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• Plan your trip with your child’s age, abilities, and interests in mind.
• If reserving a hotel room, ask for a room without a balcony or one with a balcony guard. Also ask for a crib that meets federal safety standards or bring your own pack and play. If you are bringing your own, have your child sleep in the pack and play a few days before you go. If your child sleeps in a bed, you may want to ask if they have side rails available. You may also want to ask if they have outlet covers or better yet, bring your own.
• If you are staying with family or friends, ask them to child-proof one area of their home. Consider areas that may need a safety gate (ask if they could borrow one from a neighbor, family member, or friend).
• Pack a night-light for comfort or in case your child needs you in the night.
• Consider bringing your own stroller. This will save money and time renting one.
• Pack one bag for all your travel necessities:
  • Your child’s security blanket or comfort item
  • Books and books on tape or CD
  • Cassette or CD player and a variety of music all of you enjoy
  • Toys that have few pieces, that don’t make a lot of noise, and that can be used in a variety of ways (i.e.: blocks or animals that can be played with in the car, pool, or bathtub)
  • A surprise or two: new toys, new books or tapes from the library
  • Snacks (non-salty, non-sticky finger foods), drinks, sippy cups, bibs
  • Wet wipes for diaper changes or quick hand, face, spill clean-up
  • Sealable plastic bags for dirty clothes or diapers
  • First aid kit: include any prescription medications, phone number for your child’s doctor, band-aids, and children’s pain reliever
  • Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen
  • Diapers or pull-ups if needed
  • Couple extra changes of clothing (you may want an extra shirt for you, too)

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