By age
Custody weekend checklist by age
Different ages need different prep. Use this as a practical starting point, then build a checklist around your actual visit.
Build my free checklistToddlers and preschoolers
Pack extra clothes, wipes, comfort items, bedtime basics, familiar snacks, and a flexible quiet activity. Transitions can be easier when the next need is already covered.
Grade-school kids
Plan clothes by day, school or sports items, snacks, simple meals, weather layers, chargers, and one activity they can help choose.
Tweens and teens
Give them some choice while still preparing the basics: chargers, clothes, hygiene items, food they will actually eat, and space for downtime.