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Spring and summer travel is here, and parents are ready to get kids out of the house and
on the road or in the air. But before kicking off their dream vacation, parents are left with
the difficult task of packing for everyone in the family. And while it may be as simple as
outfits and skincare for adults, packing for kids requires much more preparation, thought,
and consideration.

Don’t run out the clock Pack smart
While you might think you can accomplish all Think about clothes with multiple uses. Airport
of your packing in an afternoon, that’s likely not fashion can easily translate into tourist sight-
the case. Give yourself time to pack and plan seeing if you plan ahead. Choose functional
for everyone. The more people you have in your and comfortable outfits that can transition with
family, the more time you need. This way you you throughout the day. For parents of babies
can see how much space you really have for ev- and toddlers, Sandra Aris pants are the ultimate
erything ahead of time and can double and even travel pants. They feature uniquely designed,
triple-check that you remembered everything. protective pads in the knee and butt area that
can prevent travel meltdowns for kids running
Know the plan up and down plane aisle, and for excited wobbly
While you might know you’re heading out on a steps on the beach. In most suitcases, shoes will
beach vacation with the family, think about the take up a majority of the space, choose shoes that
other places you’ll go to. You likely won’t want can be used for function and fashion to conserve
everyone to wear a bathing suit to a nice restau- space.
rant for dinner. Having an idea of where you’ll
visit can make packing go more smoothly. It’s Think beyond clothes and toiletries
also important to check the weather so everyone Packing doesn’t just involve outfits and tooth-
can have what they need, and your vacation isn’t paste. For example, make sure to plan ahead
ruined by an unexpected downpour. with medications that are taken daily, as well as
pain-relieving medications such as Tylenol, as-
By Sandra Aris Pack for messes, but leave the closet pirin, etc. For road trips, be sure to pack enough
While we might make an attempt to keep our snacks and entertaining activities to keep
photo-worthy vacation outfits clean, kids are everyone in the car full and happy. This can be a
mess magnets. Plan to pack multiple outfits for list of road trip games you write on your phone,
kids throughout the day, and plan for a mishap. coloring books, or other forms of entertainment.
This doesn’t mean to throw your entire kid’s Most importantly, cherish the time you
wardrobe in the suitcase but figure out which spend with your family on vacation. Memories
nicer outfits could potentially get messy and will last a lifetime, and in most cases, something
pack an extra so your family photo isn’t ruined you forgot to pack can be found at a convenience
by a giant stain. store or grocery store nearby. Taking the time
to plan your packing for the family can make
the trip more enjoyable and create even better
memories.

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