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Must haves for traveling with kids
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items As someone who's little is 5 and has been on more plane rides than most of my colleagues, I have become a pro at traveling with littles. Traveling with kids is never easy, I always say it's not a vacation, it's just parenting in a different state or ...
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Sleep Necessities
Play Necessities
Packing Necessities
Eating Necessities
Sleep Necessities
The items that you must have to prioritize sleep when traveling with kids, because if they're not sleeping neither are you.
Traveling with kids, you HAVE to have a good sound machine to block out the noise of whatever is happening around you
White Noise Machines in Home Health Care
I don't know about your kid, but my kid will not sleep without his lovey. Always having an extra to keep in the car or in your bag just in case anything happens to the OG is key
Lambs & Ivy Pink Bunny Soft Baby/Child/Toddler Plush Lovey Security Blanket
We ALWAYS take one of our own blankets when traveling, especially if we are flying because those planes can get cold with the air blowing right on you and if you want little one to take a nap, this makes a huge difference
Kids' Blankets and Throws
This was a MUST have for when my little was small
Baby Sleep Sack
This is more for you than the littles, but when you are traveling with kids you NEED as much sleep as you can get, and those hotel pillows do not cut it. This is small and you can pack in your suitcase or bag
alkamto Travel & Camping Memory Foam Pillow
Play Necessities
Whether you are trying to keep them busy while traveling, or once you get to your destination, these are my go to toys that keep my little entertained for hours.
A good set of travel magnatiles for kids is a must have for traveling. You can take these anywhere and they will keep the kids busy, in the car, at the hotel, if you get rained out, etc
Magna-Tiles
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This is a must, especially if you are in the car or on a plane for a long period of time. Never underestimate how much entertainment littles can get from paper and markers
Travel Coloring Kit
A long plane ride will make you desperate for ANYTHING to entertain your littles, this has helped us tremendously
Travel Games / Games & Accessories: Toys & Games
These are great for keeping kids busy on a plane, or in a hotel on a rainy day
Kids Cards Games
Fidget toys for kids can keep them busy for HOURS
Travel Toys
Packing Necessities
We all know packing is the worst part of the trip, make it so much easier with these essentials.
A good packing cube can take your suitcase from packed to having so much room. I use these also to separate my clothes from my littles so they are much easier to find
Packing Cubes
These are 100% a necessity for traveling with kids. You can pack them easily and pop them up in the room for toy storage, dirty clothes, whatever you can think of
Pop-Up Laundry Hampers
A must have for getting in an out of the airport quickly
Luggage Tags
A must have because with kids you have to pack SO MUCH STUFF.. we don't need it coming unzipped and falling everywhere. And an extra perk is your suitcases are easier to spot
Luggage Straps Travel Accessories
A must have in your suitcases just in case the unthinkable happens and your luggage gets lost
Apple AirTag : Electronics
Eating Necessities
Taking little ones (especially toddlers) anywhere outside of the house comes with a whole new adventure when it comes to meal times. These are the necessities I've found help make it just a little easier.
Traveling with kids whether in a car or plane, I ALWAYS have snacks packed
Snack Containers For Kids
Having a bag to put cold snacks in for kids, or breast milk or formula for babies is a must have when traveling
Insulated Lunch Box
Having a refillable water bottle for kids is a must. Most airports have free water stations that you can refill and save on paying $7 for a bottle of water
No Spill Water Bottle Kids
For littles who are just learning how to eat solid foods, these are a must for traveling
Kids Travel Silverware
A must have for long car rides for kids or even everyday snacks
Tray With Cup Holder