Items to always have on hand when traveling:

• Frisbee - great for some quick exercise when making a stop

• plastic boxes - one for each child, to hold their supplies - the lid makes a great desk or place to hold food. 

• clean water - several bottles of water work best for drinking, a quick wash up, cleaning a scrape and so on.

• lightweight blanket - small child's blanket for cuddling with at nap time.

• paper towels - for quick clean ups.

• snacks - saltines, goldfish crackers - any kind of lightly salted dry cracker. 

• compass - fun for the kids if they want to help navigate.

• trash bags - for storing laundry, wet items or just for trash.

TRAVEL FOOD

• dry crackers - small snack pack size

• individual size water bottles (a permanent marker will help to keep these separate)

• individual cereal boxes

• snack bars 

• juice boxes/bags

• jar of peanut butter and loaf of bread (for car travel and don't forget a plastic knife)

One to two weeks before the trip make a note of what will be needed on the trip.  As you gather these items, store them in grocery bag or box. 

Provide all family members with their own case for toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, shampoo and soap.  Trial size baby bath works well in place of bars of soap.

Make a list of like items that each family member will be responsible for packing.  Have them check off the items as they pack.  (ex. 5 pairs socks, swim suit, jacket ...)

Allow each child to bring a small bag or games, toys, stuffed animals or other personal items to make them feel comfortable.

Practice the 5 "P's" to have the best time traveling with young kids:

1. Prepare. Take lots of snacks, drinks, amusements, on long plane rides-- and, really, everywhere you go. 

2. Pace.  Don't try to do too much!  For young kids, schedule one major activity each morning, or afternoon.  If all goes well, you can perhaps slip in a second activity. Don't mention the second activity until you're certain, though to avoid disappointment!  

3. Pacing also means allowing extra time in the day for some down time, and some wild time: kids need rest periods, and they also need to run around and let off some steam.

4. Pre-empt: offer snacks and drinks before kids get too hungry or thirsty. Take a break before they are overtired.

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