INDIA PACKING LIST for CHILDREN

CLOTHING:

• Bring clothing in several sizes

(wait to purchase after getting

updated measurements for your

child before travel)

• 10 outfits (lightweight and

breathable pants/shirts/dresses)

• Bathing Suit

• Ten pairs of underwear

• Diapers and/or Pull ups

• Three to four pairs of pajamas

• Sweater or jacket for airplane

• Shoes (if we can get the size)

These can easily be purchased in

country.

• Four pair of socks

• Bibs

• Bonnet or hat for the sun

(bring a couple of different sizes)

Temperature in the hotel rooms can be cool, so pack a couple of pair of

warmer pajamas for children. Diapers and pull ups can be purchased in India,

but they are not as good as the ones we have here at home. If a child is already

potty- trained, they may regress back to diapers for a short period of time. We

recommend bringing Pull ups for children ages 3-5, for the same reason.

FOOD ITEMS:

• Bring a lot of snack foods

appropriate for your child’s age.

LOTS of Cheerios,

• Puffs, Crackers, Goldfish, Ritz

Bits, Teddy Grahams, Cheese

Crackers, GoGo Squeeze

(squeezable fruit and/or vegetable

pouches)

• Grits and Oatmeal in individual

packages

• Cup of Soup

• Fruit Cups

• AVOID giving anything to

children containing peanuts or

peanut butter in case of allergy.

Most of the children up to age 2 have never eaten crunchy foods, such as cheerios,

goldfish crackers, puffs, etc. Don’t be alarmed if you have to show them how to chew.

The care takers feed them soft, mushy food that can be swallowed quickly.

MEDICINES:

• Meds for vomiting

• Motion sickness bands for

children (Target or Amazon)

• Cold meds for children

• Fever meds (ibuprofen and

acetaminophen)

• Gripe water (for gas relief)

• Lavender Oil (for relief of itching)

• Rid shampoo for treating lice

Tea Tree Oil (for lice, bedbugs,

anti-fungal)

• Any shampoos with Tea Tree oil

in it for prevention

• Fairytale and Dr. Bronner’s

Brand shampoo/conditioner

products for lice prevention have

been recommended by clients

• Pedilite Electrolyte packets to add

to bottled water

• Infant Suppositories

HEALTH AIDS:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste (bring

several toothbrushes!)

• Baby wipes (bring lots and lots)

• Zip lock bags in all sizes

• Thermometer (digital)

• Lotion (coconut oil, aqua phor,

shea butter) FRAGRANCE

FREE

• Bandaids

• Bodywash for children (Aveeno

or Dove)

• Gentle Shampoo and

Conditioner (Indian children

typically have a very dry scalp)

MISCELLEANOUS:

• Toys and books that are age

appropriate: balls, stacking

blocks, books, punching balls,

bubbles, beach balls (flat & easy

to pack)

• Tablecloth (to put down on the

floor of the airport, hotel, or

other germy places)

• Soft blanket

• Disposable Changing pads &

Placemats for table tops

• Blow up bathtub

• Backpack or Diaper Bag

• Child size bowls with lids/spoons

• Sippie cups

• Bottles (1 or 2 just in case it is

needed with an assortment of

nipples)

• Snack cups with lids

• Baby Carrier (Tula, Lily Baby,

Ring Slings are some examples)

• Umbrella stroller (this can be

easily purchased in country and

left there)

• Small (scented) trash bag