
sunglasses
babsie wabsie Apr 13, 2009, 7:53pm EDT
camera
babsie wabsie Apr 13, 2009, 7:54pm EDT
snacks & activites for the ride
babsie wabsie Apr 13, 2009, 7:54pm EDT
anyone take medication?
babsie wabsie Apr 13, 2009, 7:54pm EDT
hope you have a great vacation
Tory H. Apr 13, 2009, 7:54pm EDT
Sunblock!
Rae M. Apr 13, 2009, 7:55pm EDT
Things to occupy the kids in the car
Rae M. Apr 13, 2009, 7:55pm EDT
Lots of bottled water
Sunscreen, clothing, a favorite stuffed animal for each kid, juice cups
Rae M. Apr 13, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
stroller
Rae M. Apr 13, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
Wipes
Kerrell g. Apr 13, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
DVD and car sickness drugs....
Tammy N. Apr 13, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
Water bottles.... drinks always cost a fortune!
Rae M. Apr 13, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
toothbrushes
Leah Christensen Apr 13, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
Have fun in Florida.
Tammy N. Apr 13, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
autograph books for all of the Disney characters... bring pens/markers as well!
Rae M. Apr 13, 2009, 7:57pm EDT
I always bring band aids, baggies, antacids, asprins, ibuprofin, after sun care.
J W. Apr 13, 2009, 7:57pm EDT
beach towels
Lee P. Apr 13, 2009, 7:59pm EDT
Wow, you will be so busy that you won't notice if you forgot something. Just don't forget the diapers, bottles, water, juice and snacks. Have a great time. Woo Hoo.
Tammy N. Apr 13, 2009, 8:00pm EDT
games or quiet activities for when the littlest ones are napping in the hotel room.
Cynthia J. Apr 13, 2009, 8:02pm EDT
Cell phone and charger.
Extra rechargable batteries for camera. Extra memory card for camera.
Trash bag to use in the car.
Chapstick
Items to pull your hairback with.
Brush/comb
Carrying case/diaper bag/small cooler
ice packs for cooler
Pillows for naps in the car/blankets

Have a great vacation.
sarah g. Apr 13, 2009, 8:03pm EDT
ohhhh, good....keep them coming!!!!!!! Didn't think of antacids...good one!!
Kim A. Apr 13, 2009, 8:09pm EDT
1. Make sure you have all your reservation papers and park tickets (if you've purchased them in advance).
2. If you plan to do any swimming, don't forgot the bathing suits & towels (and swim pants for the little ones).
3. Jackets & sweatshirts.
4. Comfortable shoes & maybe some moleskin to protect against blisters.
5. Rain ponchos or other rain gear.
6. Everyday toiletries - deodorant, toothpaste, brushes & combs, small First Aid kit with BandAids, ointment, pain relievers.
7. Money in any form - travelers checks, credit cards (esp. the one you might have used for making reservations), gift cards.
8. Photo IDs, insurance cards (both health & car), AAA card (if applicable).
9. If you or anyone in your family is sensitive to the heat, make sure you have a personal misting fan, washcloths, hats, sunglasses.
10. Change, if needed for any tolls. If your 7 yr old likes to get pressed pennies, take plenty of quarters & pennies and something to hold them in.

and, the most important thing:
Make sure you have FUN!
Heidi Cole Apr 13, 2009, 8:12pm EDT
If it were me... my list would include a BABYSITTER ha ha ha... I can't believe you are going with 4 kids under 8... wow. I simply don't have that kind of energy! Anyway... I think everyone has good suggestions... can't think of anything else to add.
Jo N. Apr 13, 2009, 8:13pm EDT
Have fun!!
Donna S. Apr 13, 2009, 8:13pm EDT
band aids and booboo cream.
tammy b. Apr 13, 2009, 8:14pm EDT
Just take the baby, and formula put some gas in the car and go have a good time
Renee S. Apr 13, 2009, 8:14pm EDT
Water bottles and maybe drink mix/tea mix. The water doesn't taste good down there and bottled water costs a fortune. We would mix up lemonade and take with us to the parks.
Sandra H. Apr 13, 2009, 8:27pm EDT
I always take a washcloth in a ziploc bag and stick it in my purse, it has come in handy many times.
Margaret G. Apr 13, 2009, 8:33pm EDT
plastic baggies to put the dirty clothes in and pepto bismol
Cynthia J. Apr 13, 2009, 8:35pm EDT
maps of the different states you'll be driving through.
Debbie W. Apr 13, 2009, 8:48pm EDT
For the car ride-
car sick barf bucket or bag-just in case
asprin-for yourself
drinks
snacks
little garbage bags that can be thrown away at the rest stops
have fun
Gessy D. Apr 13, 2009, 8:50pm EDT
They have said it all.... Enjoy your trip.
Connie C. Apr 13, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
Don't forget batteries and memory cards for the camera....they cost a FORTUNE at the parks! (this I know from experience...LOL)
carolina m Apr 13, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
underwear!!!! I went to cali and forgot mine...All of mine.
I got there and the first thing I did was go to target and bought some
Trish A. Apr 13, 2009, 11:03pm EDT
I'm a firm believer in ziplock bags. They are great to put things in that could break and make a mess of your packed goodies. It's amazing how many pairs of underwear you can fit in a sandwich ziplock bag. They're also great for wet swimming suits etc. When I was in England we got hard rolls as part of our breakfast. I would put the hard rolls in my ziplock bag and by afternoon they were soft and tasty.
Steph-in-NE ..... Apr 14, 2009, 12:04am EDT
me
Janet "Jax" B. Apr 14, 2009, 12:11am EDT
Lots of quarters and older pennies (pre-1982) for the penny presses. There are a lot of them...and they are much cheaper souviners than anything else down there.

Tylenol...both child and adult...
~Jamie W. Apr 14, 2009, 2:05am EDT
this is not really a item but a tip that was passed to me. whenever traveling never have more than a shopping bag worth of trash at a time. it helps to keep your backseat from getting too cluttered with trash and other belongings.
TINA s. Apr 14, 2009, 2:44pm EDT
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Jodie B. Apr 15, 2009, 12:20pm EDT
Thank you for posting this to the Gimme 10!!! Group


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michelle m. Apr 15, 2009, 5:16pm EDT
A rain cover for your stroller (if you are taking your own).
They sell straps that attach to a sippy cup or bottle and then to the stroller...saves time and money when they throw/drop them.
sandals for the kids...they will get wet shoes when it rains
soft sided cooler to take drinks into the parks
michelle m. Apr 15, 2009, 5:17pm EDT
Oh, and me....!
I make a great babysitter. Love taking kids to Disney. Ask Nikki for a reference!
Meagan M. Apr 15, 2009, 5:36pm EDT
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EDWINA (MISSIE) B. Apr 16, 2009, 6:35pm EDT
TOYS FOR LITTLE ONES,SNACKS,
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Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jun 14, 2009, 3:56pm EDT

Snacks...and drinks
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jun 20, 2009, 10:19pm EDT

Thanks for sharing on Getting to 3000 Together

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