Traveling with kids: Stylish Tips on what to take
As Hong Kong parents we are always traveling with the kids to get off the island! And now that holidays are approaching, here’s our guide to some travel essentials (and some non-essentials) that will make the journey a little easier. The trick is to be prepared for anything, keep it light, compact and versatile but with enough goodies to entertain lest you should get delayed. Now the stylish part: whatever you take, there’s no excuse for style no-no’s with our round up of the best items inspired by french chic living for kids and mums.
And to make things easy here’s a quick list of essential items you can pick and choose from – the fun things come afterwards!:
Packing
Toothbrush
Sun block
Swimsuits
Sun hats
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Bottled water
Crayons and coloring books
Toys and activity books
Camera and film or extra digital memory
Entertainment (CD’s, Videos, Audio books, Games)
Snacks
Medication
Motion sickness pills
Tylenol
For baby
Car seat
Travel stroller
Collapsible crib
Diapers and plastic bags (for disposing dirty diapers)
Wipes
Lotion and powder
Formula
Pacifiers
Extra bottles and nipples
Extra bottles and nipples
For the car
Pillows
Blankets
Cooler
Paper towels
Garbage bags
First-aid kit
For the plane
Carry-on baggage with a change of clothes
Extra snacks
Compact stroller
Small toys for the flight
Now our stylish picks!
1. Extra soft pillows hand knitted pillows from Blabla – this hold me tight pillow is adorable and lightweight, great for long car trips or snoozing in the airport lounge. $560
2. An awesome game for siblings to play (and we all remember it from our childhood!) Pick up sticks $90 – Small, can be played on an airplane tray table and light. Perfect for holidays
3. Mini backpacks (Rose $240 : I love London $190 and Mini Dolly $190) – Make sure the kids can get to their own accessories and supplies with these super cute and stylish travel backpacks.
4. Keep it fresh with this cool lunchbox, ideal for stashing snacks and foods and prevents a mess in your bag, or worse, squashed sandwiches! $90 or this boys Whale lunchbox $210
5. Cabin luggage can still be cool and easy to drag around the airport – especially if you pick a pattern that really stands out. Kids love this retro style suitcase $1310 which is the perfect size, sturdy and unique and has wheels!!
6. For babies – the essential portable changing pad. You really can’t leave the house without it, but this one by Jack n’a qu’un Oeil is honestly the softest and plushest mat I’ve ever seen and is on my must have list for traveling with newborns. $440 available in pink and grey
7. Another one for younger kids – Oskar and Ellen soft books can be used to entertain quietly and they’re a lot lighter than standard books too! $450. They’re also made ethically and totally safe for little ones. This book has games like peek a boo – guess who’s in the farm and is educational too – learn about opposites, big and small, up and down whilst you travel.
8. Older girls love this filled case with a Top Model theme. The perfect accessory for secret diaries and scribbles. $390
So that’s a few unique ideas to get your started. If all else fails – pack the iphone, load it up with apps and stick it in cute gadget holder from Noodoll to protect it! We know it’s cheating but it’s why we love smartphones isn’t it? $200:
Items available at petit bazaar, 9 Gough Street, Central, 80 Queens Road East, Wan Chai (selected items at 9 Market Road, Stanley)
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