Don’t Leave Home For Your Next Flight Without These Essentials

Stress Less When Traveling With Kids

Have you booked tickets for your summer vacation? Whether you’re looking forward to a change of scenery with your kids or visiting family scattered across the country, don’t stress over your next trip. Make sure you have these essentials to make flying with kids in tow a breeze.

FlightAware: Know about any potential flight delays before you leave the house. Save yourself any potential complications by checking your flight details with this reliable website. It not only reports current status and anticipated delays, but can tell you your plane’s current location. Make sure you scroll down to the recent history to see how often your particular flight departs and arrives on time, as well as average delays.

Pack It Cubes: These packing containers from Eagle Creek simplify the packing process. We like to have at least one per person, and color-coding makes it easy for the kids to know which ones belong to them. You can choose from a variety of different sizes to hold everything kids and adults might need along the way. Sturdy zippers and strong mesh mean your stuff stays organized even when traveling gets hectic.

Suitcases: Kids love having their own suitcases for the journey. You can start them young thanks to these options, which double as backpacks and also come with wheels. That means they can handle the bumps outside the airport as well as the long walk to the gate. And with plenty of colors and styles to choose from, you can get the right size for every age kid.

Jetkids BedBox: This list wouldn’t be complete without calling out this revolutionary travel system for kids. The ride-on suitcase makes getting little ones around the airport so much simpler. Kids love riding and pulling the hard-sided case, which can also double as seating at crowded gate areas. But the real magic happens on board. Flip over the lid and extend the flat piece to create a bigger surface out of an economy airplane seat. Unfold the included foam mattress to make a comfortable spot for kids to lounge during the flight, or room for younger kids to take a nap.

Insulated Bag: Keep your snacks handy with this brightly colored insulated bag. It fits perfectly inside the JetKids BedBox or kid-sized suitcases, so you never have to worry about running out of food on the journey.  With the soft sides and single compartment, kids won’t have any trouble finding something to snack on in this bag.

Amscan Coloring Kits: If you want to keep kids entertained on board, this coloring kit includes four small markers, coloring sheets, and stickers. Choose from a ton of different themes, such as unicorns or farm animals. Use the reverse side of the coloring sheets for games like tic-tac-toe or to write down ideas or notes. And everything tucks neatly inside the plastic case, so you don’t have to scramble to find the markers or stickers en route.