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[quote=Anonymous]PACKING TIPS:
Pack at least one set of clothing for each adult in carry-on.  And 2-3 sets for kids.  In luggage, pack a mix of clothes in each bag.  It seems like overkill until the bag with all the diapers in it gets rerouted to Boise by mistake. If you check two bags, e.g., pack half of each person’s clothes and half of the diapers etc. in each bag.  In your carry-on, always have an assortment of ziplock bags.  Make sure to pack anything you might need if somebody gets sick: paperwork with their immunization records and any other medical info and insurance info, as well as OTC meds.  With toddlers, pack chewable zyrtec and honey in case they get a cold.  Zyrtec is safe for 2 and up, just check with your doctor, but if they are sick and need to fly home it can be a lifesaver.  Also always pack chewable benadryl and cortizone cream in case they have an allergic reaction to something.

If they have a special lovey or stuffy, buy a backup (or three)  if you can.  If not, bring a clear plastic bag and zip the stuffies away for all transitions—like once you land the plane, they go in the bag where kid can see it but it is attached to mommy’s suitcase until we get into the rental car.

Pack active toys for the airport—I usually do bubbles (like the size you get as wedding favors) and punchballoons.  Get there a little before your flight and let them run around exploring everything, and let them chase bubbles or try to hit your hand with the balloons.

FOR THE FLIGHT:
Pack lollipops (I like the Queasy Pops kind because they help with motion sickness too) or hard candies for them for takeoff and landing.  Screen time is great, but if they are too young for it, pack a handful of little figurines and wrap each one in several layers of aluminum foil.  Pack rolls of washi tape in bright colors—just like stickers but easier cleanup.  I have also had success with an empty plastic bottle and a stack of colorful popsicle sticks for the baby to put into the bottle.  When it’s full it becomes a rattle (somewhat annoying maybe but better than a crying baby), then you dump it again and let them put the sticks back in.  Colorwonder stuff or a magnadoodle is also good at this age if your kid likes to scribble.  Or a paint with water set.

FOR THE DRIVE: 
Record yourself reading some of their favorite stories so that you can play it for them in the car.  Bubbles and punchballoons turn any stop into a chance to run around.

FOR SLEEP: 
Choose a hotel with a pool where you can.  Swimming really wears them out and kind of cancels out the sitting still of the drive time.  I also always pack 1 mg melatonin gummies.  You can break them in half for that age.  It is enough of a boost to help them chill out at bedtime so they can actually sleep.
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