Chances are, you’re going places this summer.
Travelling with children is a whole ‘nother ballgame than the tranquil, self-indulgent vacays that Husband & I enjoyed as a family of two. Introducing new sights and sounds, cultures and languages to your children is a wonderful way to bond as a family, but doesn’t come without some serious travel considerations.
Make your next trip smooth and enjoyable for every member of your family with these helpful links.
In the car…
Beverage (Toy) Container from The Chirping Moms
Tips for Good Family Road Trips from Petit Elefant
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Preschoolers from Cornerstone Confessions
36 Free Printable Travel Games from Parentables
In the air…
11 Tips for Surviving Air Travel with Kids from (very experienced!) Frugal Mama
How to Fly Carry On With Kids from Go Green Travel Green
7 Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids from Simple Mom
Infant Travel Essentials from me!
Happy trails to you, wherever your summer vacation plans might take you. If you’re heading to Costa Rica this season, be sure to email me for tips & a possible coffee date!
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Awesome links that you shared and thank you also for the linkup again this week!! 🙂
I’m so glad I had the chance to meet you while we were in Costa Rica! The pizza was delicious!
Oh my, traveling with kids ( especially young children) can be so stressful! We flew with our then 15 month old to Korea from LA and she slept most of the flight, but when she was awake it was challenging! I just flew 13 hours with her a few months ago and she did well but I was a total wreck, had a panic attack as the plane was so cramped and was worried she would through a major tantrum. Alas she was an angel and I am beyond grateful, despite how exhausting the journey was! All in all it is worth it in the long run, the memories created.
We flew trans-Atlantic with our little girl both at 5 months and at almost 9 months and I too was pretty concerned about how she’d take it, but both times she was a gem, though admittedly needed more distractions & entertainment the second time. So glad that you and your family had good experiences with long flights. I know many people who wouldn’t even consider it. Thanks for visiting, Elizabeth.
Thanks for the link-up and great advice. We just booked a trip to Hawaii and I was worried about flying with a toddler. Molly was perfect as an infant, but I’m feeling much better about the 8 hour flight now!
Great! I’m so glad you found the links helpful. There is a wealth of information among them. Thank you for stopping by, Blair!
Thanks for another great week of the Mommy Brain Mixer! I just added a linky party directory at http://www.ffflinkypals.blogspot.com/p/linky-directory-where-to-party.html and I would love to have you link up your party!!! LOVE the travel tips. We haven’t flown with our kids but just went on a 7 hour drive with them and they did amazingly!
For me, the secret to traveling with my little girl is to always pack an extra pair of leggings in my carry on. That way if she spills something on her pants, or gets cold, it’s easy for her to slip them on. Plus, they pack really small! My daughter’s favorite brand is http://www.twirlygirlshop.com/girls-capri-leggings but obviously there are lots of places to get them.