{"id":753,"date":"2019-06-28T09:15:11","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T09:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/?p=753"},"modified":"2019-07-09T13:38:30","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T13:38:30","slug":"family-vacation-packing-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/family-vacation-packing-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Family Vacation Packing Essentials you Need to Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From short road trips to full fledged summer vacations, family holidays can be a lot of fun, but for parents, it can also be a roller coaster ride. If you\u2019ve always been struggling to get things done smoothly and have minimal (metaphorical) bumps along the way, here\u2019s a bit of help your way.&nbsp;Keep reading to discover the 6 best family vacation packing essentials you absolutely need to have, to make sure you and your kids have a great time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-Family-Vacation-Packing-Essentials-you-Need-to-Know-About-.png\" alt=\"family vacation packing essentials\" class=\"wp-image-754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-Family-Vacation-Packing-Essentials-you-Need-to-Know-About-.png 540w, https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-Family-Vacation-Packing-Essentials-you-Need-to-Know-About--300x450.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Games &amp; Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re traveling with kids, you\u2019re bound to hear \u2018I\u2019m bored\u2019 a billion times.To handle just that, you\u2019ll need to carry along some entertainment essentials. From coloring pages to card and board games, you\u2019ll find a lot of options to keep your little ones engrossed and hooked for the boring parts of the trip. And of course, when nothing else works, there\u2019s obviously the option of electronic devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"themomtrott07-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"59e1482e4e44c841b325656a473d372d\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00N4ONUZ6,B01I41A58S,B001MY20X8,0811822176\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2>Healthy Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hungry kids equal cranky kids, and cranky kids are the last thing you would want to include in your family vacation packing. Carry with you some snacks (opt for healthy ones as much as you can) and you should be sorted! Nuts and dried fruits, snack bars, cereal, crackers and string cheese are some great snack ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-box-green\">\n\n<p><em><strong>Want to find out how to get the best flight deals?&nbsp;Click&nbsp;and&nbsp;below to find out how:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<ul><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/themomtrotter.com\/how-to-plan-your-first-vacation\/\">How To Plan A Trip To Anywhere In The World<\/a><\/em><\/li><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/themomtrotter.com\/best-websites-to-find-cheap-flights\/\"><em>Best Websites To Find Cheap Flights &amp; Error Fares<\/em><\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themomtrotter.com\/13-proven-ways-to-save-money-on-flights\/\"><em>How To Save Money On Flights<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themomtrotter.com\/11-tips-on-how-to-make-travel-affordable-for-families\/\"><em>Tips On How To Make Travel Affordable For Familie<\/em>s<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Colorful Clothes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing light isn\u2019t the only tip you should attempt to implement on your family vacation- it is more about packing right. If you\u2019ve got younger kids, it makes a lot of sense to pack more of colorful clothes. Why- you might ask. Well, that\u2019s simply because it gets a lot more easier to spot kids who are dressed in reds and oranges than to look for a lost kid in a sea of blacks and whites. This tip can be really helpful if you\u2019re heading off to a crowded place such as a theme park!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"themomtrott07-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"59e1482e4e44c841b325656a473d372d\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B07CQXJRWH,B00R280UQM,B07H2JCP92,B07F8MK7HC\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-box-gray\">\n<p><em><strong>Looking for travel&nbsp;with&nbsp;kids&nbsp;tips?&nbsp;Read&nbsp;more&nbsp;below:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themomtrotter.com\/travel-gear-for-kids\/\"><em>Best Travel Gear For Kids<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themomtrotter.com\/international-travel-with-kids\/\"><em>How To Travel With Kids Internationally Alone<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themomtrotter.com\/must-have-items-when-traveling-with-kids\/\"><em>Top Must Have Items When Traveling With Kids<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themomtrotter.com\/how-to-fly-with-a-car-seat\/\"><em>Everything You Need To Know About Traveling With A Car Seat<\/em><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Ziploc &amp; Trash Bags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trash bags and ziplocs will be your literal lifesaver when you\u2019re traveling with kids. They\u2019ll save you from all the mess on a road trip, and it\u2019ll be a lot easier for you to handle all the waste as well. They can also be used to separate your dirty laundry from the fresh clothes in your bag, to throw the wet swimsuits and clothes into. Plus, they can also double up as a bag to throw up in if there\u2019s a case of motion sickness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>A Backpack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A backpack is another absolute must for your family vacation packing. Sure, you might have your luggage bags all packed and ready to go, but having a backpack can help you carry some snacks, a portable charger, a water bottle and some playing cards or other small entertainment items on the go. Think of it as your mini survival package. You\u2019ll be surprised at how much easier things will be when you have this along.&nbsp;Our <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LBBZyC\">favorite backpacks<\/a> are the ones picture below. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XtKcr1\">You can find them HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/072A0448-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"kids carrying osprey backpack\" class=\"wp-image-766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/072A0448-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/072A0448-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/072A0448-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/072A0448-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>A First Aid Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last, but definitely not the least, make sure you carry a first aid kit with you as well. Think band aids and cotton pads to basic medications and pain relievers. Make sure you carry a little of each with you in a small box or container- just in case. Thankfully, now you don\u2019t need to run around like a headless chicken trying to find cold pills for your little one who just can\u2019t seem to stop sneezing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"themomtrott07-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"59e1482e4e44c841b325656a473d372d\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B000069EYA,B00CYBXH7G,B002DQY776,B01M09COIF\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Loved my list of family vacation packing tips and tricks? 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