Top Tips & Travel Essentials for Travelling with Kids

Top Tips & Travel Essentials for Travelling with Kids

The world of travel is finally opening up again and we can now start to look forward to holidays and adventures again which is such a nice feeling after years of not going very far at all. If you have kids, then travelling is a bit more complicated than before and needs more planning and preparation.

In this article, I’ve put together some travel essentials for travelling with kids. If you’re looking for some useful products and tips that will help make travelling with children go as smoothly as possible, you have come to the right place.

• Travel Lightly & Pack Wisely

One of the most important things when travelling with little ones is to pack as lightly as you can. The fewer bags you have to keep track of, the better. Opt for bags that you can carry on your back or if you have a suitcase to pull, ensure that you can add another bag onto its handle to keep your hands free as much as possible. 

When it comes to choosing the right bag for your travel with kids, the 56x45x25 lightweight cabin bag is an excellent option. This specific bag size is designed to meet the cabin baggage restrictions of most airlines, allowing you to bring it on board with you and avoid the hassle of checking in luggage.  This bag size is typically spacious enough to accommodate a few days’ worth of clothing, toiletries, and other necessary items. However, it’s important to check the specific weight restrictions imposed by the airline you’re flying with to ensure your bag remains within the allowed limit.

Think carefully about each item when you’re packing and only pack the things you really need and limit everything else. If you’re travelling somewhere with washing facilities, this is easier but, if not, you can always pack a travel hand wash product and wash things in the sink if needed. 

The No. 6 Eco Wash for Travel from Clothes Doctor is the perfect travel wash! It’s an all-rounder laundry detergent with a mineral based formula. The non-bio powder detergent works well at low temperatures and can be used for handwashing or in washing machines. It comes in a handy little aluminium bottle with a screw-cap, making it leak-proof and very convenient for travelling. Get 10% off with Clothes Doctor by using the code CDAMR10OFF at checkout.

Don’t pack one bag or suitcase per person for any checked in luggage. Spread the items so that you don’t lose everything for one person if a bag happens to get lost or delayed. Always keep some essentials packed in bags that you’re not checking in. 

• Travel in Comfort

Dress yourself and your children in comfortable clothing to travel in. Soft cotton tops and joggers or leggings are great options with a jumper, hoodie or jacket so that you can layer up if needed.

A GOTS organic cosy rib Snood from The QT is a wonderful travel accessory that can work in many ways – like a snood scarf, a beanie hat, a bandana or a face mask. They’re super soft and comfortable, made with 100% organic cotton that feels great against the skin. The QT also have a great range of cotton clothing for children that is perfect to travel in. 

• Keep them Fed & Entertained

Last but not least, to make travelling with kids go well, you need to keep them fed and entertained. Pack plenty of snacks that are easy to eat on the go as well as sandwiches for longer journeys and of course empty reusable water bottles to fill at the airport. 

When it comes to entertainment, different things work well for different ages. It’s always handy to have a film or a few episodes of a favourite show downloaded onto a phone or iPad (most streaming providers will let you download content to watch offline) . If you’re taking an iPad ensure you have an iPad case for kids that can stand up for easy use. Audiobooks are great too but it’s also a good idea to have some creative activities to hand. Age-appropriate sticker books or activity books are great but an even better (and reusable) option is the Placemat to Go from eatsleepdoodle.com. 

It’s a colour in cotton placemat that comes in its own compact mini tote bag and a set of washable fabric pens. The placemats come in a range of fun themes, so pick one that your child will love and you’ll have lots of on the go entertainment ready. We have the “garden, grow, eat!” design which my daughters absolutely love! 

The double-sided mats can be washed and then the ink completely disappears and the mats are ready to be coloured in again. Such a great idea and these compact little packs are great for when travelling – both on the journey and at the destination.

• Pack Travel Sized Skincare Essentials

Skincare must-haves in miniature format are great for travelling. If you have kids, you’ll be well aware of how useful Sudocrem can be for many things. You can use the clinically-proven formulation to soothe and protect delicate skin as it forms a barrier that helps the skin to maintain its natural condition and helps calm any redness and irritated skin areas and soothes dry skin too. It can be applied to cuts and scrapes, used as a nappy rash cream for little ones, used as a moisturiser for dry patches and even used for sore lips or as a spot treatment. It’s a great multi-tasking product and the handy travel sized (and very cute!) My Little Sudocrem pots are perfect for travelling with kids.

Collaboration. Snood, Travel Wash, Sudocrem, and Placemat to Go kindly gifted. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Contains a sponsored link.