Travelling away from home is not easy for a child, or the parents for that matter, especially when you don’t have what they need. The best way to travel with younger children (ages 1 – 5) is to be sure you are prepared and they have all of the comforts of home. Here are 10 must haves when travelling with kids.

1. Toys are a must on holiday to keep the little ones entertained especially on the journeys to and from your destination. This great little steering wheel will keep them amused and as well as teach them along the way. Small and compact too which is an added benefit.




2. Never forget to pack wet wipes, for messy hands, wiping a surface or cleaning up a quick spill! Children are prone to getting dirty and having everything handy is essential when on the move.




3. Take along the Trunki Travel Pillow & Blanket and keep those little ones cozy and warm no matter where they are. It also makes for a great travel companion and comes in a few different colors.




4. Speaking of comfort, when spending a night outside, kids need a cozy space to sleep. Hotel cribs are not sometimes uncomfortable or not available, so it’s a great idea to bring along the Babylo Twinkle Travel Cot or something similar.




5. If your kids are like mine, they love their electronic! Whether to play a game, doodle, watch a movie or listen to music. We never leave home without our personal game systems, tablets and mp3 players. They come in handy in the car, plane or train! An example is shown below.




6. If you are packing your electronics, be sure to remember an AC converter, if you are travelling outside of the country. A great choice is the Belkin Universal AC Travel adapter.




7. Drinks are a must when traveling with small children. A great accessory is the Trunki Holster, perfect for their favorite beverage. A handy clip makes it easy to carry also.




8. Car seats are tedious to tote around when flying with toddlers – so Easycarseat has delivered a solution! The inflatable car seat, perfect for children between 15 and 36 kgs in weight.




9. Kids need their own carry-on bag too! Content & Calm makes a great Back Pack, available in a variety of colors. Perfect for holding books, crayons, games, markers or snacks. This useful bag also doubles as a tray table that can hang from a seat in front and keep everything at their finger tips





10. Oh and don’t forget the snacks! Whether in the car, plane or train, snacks will hold them over until the next meal and simply keep them smiling for another few minutes of their journey. Snack boxes like below are perfect for storing these little treats.




Remember to stay organized and plan ahead when traveling, especially with little ones in tow. Packing these 10 Must have will certainly make your travel a breeze!