Traveling with kids soon? Here are our top 10 tips:
1️⃣ If you have a lap infant, ask for a seat at the gate. If the plane isn’t full, they’ll often let you bring your car seat on so your baby can have a free seat!
2️⃣ Bring a baby carrier. If you can’t get a free seat, these are so helpful to wear on the plane to keep baby contained and happy, and to give you free hands!
3️⃣ Open a frequent flyer account for your kids. While lap infants can’t earn miles since they don’t have a paid ticket, when you do buy your kids a seat, they can earn points and miles!
4️⃣ Have multiple burp cloths and an extra pacifier handy at all times so you can grab them quickly!
5️⃣ Package what you need for each diaper change into separate ziploc bags so you can just bring that to the bathroom with wipes instead of the whole diaper bag.
6️⃣ Bring disposable puppy pads to put down on public changing tables to avoid germs, and use overnight diapers to prevent blowouts.
7️⃣ Bring plastic bags and a change of clothes for baby AND you in case of massive spit-ups or blowouts.
8️⃣ Look online ahead of time for airport Mother’s Rooms for nursing and pumping. Mamava has amazing pods and an app that can help you find lactation spaces!
9️⃣ Food and drinks for babies and toddlers are not subject to the typical TSA requirements, so you can carry on what you need! Liquids may require extra screening if they are over 3.4oz, so pack everything in one bag together and factor in extra time for testing.
🔟 Bring a portable sound machine and blanket or car seat cover to help little ones sleep on the go!
Bonus Tip: Get TSA PreCheck! Children 17 and under can go through the TSA PreCheck lanes with their parent or guardian, so sign up now if you don’t have it already!
And, to make things even easier when you travel with kids, we designed a cooler made especially for moms!
Our dual layer, insulated Luxuroo COOL cooler bag is perfect for keeping bottles and baby food cold on-the-go, and the included COOLCaddy bottle holder will ensure that you don't end up with any milk spills during your trip. Use the COOL for an on-the-go fridge hack* when pumping, or for storing snacks and lunch as your baby grows! Shop it here now and you'll be set for all of your adventures!
*This product is designed for use with healthy, full-term infants. Please be aware of applicable milk storage guidelines, and consult your pediatrician and/or lactation professional with any questions.
