Traveling with kids can be daunting. Heres some tips to help put your mind at ease so your family vacations run smoothly! .
1. Pack light & smart! Try this technique for taking the bulk out of clothing: Pack each set of clean clothes in a zip-top bag and suck all the air out. If there is big spill or an accident, you can use the bag to keep the messy clothes contained. We also advise moms to pack extra-light in the toy department. Be creative and use seemingly humdrum travel items to entertain your little one, from plastic spoons to a colorful magazine (for their crumpling pleasure) to empty, stackable cups.
2. Bring comfort items! On a trip, your baby may be yearning for comfort items, like a favorite plush animal, special blanket or binky. Pack one or two of those, but also bring a couple of small new toys to offer your baby so he/she is interested and occupied with the novelty. We also recommend sticking with quiet toys, and using plastic links to connect toys to your seat belt so they dont fall on the floor.
3. Make technology work for you! Mobile devices and tablets can come in handy, especially for toddlers who crave absorbing activities. Even young babies can be fascinated by an app like BabyFaces, which is a simple collection of different faces paired with giggles, or Laser Lights, which turns basic finger taps and swipes into colorful light patterns. Toddlers will enjoy educational apps like Monkey Preschool Lunchbox or creative apps like the coloring book program Draw and Tell.
