13 things to make your summer travel with kids easier

Traveling with kids is equal parts memory-making and logistical gymnastics. Somehow you're packing for tiny humans who require seventeen snacks, three backup outfits, and a very specific stuffed animal they obviously can't live without. …

13 things to make your summer travel with kids easier

Traveling with kids is equal parts memory-making and logistical gymnastics. Somehow you're packing for tiny humans who require seventeen snacks, three backup outfits, and a very specific stuffed animal they obviously can't live without.

The good news? A few smart travel essentials can make the entire experience significantly less chaotic. From organization hacks to entertainment that buys you a few peaceful moments, these are the items that earn permanent spots in your travel bag. Because family vacations should create stories you'll laugh about later—not survival stories you'll need to recover from.

A Snackle box, because a snack fixes everything

An on-the-go 3-in-1 travel charger for all your devices.

A compression bag for storing dirty clothes

A Luna StoryTime projector for quiet time in the hotel (or car, with a portable power supply)

Stay healthy, with Ritual vitamins.

Kids' vitamins, to keep them healthy too.

A hanging travel kit to keep all your first aid, lotions, baby wipes, and more in one easy place

An HP Sprocket portable printer, to scrapbook your vacation in real time in the backseat of the car

Hand sanitizer. Trust us.

A SlumberPod blackout cover and inflatable toddler bed for a good night's sleep

Clothes from Primary. Everything mixes-and-matches, so there's no stress about letting your kids dress themselves.

Kids' headphones, so the whole airplane doesn't have to listen to Cocomelon

Bug bite relief patches, because bug bites are miserable.

A foot hammock for long travel.

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