The kid is 1 year old and not a baby anymore so you think of making beach plans, a day at the Mall, Short trips or a week’s vacation. You think you don’t have to carry the huge diaper bag that you used all year around. Nope, you are wrong, It has to be a bigger bag now!
First, it is good if you choose a Back pack instead of a shoulder bag to make both your hands available, for the kid is anytime on the go! Two or more compartments in the bag is a must, you can even get a laptop bag since it provides an extra compartment. Mind you! the color of the bag has to be unisex so that the dad does not frown to share it. And before organizing your bag, you will need a few zip-lock bags.
The compartment which is handy has to hold the Nappies alongside wipes, rash cream and some trash bags, all three in a zip-lock bag.
Place a water bottle which is non-spill the bottle holder on the sides. If there is another bottle holder, it can be used to hold your face tissues or mobile.
Pack your kid’s favorite snacks in a zip-lock bag and you need to always carry one if you leave the house for more than three hours.
If you are on a short trip or a vacation, you need to carry your kid’s basic cold, fever medicines, Band-Aid and an antiseptic.
Decide on the set of clothing your kid would need for each day of the trip with three or more extra set of clothing. One zip-lock bag for each clothing with a diaper, it saves time choosing the kids clothes and if you are on a flight you can pick a zip lock bag and run to the changing room in a jiffy. A jacket, socks or hats depending on the place you are travelling to. You can keep the used clothes in a trash bag but neatly folded to save space.
One or two of your kid’s favorite toys is a must. Like if your kid has the habit of holding a particular toy while sleeping, it’s a must to carry it in your bag. And may be some crayons and a couple of story books or an iPad to keep the kid busy
And lastly, find a small pocket to fill your essentials like your wallet, sunglasses, keys, hair-clips, and maybe a pen.
Plan each day of your trip and list the things you will need well in advance. Organize your bag neatly and make it comfortable for you to pick whatever you need and keep you stress-free in your trip. Happy Travelling!
Great tips! I have 4 kids, and it was always such a pain to go anywhere! Being prepared was key!
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4 kids.. you are god! 🙂 🙂
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I adore the cover of your blog 😀
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Thanks thanks
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I have a 2 year old so some useful tips I’ve followed too 😀
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Hi! Thanks a lot for joining Thoughts of SheryL!
Great blog! 🙂
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We moved to a backpack for our toddler. So much easier. Plus he loves to carry it. I have found that keeping some snacks and extra outfit work best for our family as well.
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yes backpack works! and snacks are a must. thanks for your comment
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haha good list for pack
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Someone should compile all this advices to a single blog, was reading today about travel bags for toddler 🙂
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So travelling with a toddler is such a big deal.. omg
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Great idea tips!! When my boys were small… always so much stuff to take 🙂
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Wow.. when did u get rid of it??? Mine is 2.. loading myself even if I step out of the house
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These are some great tips! And yes, always carry a water bottle! Never want to go dehydrated!
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yes.. water bottle is a must even when you take them for a walk or play area
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These items are truly essentials! Thanks for sharing:)
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Love the idea of a backpack instead of a shoulder strap bag!
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It helps a lot.. try it !!!
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Hi, I’m a backpack person all the way. It great with the compartments and space at the side for those drink bottles and balances the weight out.
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Organizing the kids bag is so important..We have travelled a lot with our kid, who will be turning3 and with every trip, I feel his backpack size is getting large.. Now he wants some of his toys also to accompany, lol. Good list!
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Great! now toys ??? When will they let us hands free?/
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This is great, thank you! I constantly struggle with what/how to pack a bag for my toddler.
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thanks.. happy that the blog helps you
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Thank! This is great advice for parents especially ones like me with more children!
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Thanks for the comment.
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the cover is just amazing ❤
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Great tips… having little kids myself I understand how important it is to always have activities and extras on hand!
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yes of-course it is
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I’m going to share this post with my niece! She just had a baby and could use the tips–thanks!
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yes it will help.. Thanks for sharing it..
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I’ve always been pro backpack just because it’s better for your back, but your point about keepings hands free is an excellent one.
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Oh.. so backpack is good for back!!!! Wow.. thanks for the info
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Educative to me😊 good read!
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my diaper bag is a backpack and it makes life so much easier!
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Wow… Mine too
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Never really easy travelling with kids. You just made things easier for me with these tips. Thanks
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great list! I feel like I still always forget something though!
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That happens to all of us. And we somehow manage without the thing that
we forgot
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Great list of essentials. I agree about having a backpack. It’s so helpful to have hands free with kiddos. And I love the water doodle toy you have pictured. Thanks for the tips!
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yea its a good one.. try getting one
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We also always have to have some sort of toy. Like a little truck or car to zoom around at the places we go. And I’ve started to pack an extra pair of socks because well you never have enough socks in life.
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yea.. toys a must these days
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Packing for a toddler seems even more complicated than packing for a college student!
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What does a college student need?? nothing.. we can just hand them a sandwich or just say ‘eat out’
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These are great tips!
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Nice one and your niche is good 😋😋😋
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Wow thank u so much
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This is going to be useful for when I have a baby! Also, my boyfriend’s sister just gave birth to a baby boy, so I could give her some of these tips too. Thank you!
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Nice article and well written
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lovely post. I’m not a mom, yet. But I’ll sure to use your tips when the time comes 🙂 Thanks
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Oh my travelling with a toddler gets super tough 🙈🙈
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Yea its never an easy job
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This is really good advice! Thank you for sharing. I have one boy, 2.5 years old now, and oh my do I not dread every time when I plan a day out with him!
You might find this article useful my dear, it’s all about parenting hacks to make your life easy! Hope you enjoy reading ! 🙂
https://www.jalilga.com/best-parenting-hacks-toddlers-1/
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Wet wipes are the most super super essential item of them all
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Thanks for the info! There are so many items one must take along with a toddler. Be ready for anything! I love the backpack idea. So much easier to lug around than a heavy carry bag.
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I transitioned from a diaper bag to a backpack and LOVE it! Us moms need all the hands we can get .
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I found this to be a very informative and easy read. Thanks for sharing
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Nice!
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nice article..keep it up
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I love the way this is written. Very funny at the beginning. I see parents bringing wagons full of stuff to the beach for their little ones, and I think to myself holy moly that requires a lot of work
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Lovely blog with useful tips. I’ve also written about the same, do check out my blog too,
https://ritika248.wordpress.com/2017/07/31/travel-essentials-for-babiestoddlers/
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Sure will do
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Great ideas! It is very helpful to plan and pack when you have little ones. There will come a day, all too soon, when you will be able to grab your purse and go!
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