We always try to stick to carryon only to make sure we have less stuff to lug around with us from place to place. That means we’re really particular about what we bring with us and we try to keep toys and entertainment to a minimum!
I’m a strong believer that kids can find entertainment in the littlest things and ‘the more you bring, the more you need’.
That being said, here are the few things we do bring with us when traveling
Ages 0-1
Kids really don’t need much at this age. They will be entertained by a piece of paper, your keys, a box from the recycling bin, tupperware, etc. For the plane and car rides I pack lots of snacks, maybe one of their favorite toys and a couple favorite baby books
Don’t forget your travel diaper changer, preferred baby carrier, some diapers, wipes and a spare sheet so you can lay your baby down wherever you need. We don’t ever bring our stroller!
With three kids, I’ve gone through many different carriers and Baby Tula has consistently been the best one!
Ages 2-5
Ages 6-8
This was a recent Christmas gift for our older kiddos and they absolutely love it!
We use our Libby app to borrow books from the library and load them on the Kindle. This way we don’t need to lug around a bunch of books for our little 8-yo-bookworm!