Tag: Travel with Kids

After years of domestic trips and Disney runs, we took the leap—an international family adventure through Italy and Greece. With three kids in tow, we needed travel gear that was functional, comfortable, and stylish enough to keep up with our pace. Below are the products that truly earned their keep—and made traveling smoother (and cuter) every step of the way.

👜 Anti-theft Bags We Loved

• Anti-theft Crossbody Bag (mom’s go-to) – Sleek, secure, and fit everything I needed for a day of sightseeing.
• Anti-theft Sling Pack (the girls’ favorite) – Lightweight, cute, and held phones, fans, and snacks with ease.

🌬️ Cooling Must-Haves

• Neck Fans – Hands-free and lifesaving during hot sightseeing days.
• Handheld Fan – Compact and powerful for quick cool-downs.

💧 Hydration on the Go

• Flat Water Bottle – Slim enough to slide into bags without bulk.

👟 Shoes That Actually Worked

• Veja sneakers — walked 20,000 steps in these and still felt great.

✈️ Luggage & Travel Accessories

• Away Bigger Carry-On – Our go-to suitcase for flights: roomy, sleek, and fits overhead bins like a pro.
• Luggage Strap – Great for holding backpacks to suitcases during airport transfers.

🧼 Packing Organization & Laundry

• Compression Packing Cubes – Perfect for fitting outfits by day or type.
• Laundry Detergent Sheets – Easy to pack and use in hotel sinks or machines.

😴 Comfort Items for Flights

• Sleep Mask – Great for overnight flights or napping on trains.
• Neck Pillow – Our youngest swears by hers.

🔒 Security Must-Haves

• TSA Luggage Locks – Essential peace of mind on trains and in hotels.

🎒 Backpacks That Worked

• Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Backpack – Durable, fun colors, great for carry-on or personal item.
• Cotopaxi Allpa 28L (smaller version) – Perfect for shorter trips or tweens carrying their own essentials.

🔌 Tech Accessories

• Clutch Travel Charger – This ultra-slim, magnetic charger is perfect for travel days. It sticks right to the back of your phone and is thin enough to slip in a pocket or bag while still charging.
  • USB-C Version (iPhone 15/16 & Android)
  • Apple Lightning Version (iPhone 14 & earlier)
• TSA-approved, rechargeable, 5000 mAh, and just 3.7 oz—this has become one of our essentials.
• European Plug Adapter – No issues charging anything throughout Italy or Greece.
• 4-in-1 Charging Block – One plug for the whole family’s devices = fewer hotel fights!
• AirFly Pro – Connect your Bluetooth headphones to the airplane seat screen. Total game-changer.

💊 Health & Medications

• Travel Medication Pouch
  My favorite way to organize meds for the whole family. I pre-label each compartment with printed mini stickers (as shown!) and toss it in a soft drawstring pouch. Perfect for ibuprofen, allergy meds, and more.

🚉 Real Life: Gear in Action

This list isn’t sponsored—just real recommendations from a mom who tried all the things to make travel easier. We’ll keep adding favorites as we find them!

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