Checklist

Before starting your journey, please make sure that you have everything you need such as nappies, food, drinks, toys, spare clothes etc. available in your hand luggage during the journey. Your child should be well protected from both direct sunlight and draughts.

• Food, drinks
• Bibs (available free of charge at Swiss Holiday Park)
• Bottles, drinking cups, dishes (if not available at the hotel)

Tip: If you are holidaying in Switzerland, remember that the weather can vary greatly and pack enough clothes for all weathers. Ask at your hotel if you can wash on site or if there is a laundry service. Then you won't need to take as much with you.

• Bodysuits + rompers
• T-shirts, shorts or dresses
• Socks
• Underwear
• Comfortable clothes (tracksuit etc.)
• Sweatshirts, sweaters, long pants, jackets
• Sturdy shoes, sandals, slippers
• Rainwear, rubber boots
• Pyjamas
• Cap or hat and scarves
• Swimwear (if at the lake or with indoor pool)
• Water wings (if not available at the hotel)
• Swim diaper (if not available at the hotel)

Babies and small children should be protected from the sun. Remember that the sun is also very intense in the mountains.

• Sun protection for the car windows (if you are travelling by car).
• Possibly a parasol if you are planning a beach holiday.
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Sun creams, for children there are special ones with a high sun protection factor
• lotion for after sunbathing
• Possibly UV-protective clothing

• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• Children's shower gel, children's shampoo
• Hairbrush, hair accessories
• Care cream
• Wet wipes
• nappies. Also in hand luggage for emergencies

• Take enough drinks with you
• Snacks for the hunger in between
• Nuggis/pacifier
• Favourite cuddly toy
• Music CDs, DVDs for when you are out and about
• Spare nappies and wet wipes
• Crayons and colouring books
• Toys
• Space saving games

For longer trips, we recommend that you take breaks at least every two hours so that the kids can get some exercise. This will make the trip less stressful.

• Sling or baby carrier. Are light and small in the case
• buggy, stroller
• Child car seat. If you are traveling by plane on vacation and have ordered a rental car, then you should pre-order the child seat from the car rental company.
• Backpack or small bag for trips.

Only take medication with you that you already know. If necessary, consult your doctor. If your children suffer from allergies or illnesses, take enough medication with you that the doctor has prescribed. Find out at the holiday resort where the nearest doctor/hospital is in case your child is injured or falls ill during the holiday. The receptionists at the hotels will be happy to help you.

• Clinical thermometer
• Disinfectant and ointment
• Antipyretic
• Plaster, bandage
• Tea or medicine against diarrhoea, constipation
• Tick tongs
• Cooling pad
• Anti-inflammatory ointment for insect bites, possibly also insect repellent
• Nasal spray
• Medicine against sore throat

Every pharmacy will be happy to put together your personal first-aid kit.

• Toys
• Spare Nuggi
• Painting materials
• Night light (can be borrowed at Swiss Holiday Park)
• Bottle and bottle warmer (can be borrowed from Swiss Holiday Park)

• Valid ID or passport (leave copies of travel documents with family/friends)
• Health insurance card
• Car insurance card
• Vaccination certificate
• Flight tickets or train tickets
• Take out insurance for luggage and cancellation costs
• Obtain foreign currencies (small units for tips etc.)

• Check the photo equipment to make sure everything is working so your kids' snapshots don't fall through the cracks

• Give apartment or room keys to family/friends or neighbours for emptying letterboxes (protection against burglars) and watering flowers.
• Find out if there is a supermarket nearby for items you have forgotten at home or need to buy. There is a shop in the Swiss Holiday Park and supermarkets in nearby Brunnen and Schwyz and the Mythen Center, a large shopping centre.