Family travel is chaotic, beautiful, exhausting, and unforgettable. These are the tried-and-true essentials that make it easier - from airplane survival to beach days and road trips. Kids travel essentials!
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Kids
Bags & Organization
Emergency Essentials
Gear for the plane
Kids
Great for sleeping in the plane!
CozyPhones
Long flights with kids. This compact, inflatable foot rest works best for kids to be able to sleep along the whole seat. When I first saw this I thought " GENIUS"
Sunany Inflatable Travel Foot Rest Pillow
Great way to decrease screen time during long travel days
Travel Pack
Strap this to the head rest and it helps you feel secure while sleeping on the plane and makes it dark as well.
SARISUN Travel Pillow with Eye Mask
We get SO many compliments and questions on this suitcase. My son was obsessed with heavy duty equipment as a toddler and he still uses this suitcase today (he is 8). Love it, unique and fun!
PUQU Monster Truck Kids Travel Suitcase
Whether you’re packing airplane snacks, road trip bites, or healthy school lunches, these travel snack box systems are lifesavers. They help you keep things organized, portioned, and mess‑free — and kids love how fun and easy they are to use!
Lunch Boxes for Kids | Bentgo® Official Site
These are great for airports, car rides, restaurants, waiting lounges, or everyday adventures. You can pull them together into a small activity bag that’s easy to carry!
Travel Toys
Always nice to have a super soft blanket along for long trips
Super Soft Blanket For Kids
The seat itself weighs about 11 lb (5 kg) — which is much lighter than most traditional convertible car seats (which often weigh 20 lb+). That makes it easier to carry through airports, into cars, or between vehicles.
Pico™ Portable Car Seat | Kids Car Seat for Travel
A lightweight, compact stroller designed for easy travel and storage. Folds quickly to fit in car trunks, airplane overhead bins, or small spaces, making it perfect for family adventures, urban errands, or trips on the go. Durable yet portable, it ke...
Bugaboo Butterfly - Compact City Stroller
These headband headphones are a little more plain looking for the older kids that don't want animal headphones.
Kids Bluetooth Headphones Adjustable Headband
Bags & Organization
A set of reusable silicone bottles for shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc. — a travel must.
Miamica Ribbed Silicone Travel Bottles Set
I'm on the search for new luggage and this set is one I have my eye on. I love the look of it and the price
LIGHT FLIGHT 3-Piece Durable Luggage Set
Great for saving space, nice looking and compact.
PACKING CUBES - bagsmart
Lightweight, sleek, and highly praised for easy access to passports and cards — ideal for frequent flyers.
Passport Wallet | Peak Design Official Site
Classic belt bag that’s super handy for travel days when you want hands‑free convenience and quick access to passport/phone
Crossbody Bags | lululemon Canada
I like to bring anything water proof for the beach & boat days
Waterproof Phone Case | Walmart Canada
Slightly smaller (~3.5 L) but still roomy and structured with wipe-clean lining — perfect for shorter trips or minimalist packers.
Travel Toiletry Bag 3.5L | Women's Bags,Purses,Wallets
Have been using this for years, great for carry on or weekend getaways
Ciao! Luggage – Soft, Carry-on and Hardside Suitcases
Emergency Essentials
Electrolytes are a must when traveling to hot countries. The travel packs make it easy to bring along!
Travel Electrolytes
Digestive enzymes, along with probiotics are handy when eating new and different foods in another country
Digestive Enzymes and Digestive Enzyme Supplements
You just never know, great to have on hand (just in case)
GRAVOL™ Kids Quick Dissolve Chewable
Sticky hands, messy snacks, airport bathrooms… flushable travel wipes = life saver 😅 I always keep a pack in my bag!
Travel Wipes | Walmart Canada
Ulta has a whole section of travel mini makeup. Great to save space
Travel Size Makeup - Makeup - 177 Products
Gear for the plane
I use these almost on the daily to help wind down for the night. They work really well for long flights and are so comfy, easy to fall asleep while listening .
MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones Bluetooth Headband
I use these almost on the daily to help wind down for the night. They work really well for long flights and are so comfy, easy to fall asleep while listening .
