Alaska Packing List for Kids

	The Essentials
	Women's List
	Packing for Men
	Packing for Kids
	Packing Tips
	Before you Leave

Taking the entire family on a cruise to Alaska will give you and your kids memories to last a lifetime. We have compiled the packing lists below to help you ensure the trip will be fun, easy, safe and comfortable for children and parents. The lists below are a great start, but keep in mind that your children's specific need, interests and activities will ultimately determine what you bring.

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Kid's Toiletries

____	Children's Shampoo
____	After-sun Moisturizer
____	Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental Floss
____	Brush/Comb
____	Hair Bands / Barrettes / Scrunchies
____	Children's Tylenol
____	Antibiotics/Drops for Ear or Eye Infections

Clothing

____	Sneakers
____	Athletic socks
____	Sandals (preferably good walking sandals)
____	Waterproof Shoes/boots
____	Raincoat
____	Fleece jacket
____	Turtleneck Shirt
____	Several Sweatshirts or Long-sleeved Shirt
____	Light- to Medium-weight Jacket
____	Several Pairs of Long Pants, Jeans or Leggings
____	T-shirts, Shorts
____	Shorts (cotton is best)
____	Bathing Suit (many ships have hot tubs and covered pools)
____	Several Nice Outfits for Sit-down Dinners
____	Baseball Cap, Hat, Visor
____	Gloves, Scarf (it gets cold on a glacier)

Toys and Entertainment

____	Backpack Stuffed with Coloring Books and Crayons
____	Favorite Stuffed Animal
____	Blankie
____	Travel Games
____	Game Boy
____	Kid's Books
____	Spiral Notebook for Journal/Diary
____	Cheap One-time Camera for the things that are important to them
____	Extra Batteries or Battery Charger
____	Walkman, MP3 Player, IPod

Infants and Toddlers

____	Bottles
____	Formula
____	Diapers (if available onboard, are costly)
____	"The Blankie"
____	Quart-sized Ziploc bags and a travel-sized can of Lysol for dirty diapers
____	Trial-sized hand sanitizing gel for diaper bag
____	Bottle brush & trial-sized dish detergent for washing sippy cups
____	Sun Hat
____	Swim Diapers
____	Infant seat
____	Stroller
____	Pacifiers
____	Bibs
____	Sippy Cups
____	Diaper Bag
____	Booster Seat Aid (strap to hold child in just in case the one on the chair you get at dinner doesn't work)
____	If your child is younger than 5, we recommend bringing a stroller or baby backpack for walking and/or sight-seeing during shore excursions.
____	Port-a-Crib
____	Waterproof Pads for Toddler's Bunks (sheets get changed daily--mattresses don't!)
____	Baby Sunscreen
____	Baby Wipes
____	Small Bottle of Baby Laundry Detergent
____	Baby Shampoo
____	Baby Aspirin or Tylenol
____	Infant Thermometer
____	Aspirator
____	Items to childproof a room, such as outlet plugs and pipe cleaners.

Miscellaneous

____	Juice Boxes for Excursions
____	Inflatable Swim Aids
____	Night Light and Extension Cord
____	Sun Glasses
____	Children's Sunscreen, SPF 30-50
____	Contact Lenses and Contact Lens Cleaner
____	An address book with your child’s friends’ names and addresses so they can send out postcards.
____	Updated pictures of your children in case they wander off. You’ll need recent pictures so others can help you look for them.
____	Pediatrician’s name, regular and emergency phone numbers.
____	2-way radio or Walkie Talkie's with 2 - 5 mile range
____	Bug Spray, Mosquito Repellent for Kids