Before kids, packing for vacation might have included some basic toiletries and the number of outfits you‘d need for the number of days you’d be away. If you forgot something, it was no big deal.
Packing for an entire family, however, affects a number of people, requires planning, calls for high-level strategy, and involves lists, consultants, and numerous sleepless nights.
Okay, it’s not that bad, but you do want to be prepared for anything that may come up when traveling with kids. With that in mind, here are six easy tips to make packing for your next trip easier.
Bag Your Bags
Garbage bags, reusable bags, and a laundry bag don’t take up much room but sure can come in handy when you’re away. Whether you’re covering up a stroller or a piece of luggage when a rain shower suddenly appears, or you’re simply separating your clean clothes from those that need to be laundered, you'll be glad you took time to pack these.
If you love to shop on vacation, packing an empty, soft piece of luggage or duffle bag is also a great idea.
Speaking of Bags
Don’t forget to pack the all-too-useful clear, zip-top bag.
Bring along a bunch in various sizes to waterproof or sandproof your phone and for grabbing an on-the-go snack when you leave your hotel room for the day.
My favorite use of these ubiquitous baggies is to pack your kids’ outfits separately. Rather than managing who’s wearing what each morning, use clear gallon-sized bags to contain an outfit for each day of the trip, complete with accessories, so that each child just needs to grab and go.
Cameras for the Kids
