Hello Y’all! Today, we are gonna talk about Plane Bags for Kids! In this article, we will cover what to bring and why, a few tips for lowering stress, and a couple other things!
What Bag to Use?
For kids, travelling through the crowded airport can be overwhelming, and if the bag is too big or too heavy, it gets handed off to the parents. And no one wants that. So, my suggestion is a small backpack! These backpacks are light, so no extra weight is added, and small but big enough to hold all the stuff your child needs for the plane. I recommend a Jansport mini backpack, or any small thin bag.
What to Pack: Toys
Entertainment is key to a quick and stress-free flight for parents. But what do you bring? From personal experience and with my three younger siblings, I think a couple of books are always good. I also highly recommend a small sketchbook, a pencil sharpener, and a set of double-sided colored pencils, or a small box of crayons or markers. No glue, and no scissors. It’s not craft time. It’s just enough things to occupy the kids for the duration of the flight. Also pack the child’s favorite stuffed animal or doll. This can really help sooth any panicking kid.
What to Pack: Electronics
It’s always good to have something electronic for the kids to play with. Whether you pack a tablet, phone, or laptop, make sure it has already downloaded music and games. Also bring headphones. Headphones are a crucial part of any plane ride. Kids can listen to music, plug them into their electronics, or watch a movie on the plane.
What to Pack: Food and other Items
Remember to bring Gum. It helps children’s ears acclimatize and hurt less when they pop. Pack a few snacks, like granola bars or Goldfish. Bring an empty water bottle and fill it up at a water fountain after security. Bring a small, light weight blanket and a light jacket, as planes tend to be quite cold. Bring a hairbrush and a couple of hair elastics to keep the kids presentable.
That’s just about it! Below is a full list of what to pack for your child!
Packing List for Child’s Plane Bag:
- Headphones
- Electronic Device and Charging cord
- Gum
- Small Snacks
- Empty Water Bottle
- Blanket
- Jacket
- Hairbrush and elastics
- Books
- Sketchbook
- Colored Pencils/Crayons/Markers
- Pencil Sharpener
- Stuffed Animal
- Pack of tissues
- Hand Sanitizer
- Pair of Socks
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