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Packing for a trip with littles is no small feat. But it always seems to be worth it once we reach our destination and are able to not only unplug but also unwind from the day-to-day. Here’s a few things that are always on my checklist and a handful more that make traveling with small children just a tad bit easier. adventure is out there!
What to Pack
Travel Day
- Kids Backpack – we use these for school, sports and travleing
- Kids Headphones – the best that stay on!
- Diono Car Set Bags
- Paravel Suitcase
- Paravel Tote – love that it slides right on top!
- Plane Activities – great to keep on hand. shop my favories here on amazon!
What Was In My Suitcase
- Sunglasses – My favorites that are only $14 on amazon, as well these, and these
- Beach Bag – Love this one from Breck and Grier, as well as this one and this one
- Beach Dress – obsessed with this Juliette Dunn one as well as this Etsy Dress (only $55)
- Sandals – love my Sarah Flint Grear (Sarah flint code SARAHFLINT-BAMARYE for $50 off your first pair), and thes Gladiator Sandals
- Pareo
- Bathing Suits – Love these Agua bendita, Minnow, this fully coverage suit, and Summer Salt. Shop all my favorite swim suits here!
- Self Tanner – the glow without the sun damage (and squeaky clean ingredients!)
- Sun Hat – Love my Sarah Bray but also this one and this packable one!
- Simple Jewelry – This haverhill necklace I don’t take off (Haverhill code: MARYANDCREW15), but love a fun earring to like this and this!
- Heels for date night are a must!
- Cozy Pjs – Love my Lake Pjs as wells as these print fresh one (Printfresh code: MARYANDCREW15)
For the Beach
- Cosmetic Bag – a happy print to corral all you favorite products on the go
- Our Favorite Sunscreen reef safe, non-nano zinc oxide without the white residue & TSA carry on approved at 3 oz
- Turkish Towels lightweight, easy to wash and quick drying, simple & stylish
- Packable Bucket no room, no problem. squeeze these into a suitcase or beach bag.
- Chic Umbrella these make a day at the beach even more relaxing. I love how lightweight they are, fold in half for easy transport and are fabulously chic.