There is no doubt that summer is a fun season, and one thing that happens during summers is travel! If you have kids, this might not be as fun for you as it is for others. This is because travelling with kids often means struggling with your kids in the plane or hotel for hours instead of going on an adventure, which can be joy killing. Nevertheless, your summer trip can be exciting for you and your kids if you bring the right things with you.
If you are a parent looking forward to enjoying a fun-filled and peaceful summer with your kids abroad, in this article, you will find some essential items to have with you as you fly across the world. Let’s get started!
Airport Essentials
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Every parent has their airport horror story when flying with their kids, which can go a long way to affect the entire trip. It is essential to have some airport essentials to start your journey right, especially when flying with younger kids.
The first airport essential is your family’s travel documents. This should be well arranged and placed in a travel organiser to make them easy to access. Finding your documents can get tough when soothing a crying child or taming a toddler on the loose. To make navigating your luggage easier with kids, you should always pack light.
In addition, you should also consider roll-on bags for your kids if you are keen on them carrying their luggage. These bags are easy to drag around and serve as a good seat for tired legs while waiting at the airport. While your kids may be old enough to carry their luggage, they might still be young enough to lose them. For that reason, you should invest in luggage tracking devices, so you don’t start your trip by losing a bag.
Chalk Board
After making it through the airport, you would want to make sure you make it through the long flight by making it comfortable for your kids. Little children tend to get frustrated being stuck on a flight with very few activities to engage in. For this reason, you should come up with a wide variety of fun, non-tech games and activities for your kids to engage in on the plane.
A good example is a trace and erase portable chalkboard. Not only does this educational and non-tech device eliminate parent guilt, but it also keeps your toddler occupied for most of the trip.
Goodie Bag
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Another travel essential for your kids is a goodie bag. This can go a long way to make your road trip or flight a lot more bearable. If you are a parent with younger kids, your children will find nothing more interesting than a bag full of surprises. This goodie bag can range from a regular backpack to a cartoon-themed backpack to make it more interesting.
A typical goodie bag will contain lots of chewy stuff, games, and toys. It is advisable to take toys that your kids will not miss so much, if they get lost in transit. The snacks you bring on a flight will differ from that of a road trip. So, this should be taken into consideration when packing.
For a road trip, you can never go wrong with snacks like dried apricot, dried pineapple rings, raisins, pretzels, and so on. For a flight, you can opt for M & Ms, fruit loops, jelly beans, or any of your children’s favourites.
Extra Clothe and Comfort Items
Clothes are essential for any trip. When travelling with kids, you should bring extra clothes aside from those intended to be worn during the trip. This is best for long flights in case of an accident, drink spillage, illness, or loss of luggage.
You would also want to consider taking lots of comfort items if you have much younger kids. Spending hours on a flight can become frustrating for anyone. To make your trip bearable for your little ones, you would need items like a blanket, a favourite toy or a stuffed pet.
Medical Kit
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A medical kit is one of the most important things to bring along on your family’s summer getaway. While you may have booked a safe place for adventure because of your kids, accidents are still likely to happen, and they could even be during flight.
You can save your trip from chaos by bringing along a small first aid kit that you can easily carry around. Your kit should contain items such as:
- Bandages,
- Plaster,
- Disinfectants,
- Sterile water,
- Antibiotics,
- Anti-diarrhoea drugs e.t.c.
Depending on the condition of the area, you should also consider bringing a mosquito repellent with you on your trip.
Cleaning Agents
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Now, you may wonder why you need to bring your cleaning agent when the hotel or Airbnb must have everything you need. While this is true, you should still consider getting certain cleaning materials or agents when travelling with a baby. This will prevent you from being stranded or cleaning your baby’s essentials with foreign materials. These materials include a bottle cleaning brush, wipes, and dishwashing detergent.
Beach Essentials
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No matter where you decide to spend the summer, nothing beats a trip to the beach. When going to the beach with kids, there are some essentials you should have in your bag. These essentials include:
- Sunscreen,
- Sunproof outerwear like a cute kid-sized sun hat,
- Mats,
- Snorkels,
- Snacks,
- Swimwear.
If you have a baby, consider adding baby sunglasses to the list where some brands offer UVA/UVB protection.
Conclusion
As you try to make your summer vacation a memorable and comfortable one for your little ones, you should not leave yourself out of the equation. While making plans to keep your kids preoccupied during the trip, you should not hesitate to engage in some fun activities that will make your trip worthwhile!
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