Few things can provoke as much anxiety for parents as taking a plane ride or road trip with your little ones. Here are our must-have travel essentials to prevent mid-transit meltdowns, prepare for longer trips, and of course, keep your child safe, wherever you’re headed.
Few things can provoke as much anxiety for parents as taking a plane ride or road trip with your little ones. Here are our must-have travel essentials to prevent mid-transit meltdowns, prepare for longer trips, and of course, keep your child safe, wherever you’re headed. Most of these links are affiliate links to support Meaning Full Living as well as the charity, Baby2Baby.
Make a list, pack early, and don’t procrastinate! You’ll be less likely to forget something and will feel calmer heading into the trip.
And if you haven’t listened to our How to Travel with Kids podcast yet, take a listen. It will walk you through what you actually need to know about traveling with babies and kids. It’s a super helpful episode that you won’t want to miss!
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We know that schlepping is a huge part of travel, so we’ve pared it down to the absolute must-haves.
Car Seat – These two options are light, portable, and perfect for travel.
Stroller
Carriers
Travel Diaper Bags: shop all our favorite diaper bags here
Monitor
Pack’n Play Travel Crib
Sound Machine – Drown out distracting noises and help your little one sleep wherever they are!
Fan – It may sound silly, but having a battery operated fan that you can throw into your bag is an absolute game changer for keeping babies and kids cool and content.
TIPS! For younger babies who need a dark room:
IN-FLIGHT OR IN THE CAR
Snacks On the Go – Unexpected delays and missed meals mean you can never have too many snacks on hand. Seriously, you can’t.
Entertainment
Toys
In Case of Emergency- If things go haywire, preparation is key! Be sure to pack:
And Don’t Forget These!
You many not think of these as “essentials,” but they will change the game if things don’t go as planned: