https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:42:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579793 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:07:20 +0000 JenGirl 2579793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends. If I'm making the effort, I can pack pretty well. But if I'm in rush, I'll just throw in everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579656 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:41:13 +0000 BSB 2579656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. Though when we traveled last time, I noticed that I didn't wear half the stuff I packed for myself. So I definitely slimmed down on what I pack for myself. For the twins, I like to be prepared so yes, I overpack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579627 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:04:14 +0000 looch 2579627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not any more, I make a spreadsheet that accounts for number of days and activities we are doing and I pack accordingly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579568 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 08:25:06 +0000 LuLu Mom 2579568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but have gotten better. I'm always scared I wont' have enough clothes, like they would actually go through 2-3 outfits a day...not likely! Or if I didn't pack a pants/jacket it would suddenly drop 40 degrees ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579529 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 08:00:56 +0000 PinkElephant 2579529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For my girls...a little bit. They like to have choices, and it's not worth the tantrum if I didn't bring someone's bunny slippers or favorite tutu! We are going away this week though and I've got all four of our clothes packed into one suitcase (not counting shoes for DH and me). I'm pretty pleased with myself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579527 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:57:52 +0000 yoursilverlining 2579527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to, but we travel enough now that I've really gotten it down! I still overpack some for LO, but her clothes are so small it isn't a big deal :silly: She and I always share 1 suitcase traveling, so I've gotten very disciplined about packing correctly for myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579525 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:57:09 +0000 MrsRcCar 2579525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Um. I almost always overpack. This time we are at my folks and I didn't overpack a thing and we are staying a couple extra days. Thankfully I can do laundry here. 😳 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579516 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:43:06 +0000 hellobeeboston 2579516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. We are going away for a week and bringing two cars to fit everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579501 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:20:49 +0000 Foodnerd81 2579501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually do. I would just rather bring a few extra things that might make our lives that much easier, especially since traveling and staying at a non baby proofed house is so much more difficult already. Now that we have the baby I've gotten better at streamlining what I pack for the toddler though. </p> <p>For myself I throw in some clothes and underwear and call it a day though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579462 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:46:18 +0000 brownepiano 2579462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH does but I usually don't. Except for food and snacks, I over pack those because that's what makes the drives bearable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579439 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 23:39:11 +0000 youboots 2579439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. But just because she has so many cute outfits- we do lots of regional driving trips. If we fly I do better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579429 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 23:12:37 +0000 irene 2579429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ALWAYS! The longer the trip, the more I overpack. We came back from a 2 week Asia trip, and DS has his small suitcase filled with 3 days worth of clean clothes. I didn't even intend to overpack! I hate it. Just that every time if I pack just right, like just one set of spare clothes, there will be 3 accidents and he'd be rolling in mud and walking in heavy rain or something and we won't have enough clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579416 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 23:01:03 +0000 lamariniere 2579416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty good at packing. But on our last trip I brought so many snacks that they lasted the entire 2.5 weeks and some even made it back with us. Next time, fewer snacks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579399 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:39:55 +0000 Jess1483 2579399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're leaving for 7 days on the coast (with a night in a hotel room on either side) and I haven't started packing, but I have 3 pages of lists...</p> <p>So, yes. I'm trying really hard not to (we can do laundry), but I'm already adding crazy things to my list. It's a compulsion! I'm better when we fly, but in the car--throw it in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2579398 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:37:43 +0000 autumnlove 2579398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always overpack but I've gotten much better over the years! :-) I don't overpack when I know we can do laundry at my parent's house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-overpack#post-2578955 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:50:12 +0000 Bao 2578955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When you are traveling with your kids, do you tend to overpack? We are going away this weekend and I am making an effort to not overpack. I am bringing just what I think we really need and not a lot of the extra stuff. Here is to hoping I can stick to that and not think of a bunch of other things I think I may need for them! </p>