These are some of the things I try to do to ensure that our travels with the boys are as smooth as possible are:
- Have everyone in the party use a carryon and a backpack or big purse. This way you avoid checking in your luggage and perhaps even the nightmare of it being lost.
- Pack a travel size pack of Clorox Wipes. With so many people coming on board, I feel there are germs and areas that were possibly missed in the quick cleaning airlines do. Since I am traveling with the boys. First things is to use Clorox wipes to disinfect the armrest and the table trays.
- Pack Jellybeans. For my boys, the “go to” candy to avoid ears popping is eating a few jellybeans during take off and landing.
- Have a small blanket or shawl that can easily be draped over the sleeping kiddos. It has to be small enough that it must fold nicely into the backpack.
- Carry an empty water bottle. This way after the security checkpoint, I can fill it easily. Many airports have the water bottle filling stations. This ensures avoiding to paying for an overpriced water bottle especially when the kids might only take a few sips.
- Nap on the plane. My boys are old enough that I can doze off for a bit without having to worry about them. I usually sit by the aisle and they are by the window. I sleep for a bit and by the time the plane lands I find myself rested and ready for the adventures of the trip.