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Custody Packing List - Toddler (1-3 years)
Age-specific packing list for toddlers in shared custody. Covers feeding, sleep, safety, and developmental needs for this active age.
🍼 Feeding Essentials
- ○Sippy cups or straw cups (2-3 preferred cups)
- ○Toddler utensils (specific spoon/fork if picky)
- ○Favorite snacks (goldfish, fruit pouches, crackers)
- ○Formula or special milk if still using (pre-measured)
- ○Bibs (3-4 for messy eaters)
- ○Portable high chair or booster if needed
- ○Food allergy info card if applicable
- ○List of current accepted foods
😴 Sleep & Comfort
- ○Lovey/security object (CRITICAL - verify packed!)
- ○Sleep sack or special blanket
- ○Pacifiers if used (2-3 with case)
- ○White noise machine or app instructions
- ○Nightlight if used
- ○Crib sheet from home (familiar scent)
- ○Written bedtime routine steps
- ○Current wake windows and nap schedule
🧷 Diapering & Hygiene
- ○Diapers (8-10 per day for young toddlers)
- ○Pull-ups if potty training (day and night types)
- ○Wipes (travel pack plus backup)
- ○Diaper cream (current brand being used)
- ○Potty seat if training (portable fold-up type)
- ○Training underwear if applicable
- ○Change of clothes in diaper bag (2 full outfits)
- ○Potty training progress notes
👶 Clothing
- ○Easy on/off outfits (consider potty training!)
- ○Pajamas (2-3 sets)
- ○Socks (extra pairs - they disappear!)
- ○Velcro or slip-on shoes (easier for independence)
- ○Weather-appropriate coat/jacket
- ○Hat and mittens (weather dependent)
- ○Swimsuit and swim diaper if applicable
🧸 Toys & Entertainment
- ○Favorite toy that travels (one special item)
- ○Board books (3-4 favorites)
- ○Crayons and coloring pages (chunky crayons for grip)
- ○Play-doh or sensory toys
- ○Tablet with downloaded shows for travel
- ○Small figurines or cars for imaginative play
- ○Stacking cups or simple puzzle
🏥 Health & Safety
- ○Infant/toddler pain reliever (Tylenol/Motrin)
- ○Current medications with dosing syringe
- ○Teething relief if still teething
- ○Nasal aspirator or Nose Frida
- ○Baby sunscreen (SPF 50+ for sensitive skin)
- ○Bug spray (DEET-free for toddlers)
- ○Bandages with favorite characters
📝 Communication Essentials
- ○Daily routine written out (meals, naps, bedtime)
- ○Current words/signs child uses
- ○Comfort techniques that work
- ○Food preferences and refusals this week
- ○New skills to practice (potty, utensils, etc.)
- ○Any regression or developmental notes
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Custody Packing List - Toddler (1-3 years) include?
This checklist contains 51 specific items organized into 7 categories: 🍼 Feeding Essentials, 😴 Sleep & Comfort, 🧷 Diapering & Hygiene, and more. Example items include Sippy cups or straw cups (2-3 preferred cups), Toddler utensils (specific spoon/fork if picky), Favorite snacks (goldfish, fruit pouches, crackers).
How do I use this list effectively?
1) Copy the list to your free Honeydew account. 2) Review all 51 items and remove any that don't apply to your situation. 3) Add any personal items unique to your needs. 4) Share with family members to divide responsibilities. 5) Check off items as you complete them.
What are the 10 most important items for custody exchanges?
Based on family coordinators: 1) Medications with dosage instructions, 2) Comfort item (specific stuffed animal/blanket), 3) School backpack with homework, 4) Tablet/device with charger, 5) Current reading book, 6) Sports/activity gear for that week, 7) Weather-appropriate outerwear, 8) Hygiene items (toothbrush, hairbrush), 9) Communication log/notebook, 10) Any special occasion outfits needed.
How can co-parents share this checklist in real-time?
In Honeydew: 1) Create a free account. 2) Import this checklist. 3) Tap "Share" and enter your co-parent's email. 4) Both parents can now see and update the same list. Items checked by one parent appear instantly for the other. You can also add notes to each item for special instructions.