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The Ultimate Carry-on Essentials: Mom Edition
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items As a travel advisor AND mom, I’ve tested quite a bit. These are the carry-on bags & essentials that make flying with littles way smoother. (Affiliate links — I may earn a small commission if you shop.)
Sections
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The Bags
The Essentials
The Snacks
The In-flight Entertainment
The Bags
Personal item bags for under the seat or carry-ons for the overhead bin.
Large enough to be your only carry-on & include your personal items if you prefer to bring just one bag onboard. If you like a tote instead of a backpack, these puffy totes are stylish & efficient.
Puff Active Tote | Old Navy
Another adorable, stylish puffy bag but smaller & has the extra long strap great for a personal item bag to bring onboard.
Lil’ Puff Active Tote | Old Navy
I have loved this backpack as a carry-on or personal item onboard many flights! Mostly because it is so compact with many hidden compartments so storage is plentiful.
Rowledge | Lo & Sons
Comes in a few colors & variations to suit you best as a good personal item bag to take on the plane & have under the seat during the flight.
Signature 16'' Commuter Backpack - Open Story™ Sage: Laptop Pocket, Travel-Ready
The Essentials
Here are your must-have onboard & inflight items for moms & littles.
Gentle on skin & comes in small packaging for a definite carry-on essential
Face & Hand Cloths | Burt’s Bees Baby®
Travel size and the perfect vacation scent!
7 Summers® Perfume Travel Spray
For wiping down those tray tables & armrests and for a mother’s peace of mind.
Wet Ones Antibacterial Plant Based Fiber Hypoallergenic Hand Wipes, 20 Count - Pack of 3
Space-saver and good for the planet! Plus the littles will likely find these wildly entertaining to collapse & open (when not filled with liquid!)
Link Collapsible 20oz Water Bottle Silicone Lightweight Foldable Portable Water Bottle Reusable Leakproof for Travel Camping Hiking Cycling - Gray
Travel size & luxe packaging for keeping skin hydrated on travel days & during your trip.
Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturizer
The Snacks
Whatever your children’s dietary needs are, having your own inflight snacks on hand is a travel necessity.
The spinner button + their favorite snacks is an excellent combination! No need to mess with crinkly packaging or anything getting smushed.
GoBe Kids' Small Snack Spinner Slide Baby and Toddler Food Storage Container - Taro Purple - 11oz
A perfect sweet treat for the plane ride in case your littles don’t prefer the airline’s free provided snacks.
Simple Mills Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins - 4.25oz
A tasty & healthier alternative to its more famous counterpart—guilt-free snacks make for happy moms!
Simple Mills Cheddar - 4.25oz
My favorite way to encourage littles to swallow & help their ears pop during descent before landing.
YumEarth Organic Lollipops, Vitamin C, Assorted Flavors, 8.5 oz, 40 Ct
The In-flight Entertainment
A recipe for a good flight experience starts with items to distract & pass the time quickly
These were honestly such a game changer for the flight! A bit of noise suppression & Bluetooth to link up with the iPad for downloaded shows & movies.
EarFun K2 Kids Bluetooth Headphones, Green
These were a hit on our last plane ride for my daughter (age 2).
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Travel Set
Busy books like these are an excellent screen-free alternative for travel!
MOVSSOU Busy Board Book Montessori Toys for Toddler
All littles love stickers! Another great screen-free option for travel
CUPKIN Kids Sticker Book 500+ Stickers & Coloring