We travel ALOT. It seems like we are never home, sounds amazing right? Well heres the thing we both like going away it's the getting there part thats not so fun.
You see we live in sunny California, we were born and raised in New York, my family still lives there, my husbands family lives in Texas, then when theres time and funds available we also like to go on vacation. You see my point, basically if we want to hang out with the family or go to a different beach we need to get on a plane in order to do it.
Now this wasn't much of an issue when it was just the two of us because I don't need to pack snacks or watch doc mctsuffins in order to get my husband to sit down on a plane. But now with a 16 month old it got real, real fast.
So here's a few things we do in order to conquer the airport blues..
1. Airports and airplanes are dirty dirty dirty. As a mom I tend to do way too much research which can be enlightening to say the least. What I found out is probably a little to gross to share, but I will say Clorox wipes are my new best friends. They sell tiny packs in the dollar section in target. We wipe down EVERYTHING, since peanut still puts a lot of stuff in her mouth better safe then sorry. Before we let her sit down we always make sure to wipe the seats, tray table, TV, armrests, etc. This helps ease my nerves about germs and make us less worried.
2. Ergo, Ergo, Ergo! I love love love my carrier. It has saved us from many a meltdown. Sometimes all she needs is to be close to mama. Plus this keeps strangers from pulling the old "your daughters so cute" and touching her hands. We even use it to get her to nap on long flights, which gives me 30-45 mins of bliss on a flight.
3. Ready set pack! I always make sure to pack peanut her own back pack full of goodies. I go to the dollar section at Target a few days before a trip and grab a few things that will keep her occupied while in flight. I have been doing the new toy trick since her first flight at 5 months old. I used to just buy one new toy, now I buy a few inexpensive things since its so hard to keep her occupied for long. Also, be sure to keep some things in your luggage so you have something for the flight back, and don't forget the snacks.
Honest Diapers | Thermos Minnie Mouse Cup | Wet Ones | Honest Wipes | Dollar Section Goodies | Plum Organics Snacks | Backpack
Then in my bag I keep back up bows, my iPad for emergency situations, our head phones (both not pictured) my planner, 3 chap sticks totally normal, my mini bag as we call it which has bandaids, hand sanitizer, tylenol that kinda of stuff, my sunglasses, and diaper wallet. I found this diaper wallet from the blog Veronika's Blushing. Which is great and you should totally check it out!
After reading her review I decided to order one, and I am so happy I did. Its fantastic and best part is, when Steve has the peanut he just needs to grab this and go, then for me it fits in my purse.
Win Win!
Planner and Note book | Bow | Wallet | Sunglasses (no longer available) similar here | Cosmetic Case | York Buckle Tote | Lip Stick
So here's a few things we do in order to conquer the airport blues..
1. Airports and airplanes are dirty dirty dirty. As a mom I tend to do way too much research which can be enlightening to say the least. What I found out is probably a little to gross to share, but I will say Clorox wipes are my new best friends. They sell tiny packs in the dollar section in target. We wipe down EVERYTHING, since peanut still puts a lot of stuff in her mouth better safe then sorry. Before we let her sit down we always make sure to wipe the seats, tray table, TV, armrests, etc. This helps ease my nerves about germs and make us less worried.
2. Ergo, Ergo, Ergo! I love love love my carrier. It has saved us from many a meltdown. Sometimes all she needs is to be close to mama. Plus this keeps strangers from pulling the old "your daughters so cute" and touching her hands. We even use it to get her to nap on long flights, which gives me 30-45 mins of bliss on a flight.
3. Ready set pack! I always make sure to pack peanut her own back pack full of goodies. I go to the dollar section at Target a few days before a trip and grab a few things that will keep her occupied while in flight. I have been doing the new toy trick since her first flight at 5 months old. I used to just buy one new toy, now I buy a few inexpensive things since its so hard to keep her occupied for long. Also, be sure to keep some things in your luggage so you have something for the flight back, and don't forget the snacks.
Then in my bag I keep back up bows, my iPad for emergency situations, our head phones (both not pictured) my planner, 3 chap sticks totally normal, my mini bag as we call it which has bandaids, hand sanitizer, tylenol that kinda of stuff, my sunglasses, and diaper wallet. I found this diaper wallet from the blog Veronika's Blushing. Which is great and you should totally check it out!
After reading her review I decided to order one, and I am so happy I did. Its fantastic and best part is, when Steve has the peanut he just needs to grab this and go, then for me it fits in my purse.
Win Win!
Planner and Note book | Bow | Wallet | Sunglasses (no longer available) similar here | Cosmetic Case | York Buckle Tote | Lip Stick
I use the extra wipe holder for hand and face wipes, this way I can keep it attached to the stroller and have it readily available while out and about. This is especially helpful while traveling.
We LOVE visiting family and traveling, it's just the getting there that's not always that easy. I try to do everything I can to make it as painless as possible. But that's not always the case. Oh well! It is what it is. Lets all just hope the flight attendants are super awesome and understanding. When that happens it can make a flight that much more enjoyable!
Safe Travels ;)
XOXO
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