Tips for a Relaxed Getaway with Children
Basic Essentials for Travel with Children
Traveling with children can be incredibly rewarding. It gives you an opportunity to show them how people live and love around the world and share an appreciation for the diversity of life with them. The problem is, traveling with kids can come with a unique set of hurdles. We share our favorite must tips and tricks plus must have items to take with you for hassle free kid friendly travel.
Our Top Travel With Kids Tips & Tricks
Get your little ones involved in packing and let them pick out some of their favorite items of clothing. This way, when you get to your destination, and everything feels new and different, they have things to wear that feel safe and comfortable. Make it even more fun and engaging by allowing them to pick and pack in their choice of hand luggage, be it a backpack, pouch or tote for a few personal items, like snacks, socks change of clothes and gadgets. For more ideas on “what to wear” wardrobe essentials, click here.
Include activities that everyone will enjoy in your itinerary. When travelling as a family, it’s important to take turns doing activities that everyone enjoys. Spending one day sightseeing and then the next building sand castles with the younger ones on the beach.
When heading out for the day, always have a spare change of clothes with you. When it comes to travel with kids, expect the unexpected. From little accidents to messy lunches, you’re not going to regret having something clean and dry to change your little one into if needed.
Bring coloring books and a pack of cards with you when dining out. Keep the kids out of trouble and entertained with screen free activities to keep them happy and engaged when you’re dining out together.
Take it slow. It’s easy to get carried away with all the things you want to see and do, but it’s important to remember that kids can get easily overstimulated. It’s better to only try to do one or two big activities a day with breaks in between.
Top Gadgets For Travelling With Kids
Jet Kids Bedbox
The perfect suitcase for all your little ones travel essentials that they can zoom through the airport on and transform into a bed right on their seat for a comfortable, hassle free sleep on those long haul flights.
Relay
The Relay is a smart and convenient GPS tracking walkie talkie that allows you to stay in contact and track your kids in times of emergency or in case they get lost, whether it be in a busy airport terminal or while enjoying a day of sightseeing. You’ll feel more secure knowing you’ve got your trusty Relay with you.
KeepEmQuiet entertainment packs.
Great for long flights or road trips, these tailored entertainment packs are jam packed with goodies, activities and snacks to keep the young ones entertained for hours.
GB Pockit Stroller.
The world’s smallest foldable stroller and absolute must have if you’re traveling with kids 4 and under. This teeny tiny stroller is suitable for carry on and easily fits in the overhead storage. It even comes in its own carry bag. Once you arrive at your destination, you will be glad you brought your Pockit stroller for those days when you want to sightsee for hours and your little one needs to rest their legs.
Portable changing mat. When it comes to travel, they say start them young! If this is you and your family, you’re going to need one of these waterproof portable changing mats to get you out of some “sticky” situations. Trust us, nature can call at the most inconvenient times. This little portable changing buddy helps you keep baby clean, dry and fresh no matter where you are.
