All family members need a Grab 'n Go bag prepared for a quick emergency get away. It is important to change out food, medication and clothing as they grow. Once a year works. Set a yearly date that everyone in the family changes out their packs.
Many have planned a family activity where everyone empties their bag, prepares and eats the food and snacks in it, checks to see if the clothing still fits, then re-packs with updated supplies, food and clothing. Rotate out the toothpaste, lotion, chapstick and diapers, wet wipes, etc.
When kids take part in the activity, they learn skills, what foods they like, how to prepare and pack it. They make the experience theirs and see the value of preparation, it helps them take ownership and responsibility.
Here are some ideas and a pdf list follows
A backpack, duffle bag or tote bag stored for quick access containing:
Jacket (hat, gloves)
           Sweater, sweatshirt, pants
           3 pr socks, shoes or boots
           Small blanket
           Coloring books, pad of paper
           Crayons, color pencils
           Reading books
           Small stuffed animal
           Flashlight and extra batteries
           ID
           Family picture, laminated
           Contact information (Include name and phone # of out of state contact)
           Health concerns info Freeze dried food pouches
           Water
           Snacks
Zip top bag items for backpack:
           Emergency poncho
           Hand warmer
           Washcloth, hand towel
           Sterile pads to clean cuts
           Nail clippers
           Safety pins
           Whistle w/lanyard
           Variety size bandages
Trial sizes of the following:
           Toothpaste, toothbrush
           ChapStick
           Lotion
           Kleenex
           Wet Wipes
           Shampoo, conditioner
           Soap
           Brush, comb
Additional items for baby:
           Binky
           Formula
           Diapers, wipes
           Small toys
Grab 'n Go Kids
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