You're off to the Grand Canyon, or Grandma's, or to see the sights. No matter where you travel to in your car, we recommend bringing the following items for a smooth, enjoyable trip.

Must Have

  Wallet and/or purse and cash
  Credit Cards and/or traveler's checks
  ID or Driver's License
  Car and house keys
  Eye glasses and/or contacts
  Sunglasses
  Watch
  Medical insurance card
  Prescriptions and other medications
  Maps, directions, and reservation confirmations
  Camera and film
  Books and magazines
  Toys, playing cards, and small games
  Flashlight and batteries
  Umbrella and rain jackets
  Plastic bag for wet items
  Disposable wipes
  Pocketknife
  Travel alarm
  Sewing kit
  First aid kit
  Snacks/gum
  Water/juice boxes, no spill cups
  Paper napkins/towels
  Cooler with beverages and lunch items
  Paper, washable markers and clipboard or lap desk
  Small backpack
  Pillows

For Baby

  Car Seat
  Diaper bag
  Disposable diapers
  Changing pad
  Baby powder and lotion
  Zippered plastic bags
  Wet wipes
  Nursing pads and burp pads
  Bibs
  Bottles, nipples, and caps
  Formula and/or juice
  Pacifiers
  Changes of clothing
  Jacket
  Collapsible stroller
  Front or back child-carrying pack
  Blankets
  Waterproof sheets
  Bathing supplies
  Large plastic bags for wet clothes

Nice to Have

  Individually wrapped small toys to hand out at intervals during the trip
  Frisbee or ball for playing at rest areas
  Music and books on tape
  Tape players and headphones
  Window screens
  Hand or finger puppets
  Portable playpen or crib
  Portable high chair or booster seat
  Magnetic travel games
  Laminated U.S map for kids to mark off license plates