Holiday checklist: everything you need for a holiday with children
Your holiday destination is set, the anticipation is rising, but have you thought of everything? What should you not forget and what must be considered? With this checklist for the holiday with your child you will certainly not forget anything.
Vacation checklist – this is your vacation packing list:
to eat and drink
Sufficient food is the be-all and end-all of every holiday. Make sure you have enough food and drink when you go on vacation.
- food, drinks
- bib
- Bottles, drinking cups, plastic dishes for excursions
dress
Find out in advance about the prevailing weather in your holiday destination and, above all, pack clothing that is adapted to the weather conditions there.
- T-shirts, shorts
- Sweatshirts, sweaters, long pants
- Body, underwear
- (rain) jacket
- Sneakers, slippers, rubber boots, sandals
- socks
- pajamas
- cap, hat
- Swimwear, swimming aid
wash bag
Of course, a toiletry bag should not be missing. Make your child happy by granting him a personal toiletry bag with his own things in it.
- toothbrush, toothpaste
- shower gel, shampoo
- brush, hair clips
- care cream, lotion
- wet wipes
- Diapers, diaper pads, wound cream
- potty
- laundry bag
- handkerchiefs
sun protection
The skin of babies and children in particular is very sensitive to solar radiation. For this reason, make sure you have sufficient sun protection on holiday. Find out more about this in our special ” Sun protection for children “.
- car sunshade
- Sunscreen and after care
- sun protection clothing
- sunglasses
- parasol
A family holiday in Austria is the perfect break for young and old. The online documentary by the Austrian Tourist Board “A good reason to look ahead” shows what winter experiences await families on site:
travel pharmacy
Be prepared just in case. Everyone should take a small basic medical kit with them on vacation. Find out here what else can belong in a good first-aid kit .
- clinical thermometer
- Individually required medication
- dressing material
- wound disinfection
travel documents
A good holiday preparation includes a careful check of the travel documents. Also check that they are valid.
- valid ID or passport
- health insurance card
- vaccination card
- Car papers: insurance card, vehicle papers, driver’s license
- Travel documents such as train or plane tickets
Kindertransport
Traveling with a baby also means making sure that it is transported safely. Find out more about slings , baby carriers , prams and child car seats here .
- sling, baby carrier
- buggies, strollers
- child car seat
entertainment
When travelling, it can quickly happen that your child gets bored and whines. Find out in detail in our special “ On the way on holiday ” how you can counteract your child’s boredom with entertainment.
- Favorite stuffed animal, comfort blanket
- toys, painting things
- sand toys
- favorite book, music
- pacifier, rattle
Sleep
If you want to give your child their very own bed, you should find out about travel cots. Travel cots have the advantage that they can be taken anywhere at any time. In addition, your child can come to rest in a familiar environment. Travel cots are very useful if you don’t want your little one to sleep in your bed every night, but they are still too small for their own bed or the hotel does not offer cots for rent. You can find everything about travel cots in this article.
A holiday in Austria is ideal for a really wonderful family break. Here the family can unwind together and do numerous things with a view over high peaks, dark green forests, sparkling mountain lakes and lush meadows. From skiing to tobogganing, climbing and hiking to exciting day trips, culinary experiences and impressive natural spectacles, Austria offers everything that makes young and old happy. You can find out more here. Of course, safe travel is particularly important at the moment: On this page you will therefore find all the latest information about the coronavirus situation in Austria.