As I’ve mentioned previously, traveling with toddlers is tricky. Especially when you are alone with them in the airport and on the plane. Especially when you have a thousand things to carry and your toddler (you know which one) has no patience, multiple tantrums, runs away, etc. I always feel the biggest sigh of relief after the bag is checked, the car seat is checked and we have made it through security and to the gate.
I could not travel without this backpack. It is from REI which is opening their first store in Cincinnati soon! It has water bottle holders that are big enough for 2 sippy cups on one side, places to clip our travel butterfly pillows, clips to attach little Dora purses that “I can’t carry anymore!”, lots of great storage inside, a nice front pocket, etc. and it is so comfortable on my back. I look like a nomad I’m sure! Plus I carry another tote bag that completely zips shut.
I also pack lots of snacks and surprises. Books and coloring books that have been ignored forever suddenly become new again. And I space out items throughout the whole trip. The dolls the girls are holding? “Brand new” hand-me-downs sent from a friend – her daughters didn’t play with them anymore. I waited until we were at the airport to come back home to get those out. Easily entertained them at the gate and now hopefully on the flight.
We had a great trip visiting my dad. Andy even joined us for part of the weekend. He came down a day after us and went home yesterday to pick up Henry who I think had an awesome time with his cousins in Louisville.
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You are brave. That’s great you’re getting an REI. Love that store. I travel with my 2 in May solo, and it should be interesting. If we make it from here to Tampa (via Charlotte) with no one seeing my 3 year old’s junk, it will be a success… all other incidences are fair game.
Kudos to you my friend. It is hard enough alone much less with kids.
Kudos to you my friend. It is hard enough alone much less with kids.
I’m about to make a nearly 12 hour drive with a toddler and 9 month old. I involuntarily shudder every time I think about it haha