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Top Travel Items for Kids in Carry-Ons
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Phylicia Stitzel
After hundreds of flights as a mom, I've learned a few tricks to traveling with kids and what to pack in their carry on bags.
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Tips & Tricks
 
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Toys & Activities

Tips & Tricks

I've written several articles on what I've learned over the years and some lists of my favorite travel items for kids

 
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A list of some of my all time, go-to travel toys for both my kids
My Top Toys and Activities for Children on Long Flights ...
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After over a hundred flights with kids, I put together some of my top tips for traveling with kids
Best Tips on Traveling with Children on Long Flights
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Another article to share the key points of info about carry-on travel
Essential Packing List for Air Travel: Your Ticket to a Stress ...
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My friend introduced me to these and now I keep several of them in my travel toys bag and in my car!
Paint by Sticker Kids: Rainbows Everywhere
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Luggage Options

 
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The suitcase that has made well over 100 flights with my daughter!
The Kids Carry-On in Cotton Candy Pink
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Not only is this backpack durable but also it is bright so we don't misplace it anywhere
Kids Backpack in Cotton Candy Pink
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I also have this to combine the diaper bag and the snack bag together for both my kids!
Foldie 40L Foldable Weekender Travel Bag
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MY go to carry on suitcase (because it isn't just about the kids)
TRAVELARIM 22 Inch Hard-shell Carry-On Luggage
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Toys & Activities

 
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Activity books are always a win
On The Plane Activity Book: Puzzles & Mazes
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Having reusable activity books are even better!
Elfew 2 Pack Reusable Activity Game for Kids
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These travel magnets are always a win for my kids
hunloot Magnetic Building Blocks STEM Set
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I always have a few types on hand in the diaper bag and one in my eldest daughter's backpack
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS 26-Piece Travel Set
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I ABSOLUTELY love keeping these in my purse at all times.
Worlds Smallest Uno
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These might look basic but they are so entertaining for both my kids
Wikki Stix for Doodlers - 24 Neon & Primary
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Pretty much anything from Melissa & Doug I love but my daughter especially loved when they rolled these out
Melissa & Doug Puffy Sticker Books Set: Princess, Mermaid, Fairy
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