Baby and Child Kit

Organized by age group. Every child in the household has different needs — plan specifically.

Infants (0–12 months)

Item Quantity Priority ☐
Formula7-day supply (current type)CRITICAL☐
Sterile water for mixing1 galCRITICAL☐
Diapers10/day planning baselineCRITICAL☐
Baby wipes3 packsCRITICAL☐
Diaper rash cream1 tubeIMPORTANT☐
Infant acetaminophenWeight-appropriate doseCRITICAL☐
Infant thermometer1CRITICAL☐
Medical food (if prescribed)2-week supplyCRITICAL if applicable☐
Immunization records1 copyIMPORTANT☐

Toddlers (1–3 years)

Item Quantity Priority ☐
Toddler meals + pouches3-day supplyCRITICAL☐
Diapers/pull-ups10/day if still in diapersCRITICAL☐
Toddler pain relieverWeight-dosedCRITICAL☐
Extra clothing2 changes per dayIMPORTANT☐
Comfort object1 chosen itemIMPORTANT☐
Prescription medications7-day supplyCRITICAL if applicable☐

School-age (4–12 years)

Item Quantity Priority ☐
Prescription medications7-day supplyCRITICAL if applicable☐
OTC pain reliever + fever reducerAge/weight appropriateIMPORTANT☐
Immunization recordsFor temporary school enrollmentIMPORTANT☐
Small personal backpack (child packs)Their items + ID note insideIMPORTANT☐
Books or games (child chooses)2–3 itemsRECOMMENDED☐
Comfort items (child chooses)1–2 itemsRECOMMENDED☐

All Ages — Documents

Item Quantity Priority ☐
Photo of each childPrinted, currentCRITICAL☐
Birth certificates (copies)All childrenIMPORTANT☐
Health insurance cardsAll childrenCRITICAL☐
Physician name + contactWritten, not just in phoneIMPORTANT☐
Emergency contact noteIn child's backpackIMPORTANT☐

Reviewed September 2, 2026 against Ready.gov, the National Hurricane Center, FEMA, and state or local emergency management guidance. Use this checklist as a supplemental starting point, not a substitute for local instructions or the full guide.

Reviewed September 2, 2026 · Hurricane Coast