Huggies Packing Tips

Presented by

Nav

for traveling with children this summer

The best packing tips

MOMENTS

With summer just around the corner, family vacation beckons. The opportunity to see grandparents or visit new places will create unique family memories that your children will cherish for years to come. But traveling with a baby or toddler can sometimes feel like an Olympic sport, where running out of diapers or training pants or even forgetting a beloved stuffed animal can create chaos. Thankfully, with a little preparation and the help of Sam’s Club, summer travel with young kids doesn’t have to be the challenge of a lifetime. Follow these tips to ensure you can make the most of your precious family vacation with your loved ones.

Five essential packing tips for traveling with children

Don’t get caught in a pinch!

Make a list and check it twice!

You never know what you’re going to need on the go until you need it – fast! Finding a pacifier in a giant suitcase can be like trying to grab a needle in a haystack. If grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins or friends are around to help out, you’ll want to make it easy for anyone to find the essentials. That’s why it’s helpful to group similar items and pack them together in their own bag. Travel packing cubes can help, especially if you’ll be living out of a suitcase for some time. And don’t forget separate bags for summer adventure items, including one for a towel, hat, and water shoes and one for swimsuits and sunscreen. For water playtime, you’ll want to pack plenty of Huggies® Little Swimmers® Diapers with easy open sides and double leak guards that don’t swell in the water.

Pack similar items together.

Being stuck in an airport or on the side of the road with a flat tire is tricky enough as it is, but with young children, it can be extremely difficult. You never know what you’re going to experience on the way to a new destination, so plan for different scenarios. A long car ride or plane trip can be daunting, but Huggies® Little Snugglers® and Little Mover® Diapers can help. They offer soft and gentle protection and are free of lotions, parabens, and fragrances. Patented Leak Lock protection keeps your baby’s delicate skin dry and healthy for up to 12 hours. Crucially, Blowout Blocker technology guards against those very yucky messes. For children in the middle of potty training, or just those who have an occasional accident, Pull-Ups® Training Pants offer up to 100% leak-free protection where boys and girls need it most. The good news is sometimes a change of travel plans can mean an unexpected fun adventure or the discovery of a new silly game, yummy treat, or favorite roadside stop. No matter what happens along the way, you’ll want to make sure you pack plenty of new toys and snacks for busy little ones in need of stimulation. Soothing music can also go a long way in helping ease your family’s nerves to conquer unforeseen challenges with a smile.

Plan for bumps in the road.

Ever changed a baby on the side of the road? In a cramped airport terminal? Gas station bathroom? Finding space for a diaper change can be its own little adventure when you’re away from home. For dads, it can be even trickier. “I do wish changing stations were more common in men’s rooms,” says Steven, father of two. With no changing station in sight, he recommends finding a nice quiet corner, often a patch of grass outside, to change your baby. Jordan, another father of two agrees. “I’ll either head to the car or find a somewhat secluded spot and knock out the change pretty quickly. Depending on the location, I feel that most people are pretty understanding of a quick change,” he says. And it’s not always moms or dads on diaper-changing duty. Grandparents along for the ride will find comfort in Huggies® Natural Care® Sensitive Wipes, made without harsh ingredients to tackle any amount of mess.

Be ready for changes on the go!

Nothing beats the sweet routine of tucking a sleepy little one in for beddy-bye. But when they are in a new place, sometimes a parent, grandparent, or caregiver may need to take extra care and time to make sure they feel safe and comfortable. Having all the bedtime routine favorites can really help ease little ones into sleepy-ville. Don’t forget to pack whatever a child uses at home to ease into nighttime, including a sound machine, a favorite book, and a stuffed animal or special blankie. For older children who have accidents overnight, Goodnites® Nighttime Bedwetting Underwear has added protection to help kids become more confident and sleep through the night comfortably.

Don’t forget the bedtime routine must-haves.

You may think you would never forget to pack enough diapers or training pants, but in the heat of a stressful packing moment, anything can happen. That’s why nothing beats a good old-fashioned list for when you shop at Sam's Club! Remember to pack at least one outfit per day for each child and a few extras just to be safe. That way you won’t have to be concerned about finding a washer/dryer while on vacation and spending time doing laundry. When you are having fun, the laundry can wait. Speaking of fun, make sure to pack plenty of sunscreen to protect gentle skin and a camera to capture all the new memories from your travels. Thankfully, shopping at Sam’s Club makes packing Huggies® products for summer travel a sinch. Order online ahead of time for easy pick up or get everything you need shipped right to your door! No matter how you like to shop, making sure you have all the right Huggies® items is sure to maximize summer fun. Caregivers will also find comfort in the fact that Huggies® Little Snugglers® Diapers are designed like a hug, to keep little ones comfy and dry with Huggies’ GentleAbsorb® Liner to absorb wetness on contact and provide up to 100% leakproof protection. Huggies® Little Movers have a curved and stretchy fit to help prevent gaps at the legs and waist, so your active, little mover will feel snug and secure during every adventure. And there’s no need to do the math, as Huggies® can help you figure out just how many of each item you will need on your trip. Make sure to cross off every item on your list as you place it into the suitcase, so you never have to worry you’ve forgotten something important. And of course, don’t forget your child’s favorite blanket or stuffed animal!

The best packing tips

Whether it's sharing laughter with siblings, catching up with old friends, or relishing in the comforting presence of grandparents, warmer weather brings the promise of more time with the people you love. This is why parents, grandparents, or anyone ready to jump in for a diaper change should not have to worry about packing enough diapers, wipes, training pants or nighttime underwear for vacation. Now estimating the right amount of everything you need is easy, with the Packulator, sponsored by Huggies®. The Packulator is a helpful tool where parents can input information such as trip length, number of children and their weight, and number of days swimming, and results will reveal the right number of diapers, wipes, training pants, or nighttime underwear to pack from Sam's Club. With proper preparation, this summer you can guarantee that your family experiences will be filled with joy, creating unforgettable memories for years to come.

Huggies® is here to help!

Perry Baker

Stephanie Norman

Explore all the ways that Huggies® can help you prepare for traveling with children this summer

Parents in the Know

Huggies® Little Snugglers® Diapers Huggies® Little Movers® Diapers Huggies® Natural Care® Sensitive Wipes Pull-Ups® Training Pants Goodnites® Nighttime Bedwetting Underwear Huggies® Little Swimmers® Diapers Passports or ID cards Medications First Aid Kit Sturdy Footwear

While every trip is different, here are some items to get you started on your summer travel packing list:

Try the Packulator now

The best packing tips

Try the Packulator now

Presented by

Try the Packulator now

The best packing tips

for traveling with children this summer

Camera and Accessories Blanket Stuffed Animals Clothes Pajamas Sunscreen Books Sound Machine Snacks Toys

Click the image below