Traveling with a Toddler part three: How to keep your toddler busy in restaurants, on the plane, and every other tip I have related to PACKING
What do you actually need? Travel carseats? Strollers? How to keep them occupied that doesn't involve a screen? Low stim screen time options? The best snacks? Sharing ALL my intel on the STUFF 😎
Just in time to kick off summer, we have officially arrived at PART THREE of my Traveling with a Toddler series!
If you have young children of any age, I think you’ll come away with a lot of helpful tips from this post.
If you missed it…
Part one on this series is all about the PLANNING + setting yourself up for success to actually ENJOY yourselves!
Part two of this series is all about the JOURNEY–think the plane, airport, jet lag, and more) so make sure to go back and read those, too!
Above all, my goal with this series is to:
A. Hopefully convince you to *take the trip* because life is short, and even if THEY are too young to remember–you always will! ♥️
B. Realize that with the right preparation, it’s not so daunting after all. And YES, it is actually possible to enjoy a trip (or dare I say, a vacation) with a toddler.
As with everything, this is what has worked for me and my family on our frequent travels together! Please take what works for YOU, and leave what doesn’t.
YOU GOT THIS! 🙌🏼
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect in THIS post:
Considerations for what gear to bring, options if you don’t want to purchase or bring your own, and where I rent baby/kid gear from.
Travel strollers: Do you actually need one? Plus, my reccos if you do!
My favorite toddler carriers, and other stroller alternatives to consider!
How to keep your toddler busy, fed, and semi-sane on the plane and in restaurants
Including a list of ALL our favorite little toys/fun items to pack in your “fun kit”/grab bag
AND a list of our favorite low-stim kids shows to download to their tablet
Plus, my favorite low-stim/non addictive/Montessori-inspired iPad game app I discovered a couple years back that we’ve loved ever since. (And a 25% off discount!)
And of course, a list of my favorite travel snacks! (As well as my 30% off Thrive Market discount!)
My favorite travel bags (for personal items + everything else! Plus a $20 off code!)
Packing checklist by category of things you don’t want to forget
Lots of random but super helpful little hacks that will save you in a pinch or make your life easier.
PLUS discount links for:
$20 off my favorite travel bags
25% off my favorite low-stim, Montessori-inspired toddler game app
30% off Thrive Market (the best place for travel-friendly healthy kid snacks!)