28 February 2011

10 Travelling with Kids Must-Haves

1. Distraction at bedtime. This was the best soother/added distraction at bedtime for both my kids.  It plays music while displaying a light show on the ceiling.  It automatically turns itself off after 12 minutes!


2. Easily washable bibs.  These are the best because they dry in an instant and are easily wipe-able.  They don't begin to stink like other vinyl bibs do after being wet.

3. Non-bulky water bottle.  This one is perfect.  I have tried out MANY stainless water bottles and I often find them way too big and bulky.  This one is slim and super easy to clean.

4. Small toys for entertainment anywhere.  These cars were the best entertainment.  My kids rolled them everywhere and they were small enough to take anywhere.  They are also super durable.  Definitely the heavy die-cast metal cars they used to make when we were little.


5. A travel highchair/seat for a little one is great on the road or sea or where-ever you may be.  This wonderful little seat is all cloth and packs up super small.  It is a great one to stash in the diaper bag for those places where a highchair isn't available.  It really does a good job keeping the baby strapped to the chair--even a wiggly one like mine.

6. Disposable table mats are also great.  I like them because they protect the table and my little one from germs.  They are also super colorful and add some entertainment during longer meals.

7. Pampers Clean and Go wipes are a must!  They have a resealable snap lid and they smell so pleasant.  We use them for hand wipes and baby wipes.  They are the best for travelling!
8. Oh, and we can't forget Sophie.  She is the perfect companion/play-thing and teether all in one.
9. Lastly, this changing mat/wallet is so streamlined compared to others.  It holds diapers, wipes and a changing mat all in one nifty little wallet.

10. My big girl loved having little markers to color with on our trip.  These are nice and slim and fit little hands nicely. These markers and a little notebook kept her busy most days.

What do you deem as a must when travelling with little ones?  It is so wonderful that there are so many items out there created to help Momma's out...especially while travelling with kids.