If you follow along with me on instagram (@tiffanyish) you know that we are currently on a family trip to Hawaii! This is our first big trip with both Layla and Edie so I wanted to be extra prepared when it came to what we packed for our 6 hour flight. I ended up making two lists, one for myself and one for the girls to make sure that we had everything we needed during travel. Today I am sharing all of the essential travel items for moms and kids and the best part is they are ALL from Amazon! Plus don’t miss the FREE Travel Essentials Printable Checklist below!
Essential Travel items for Mom:
When it comes to packing a carry-on for myself I like to keep it simple and organized. I really wanted to pack light for myself and include just the essentials I would need to get myself through the flight and to focus on taking care of
#1 Passport Wallet
This passport wallet is amazing! It has so many pockets to hold my cash, credit cards, passport and travel documents and is under $15! In Washington state we are now required to show our passports now to travel, even within the US so having something like this helps me remember to pack them!
#2 Wireless Headphones
Wireless headphones are a lifesaver when your hands are full on a flight.
#3 Packing Cubes
These packing cubes help keep everything organized. I used some in my carry-on and some in our luggage. This comes as a set of 6 for under $20.
#4 Carry-on Tote
I am obsessed with this carry-on tote! It is cute and large enough to hold all of my stuff, as well as my girls things. Plus it has a slit in the back that can slide onto the handle of your luggage so that it sits perfectly right on top.
#5 Travel Tissues
These go without explanation, a travel essential for everyone!
#6 Honest Hand Sanitizer
This is my favorite hand sanitizer and it’s also safe for kids.
#7 Jet-Lag Face Mask
If I happen to get a minute to myself on the flight, this is my favorite in-flight mask to do!
#8 Aquaphor Healing Ointment
My skin and lips tend to get really dry on flights. This aquaphor healing ointment works on everything and keeps my moisturized.
#9 Stainless Steel Water Bottle
After we get through security, I like to grab a drink to take with me on the flight. This stainless steel water bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours.
#10 Luggage Set
This luggage set is great and comes with a set of 3 for under $150.
#11 Portable Charger
Another serious travel essential, this portable charger works for phones and iPads.
#12 Nike Sneakers
Comfortable shoes are key when traveling and I love these cute nikes.
Essential Travel items for Kids and Baby:
When it comes to packing for my daughters, I tried to think of anything and everything we could possibly need that would keep them happy and entertained during such a long flight. Here is what I packed for my girls:
#1 Diapers
No brainer when traveling with a baby!
#2 Wipes
Of course you need for babies but also great to wipe off sticky hands and tray tables.
#3 Carters Baby Girls Clothing Set
An extra set of clothes (or 2) for baby is a must!
#4 Changing Pad
I take a changing pad with me wherever we go! I love that this one folds up as a clutch too.
#5 Plush Rattle
A plush rattle is great entertainment for infants and this unicorn one is so cute.
#6 Pacifier with animal
A pacifier is essential on flights! They actually help so that infants ears don’t pop from the air pressure and Edie loves this one with the stuffed animal attached.
#7 Nibbly Fingers Oat Bars
Oat bars are perfect on the go snacks so we made sure to pack some of these.
#8 Fresh Food Feeder
I saw this and thought it was genius! If you are in the stage of introducing solids this is a must-have and so easy to take on the go.
#9 Plum Organics Snack Pouches
These snack pouches are another favorite for on the go snacking.
#10 Kids Water Bottle
A water bottle for my older daughter is perfect for travel, and although they are not pictured above, of course bottles for Edie were in our bag as well.
#11 Snack Catcher Bowls
These snack catcher bowls are awesome! You can fill them up with your childs favorite snacks and the soft flap lids make snack time mess free.
#12 Portable Crib
A portable crib is a lifesaver when traveling and this one is so great as when it is folded up it has straps like a backpack to easily carry!
#13 Crayola Color Wonder Coloring Kit
My daughter loves coloring and these color wonder kits are mess free and perfect for the plane.
#14 Time for a Trip Book
A book is great in-flight entertainment and I love that this one is about taking a trip!
#15 Kids Headphones
For my older daughter, these headphones are so cute and perfect when using her tablet mid-flight.
#16 Toddler Travel Bag
Layla loves to have her own bag and this rolling unicorn luggage was perfect to put all of her travel essentials in and still small enough to use as a carry on.
#17 Toddler Travel Pillow
A travel pillow is great and I am hoping will help Layla to lay down or take a nap during the flight!
#18 Kids Tablet
We try to limit screen time but when it comes to a long flight, this tablet is perfect. We downloaded some of her favorite movies and games so it was ready for her to use when needed.
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FREE PRINTABLE CHECKLIST!
To make packing for your next trip easy, I have compiled all of my essentials into an easy to use checklist. To get the FREE Travel Essentials Printable Checklist, just enter your email below and I’ll send it over straight to your email!
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I’d love to know your essential travel items for yourself and your kids. Be sure to share them with me and don’t forget that you can follow along with our family trip over on instagram @tiffanyish!
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