12 Essentials for Traveling with Kids

Traveling with kids can certainly make for a different kind of vacation. A trip with children might seem a bit overwhelming at first. Nevertheless, we believe the memories made together as a family far outweigh the stressors.

In our daily lives, families are often running around, driving from one activity to the next, with parents splitting duty for kids with different practices/games across town. It’s not uncommon for it to be difficult to even sit down and enjoy a meal together. However, when you’re traveling as a family, you’re all together, you’re all enjoying the same activities, and you’re all bonding. The added kids’ gear that you have to carry and the inevitable meltdowns that will occur really are worth it!

12 Travel Essentials for Kids

All of our agents are not only luxury travel specialists but also mothers. We have firsthand experience traveling with children of all ages. Therefore, we’ve come together to create the ultimate list of essentials for traveling with kids. These are our top twelve tried-and-true products that we highly recommend for a seamless family vacation!

1. Zoe Traveler: Compact stroller that fits in airplane overhead bins
2. SlumberPod: Portable privacy sleep nook for a restful nap and nighttime sleep
3. Portable Sound Machine/Nightlight: Soothing white noise sounds for stroller or travel crib with nightlight
4. Amazon Fire Kids’ Tablet: Kid-safe device with parental controls
5. SlumberTot Inflatable Toddler Bed: An inflatable mattress for toddlers 2 & up, includes electric pump
6. Cares Airplane Harness: Gives kids the extra sense of security (similar to a car seat) during a flight
7. JetKids™ by Stokke®: A ride-on suitcase for kids that turns into a leg rest during a flight
8. Bubble Bum Inflatable Booster Car Seat: The only inflatable children’s booster seat for a car that meets all safety standards
9. Guava Lotus Travel Crib: Compact, easy to set up, high-quality, and certified safe & low VOC
10. Kids Headphones: Foldable, tangle-free cord, 6 colors
11. Packing Cube Set: Once you try packing cubes you’ll never go back – Our favorite set of 3 for kids
12. AirTags & Hidden AirTag Holder: Help provide an extra layer of safety while traveling

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Traveling with Kids

Traveling with kids can truly bring so much joy to your life. If you’re ready to start planning your next vacation, we’d love to help you out! And if you have any questions about these travel essentials feel free to email us at maryhelen@lawluxurytravel.com.