I won’t pretend traveling with three kids is easy 😂 but I will say it’s become a lot less overwhelming after figuring out a few things that make a huge difference!
We’ve taken enough flights and road trips now that I’ve found the little tricks and products I always pack. If you’re traveling with babies or toddlers anytime soon, hopefully a few of these help you too!
I used to think I needed to bring absolutely everything “just in case.” Now I’ve learned that packing smart is way more important than packing more!
I always make sure I have:
Extra outfits for everyone (especially me 😂)
Snacks
Diapers & wipes
One or two favorite toys
A change of clothes that’s easy to grab
One of the biggest game changers has been wearing Hayes through the airport. It keeps my hands free to help Sage and June, makes security so much easier, and usually helps him stay calm while we’re moving around.
My favorite baby carrier at the moment!
A well-rested baby makes the whole trip more enjoyable. If we’re staying somewhere new, I almost always pack our blackout sleep tent. It helps create a familiar sleep environment even when we’re away from home, and it’s been one of the biggest things that’s helped Hayes nap well while traveling.
This blackout sleep tent is a game changer!
This has been so helpful with the newborn stage this time around. Instead of trying to keep the girls occupied, ” I’ll ask them to:
Hold their own backpack/luggage
Help find our gate
Carry a snack
Help with Hayes’ blanket or burp cloth
They love feeling involved, and it keeps them occupied!
I swear these end up being:
Bibs
Wipe-down cloths
Changing pad covers
Window shades
Emergency cleanup towels (if you know, you know😂)
I always pack several!! These 100% cotton burp cloths from Amazon are the best!
One thing that’s made traveling postpartum so much easier is having a portable breastmilk cooler. It saves me from stressing about finding a fridge immediately after pumping, especially in airports or on longer travel days.
Found this portable breastmilk cooler for my Palm Springs trip and it’s been amazing!
If you’re flying, having a travel-friendly car seat makes getting through airports so much easier. It’s lighter, easier to carry, and takes up way less space than our everyday seat!
We’ve had this travel car seat for years and love it for the girls!
This is probably the one I need to remind myself of the most. Traveling with kids is physically demanding, especially postpartum!
A few things I always pack for myself:
My postpartum support binder (especially on longer travel days)
Being comfortable is essential, not only for yourself, but your children too!
I know there are so many travelers in this community, so tell me your best travel hack! What's the one thing you always pack or the tip you swear by when traveling with babies or toddlers?! I love hearing your ideas, and I know they'll help anyone else reading this too!
Love,
Lindsay
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