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 Whether
you are traveling on a long holiday journey or just a short
break, we recommend bringing the following items for a
smooth, enjoyable car trip.
Before leaving on your trip make sure
that your vehicle is in good condition. Check oil level,
lights and make sure your tyre's including the spare are
in a satisfactory condition for the trip.
Check you have packed personal items such as:
- Glasses
- Wallet
- Credit cards
- Drivers license
- Medication - prescriptions
- Medicare card
- Keys [plus duplicate sets kept in different bags]
- Maps, directions and reservation confirmations
- Camera and film
Other must have items include:
- Picnic basket
- Thermos
- Picnic rug
- Books and magazines for children and adults
- Toys, playing cards, small games
- Flashlight and batteries
- Umbrella and raincoats
- Plastic bags for rubbish
- Disposable
wipes
- Sewing kit
- First aid kit
- Snacks / gum
- Paper
napkins / towels
- Paper,
washable markers [crayons may melt on a hot day]
- clipboard
or lap desk
- Small back pack for your child to carry own toys
and art supplies
- Pillows
- Towels in case of spills
- Ice cream container in case of
travel sickness
- Sun shades
- Hand
held computer game / headphones
Food and Snacks
- Cooler bag or small esky [with drinks and lid]
- Drinks
with resealable lids
- Snacks [try to avoid chocolate]
crackers, mini rice cakes, dry cereal, and dried fruit
in small zippered plastic bags.
For Baby
- Sun shades
- Disposable nappies
- Change mat
- Powder lotion / wash supplies
- Plastic bags
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Wipes
- Nursing
pads / burp pads
- Bibs
- Bottle, teats and caps
- Dummy and spares
- Sterilizing unit with tablets if required
- Changes of clothing
- Jacket or sweater
- Pram [doubles up as high chair]
- Front or back child - carrying pack, or sling style
- Blankets / sheets
- Portable cot
- Teething gel [if required]
- Bag
to store baby's toys
- Toys to be changed for variety
- Tapes / stories and music
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