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My Travel Essentials for Parents 🍒
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items My family and I frequently travel on standby so these are my favorite items that help get us through the long hours on a plane and at the airport. I’ll be adding to this list regularly as we have a lot more trips coming up so please follow for update...
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Entertainment & Activities
Gear & Getting Around
Other Travel Must-Haves
Plane Comfort
Snacks & Hydration
Tech & Power
Entertainment & Activities
These are compact enough to fit in my backpack but also fun for kids. You can also stick them on the tray table and windows and easily remove them.
Reusable Sticker Book for Toddlers Ages 3+
I keep a couple of these in my backpack to keep my 2 year old entertained then hide the rest in my husband’s back for backup. They’re cheap enough that I don’t mind if it gets lost.
JOYIN 25-Piece Pull Back Cars & Trucks Set
I didn’t realize how the noise of the plane engine adds to my travel stress so having these block out the noise and help me listen to what I really want to hear (like my movies or audiobook) helps keep me relax on the plane.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds, ANC, USB-C
I love listening to audiobooks when I travel because it keeps my hands free to take care of my kids. The libby app is connect to a lot of libraries so check if your local library has it. You can download the lastest ebooks and audiobooks and even req...
Libby App for Free Audiobooks and eBooks
Gear & Getting Around
We’ve had ours for several years and it’s still going strong. I like using it for my older kid when he was 4-7. He’s almost 8 and he can still use it. It makes it much easier to get through the airport and you can even roll it down the aisle with the...
Miamily
This backpack is so helpful when traveling. It fits under the seat and has 4 main sections to keep your stuff organized. I also like that it comes with multiple carrying options, a padded space for laptops, and a hidden pocket for water bottles.
All TOBIQ Products
I wish I knew about this stroller for my first child because it really is the perfect travel stroller. It fits in the overhead bin. It has a large shade. Most importantly, it reclines deep enough for naps and diaper changes (so you don’t have to use ...
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Travel Stroller, Dusty Pink
We have this wheeled carseat backpack but from a different brand that I don’t see on Amazon anymore. The backpack feature really helps so your hands are free to pull your other luggage.
YOREPEK Padded Car Seat Travel Bag with Wheels
I use this as my travel backpack because it has 2 water bottle holders, can fit 2 ipads and all our plane essentials, and also fits under the seat in front of me.
JuJuBe Nature Babe Diaper Bag Backpack Navy
My lululemon belt bag has my phone, keys, wallet and sanitizer. If I don’t need my keys, wallet, and sanitizer, I just keep it in my backpack so I have one less thing over my shoulder and it’s compact. The reason I have it when I travel is for quick ...
Everywhere Belt Bag 1L | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
Other Travel Must-Haves
This is my recent favorite find because I don’t have to use hotel drawers, I can just hang this in the closet. I’ve found that it’s easy to see and organize clothes on these compared to packing cubes.
Suitcase Organizer Hanging Shelves Travel Cube
I like using these for snacks and our meds because they’re clear so I can easily see what’s inside and they also protect stuff that can easily be crushed like crackers and chewable tylenol.
3 Pack Clear Hard Shell Zipper Case - Waterproof Cosmetic Bag & Organizer
I usually use my Vessi shoes when traveling because they’re 100% waterproof so I don’t have to worry about my feet getting wet in rain or snowy seasons.
Women's Soho Sneaker - Ivory White
These are useful in compressing clothes to make more space in your luggage for your souvenirs. It's especially useful for bulky winter clothes especially if you have to bring a couple of them for each family member.
Cozy Essential Vacuum Storage Bags, 20 Combo
Plane Comfort
This is so helpful after running through the airport but also when your plane is idling on the tarmac and the AC is off!
JISULIFE 3IN1 USB Mini Fan w/ Power Bank
Snacks & Hydration
We always bring a water bottle when we travel to fill up after TSA. I like that the Owala has a carrying handle and you can sip or chug water.
Owala FreeSip 24oz Insulated Water Bottle
Tech & Power
I carry this whenever we go to the airport because we fly standby and we never know if we’d get stuck at the airport. This is also perfect for babies to lay on the ground without touching the dirty floor.
Pocket Blanket
I have airtags for every check in luggage and carry on items we have to help me keep track of their locations.
AirTag
We carry two of these at all times because we use our phones and iPads during most of our time on the plane watching movies or playing games.
Power Banks - Anker US
Toiletries & First Aid
My kids get motion sickness on the plane so these are so useful as it has a wider mouth and can accommodate more liquid than the plane vomit bags. Also, you can tie it off afterwards so nothing spills.
24 Pack Blue Emesis Bags 1000ml Leak Resistant
I only give this to my 7 year old as he is the one who regularly gets motion sickness on the plane. It really helps ease his stomach so his head doesn’t hurt and he doesn’t vomit on the plane.
Dramamine Kids Motion Sickness Chewable, 8ct
I keep a couple of these in my backpack as emergency meds for my kids. I like that they are not liquid so nothing spills and I don’t have to worry about TSA liquid limits.
Children's Tylenol Chewables 160mg, 24ct