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Week-On Week-Off Custody Packing List
Comprehensive packing guide for 50/50 custody arrangements. Organized by category with tips for tracking items between two homes.
👕 Weekday Clothing (School Days)
- ○School-appropriate outfits (5 complete sets)
- ○Underwear (7 pairs - extras for accidents)
- ○Socks (7 pairs including athletic)
- ○School shoes (1 pair in good condition)
- ○Uniform pieces if required (freshly laundered)
- ○Belt if needed for uniform/dress code
- ○Hair accessories (ties, clips, headbands)
👟 Weekend & Casual Clothing
- ○Play clothes (3-4 comfortable outfits)
- ○Athletic wear for sports/activities
- ○Sneakers/play shoes
- ○Sandals or casual shoes (seasonal)
- ○Dress outfit for special occasions if planned
🌙 Sleepwear & Comfort
- ○Pajamas (3 sets - one to wash, one to wear, one backup)
- ○Robe or cozy loungewear
- ○Slippers (if used at home)
- ○Special blanket or comfort item
- ○Stuffed animal or lovey
- ○Sound machine if used for sleep
🌦️ Weather Gear (Seasonal)
- ○Rain jacket with hood
- ○Warm coat (winter) or light jacket (spring/fall)
- ○Boots (rain or snow depending on season)
- ○Hat, gloves, scarf (cold weather)
- ○Sunglasses and sun hat (warm weather)
- ○Umbrella (child-sized)
🏫 School Essentials
- ○Backpack with all current supplies
- ○Homework folder with assignments
- ○Reading log or home-school communication folder
- ○Library books (check due dates!)
- ○Pencil case with sharpened pencils
- ○Lunch box and water bottle
- ○Planner or assignment notebook
🎭 Activities & Sports Equipment
- ○Sports uniform (clean and ready)
- ○Cleats/sport-specific shoes
- ○Protective gear (shin guards, pads, helmet)
- ○Practice equipment (ball, racket, etc.)
- ○Dance shoes and leotard/costume
- ○Musical instrument with music books
- ○Art supplies for classes
💊 Health & Hygiene
- ○Prescription medications (8-day supply)
- ○Medication log with times and doses
- ○Toothbrush and toothpaste (can duplicate at each home)
- ○Hairbrush/comb
- ○Special shampoo/soap if needed for allergies
- ○Glasses and case (or backup pair)
- ○Retainer and case
- ○Sunscreen (if needed for activities)
📱 Electronics & Entertainment
- ○Tablet/device (if travels between homes)
- ○Device charger
- ○Headphones
- ○Current book being read
- ○Small toys for quiet time
- ○Travel games for car ride
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Week-On Week-Off Custody Packing List include?
This checklist contains 52 specific items organized into 8 categories: 👕 Weekday Clothing (School Days), 👟 Weekend & Casual Clothing, 🌙 Sleepwear & Comfort, and more. Example items include School-appropriate outfits (5 complete sets), Underwear (7 pairs - extras for accidents), Socks (7 pairs including athletic).
How do I use this list effectively?
1) Copy the list to your free Honeydew account. 2) Review all 52 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.