Packing list for Grandkids?

[Dalpal]

Hi,
We are taking our three Grandaughters to DW in June. I need to give them a packing list.

I am taking all the things that are going to be needed generally.
(meds., sunscreen)
All I need from them are personals......
I know the shirts, shorts, swimsuit stuff, I just dont want to leave anything out.The girls are 13, 10, & 8 yrs.

So can anyone give me the DONT forgets.

 

[HappyGramma]

Extra socks are a must. When walking around the parks all day a fresh pair of socks mid day can do wonders for sore tired feet. I always bring extra socks for myself and before I go to the park I put a bit of foot powder into each sock put them in a ziplock bag and pack them into my fannypack or backpack.

 

[loriandmatt]

- sunglasses, visor or hat - the sun can be killer in June.
- poncho
- small travel games or trivia question cards to kill time in lines with the kids
- autograph book with fat pen
- change for pressed penny machines
- disposable camera


IMHO - each kid should have their own fanny pack or small backpack to tote their own stuff along with a bottle stap to carry their own bottle of frozen/cold water.

personal fans or those misty fan things are a personal opinion. i see the validity of them, but i have been....

- stuck carrying my sons misty fan around more than once when he tired of lugging it.

- misted by kids with no supervision or self control. can you say " i don't find it funny or cooly soothing to be sprayed by your cute little darling in the butt 12 times while in front of you in line for THMRR"

- lori

 

[karemore]

I would personally inspect their shoes before departure!!

Make sure they each have at least two pair of comfortable sneakers to wear in the parks.

No flip flops, heeled sandals etc........

Also make sure you have activities along for the long waits in the heat.....waiting in line gets real old after the first hour.

Good luck!!

Karen

 

[Dalpal]

Thanks for the ideas, guys
Keep them coming. I can use all the help I can get!

loriandmatt,
LOL, Yes I could see me, in the middle of a spray fight between them too.
No if we get a spray fan, we will get ONE and Im in charge! I dont know if I even trust my sister or my husband with one. I always seem to be the target for the assorted water things. You know the kitchen sink sprayer, water guns the garden hose, etc.
I have a total of nine grandchildren and I here "lets get Nana" alot.
It always seem to sounds like my DHs voice too!