Toddler Packing List: when it’s time for a sibling to arrive

As a list-maker and planner, I generally enjoy feeling prepared and organized and it was no different as we prepared for baby #2. Our plan was to drop my 20-month-old at our friend’s Airbnb and they would take care of him unless she went into labor at the same time. In that case, their friends would come over and watch their kids and Eli. I wanted a detailed list of a typical schedule and other useful information in case it was needed. I definitely didn’t expect them to follow the schedule but wanted to provide a reference for what his day generally looked like and when he eats and naps.

Simple Packing List

(I printed a list out and highlighted everything that I needed to pack last minute)

WEAR

• shoes & socks
• diapers (10)
• wipes (half a pack)
• 3 t-shirts
• 2 shorts/ pants
• pajamas

FOOD + DRINK

• reusable pouch (for yogurt or other foods if needed)
• water bottle
• fork and spoon
• milk cup
• bib
• spill proof water cup for sleep
• snacks

OTHER + TOYS

• carrier (or car seat in the States)
• sound machine & chord
• paci
• blanket
• stuffed animal
• photo of our family (this helped him take a nap at our friend’s house. He was pointing to it.)
• toothbrush and toothpaste
• (toys- if needed for the house he is going to or at the hospital/birth center)
• (pack + play-if needed))

Tentative Schedule + Other Information Template

Here is a simplified version if you want something similar as you prepare for another baby too!

Download for free below.

I’d love to know if there is anything else you would include in a bag for siblings or on an info page for friends or family!

First Image by Snuggle Diaries.