Holiday packing

Hey ladies.. so I’m the worst packer and way over pack. Going on a 7 night holiday. Me my hubby and 2 year old. What size suitcases and how many should I take and be getting my stuff in? Lol

Also would love if you could share any holidays lists, must haves. Things to take on the plane with us

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For you baby I would take; snacks, drinks, toys, blanket, and if you let them watch tv then download something for them to watch

We also took 3 hand luggage suitcases which covered me, my partner and our little one who was only 10 months at the time xx

We took a large and medium one for all our stuff and that was fine in terms of space but also managing them as well as a small child. Def lots of activities for the flight to keep them entertained and make sure you have more nappies and outfit changes with you in your hand luggage just in case anything happens with a delay in the cases x

This is my packing list for our LO if it helps

Passport
Travel Changing mat
Bed sheet for cot (they provided a cot so didn’t need to take ours)
Light Sleeping bag
Room thermometer
Beach towels
Milk cup
Water cup
Calpol
First aid kit
Thermometer
Anti bac wipes
Fav cuddly toy
Baby monitor
Monitor charger
Travel adapter
Bath thermometer
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Pram
Carrier
Toys for plane
Muslins
Nappies
Blanket
Wipes
Swimming costume
Swim nappies
Swim float
Bath mat
Swim towel
Baby wash
Bath toys that double up for pool toys
Wash mitt
Cutlery
Bib
Snack pots
Pyjamas
Backpack
Snacks for plane & holiday
Cardigans
Outfits
Socks
Rain jacket
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sun cream
Sandals

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