Travelling with small children? First, give yourself a swift and firm kick in the shins – this will be less painful.
If that fails to deter you, read on to discover LUXE’s travel pack tricks to make getting mobile with the minis not only bearable, but even enjoyable. True story!
Trick 1: A stylish, yet practical carry-on
The first rule of parenting at home or away is to be prepared. This means having all manner of mess-alleviating accoutrements at your fingertips and something nigh on lorry-sized to store them in. Though deceptively compact, Cali brand Fawn + Cub’s waterproof cotton canvas and leather rucksacks and Navajo-inspired, yucca wool change mats give you all the space and function you need, without sacrificing aesthetic – a rare treat in a post-childbearing world.
Trick 2: Time killers
Before the holiday comes the journey, with interminable long hauls and hours of layovers. Get the sprogs excited while you pass the time with destination-focused activities and books, like Czech author Miroslav Sasek’s beloved ‘This Is’ series. Sasek’s tomes have been illuminating cities for children and adults for more than 50 years, plus they make for a fab memento and shelfie to boot. Anthropologie’s Pretend Play: World Traveler set will get wrigglers amped for their big adventure too.
Trick 3: Apps, apps, apps!
Technology is great for diverting attention during transit, though certain apps will drive you to the brink of insanity long before your screaming offspring does. Enter Bloom HD, the brilliant digi-brainchild of musician Brian Eno and designer Peter Chilvers. This ‘part instrument, part composition, part artwork’ program allows the user to create soothing audio, visual patterns and melodies simply by touching the screen. Old McDonald’s farm… You’re outta here.
Trick 4: Gotta wear shades
Summer vacay means sunshine, so to keep junior safe from glary UV rays (not to mention having him looking slick, natch), is all important. Solution: Ray-Bans. Aviators, wayfarers, rounds and clubmasters – all the iconic styles in teeny tiny sizes for adorable little fashionistas. Squee!
Trick 5: Super stroller
Whether you’re negotiating a foot traffic gauntlet in Hong Kong, scaling Positano’s steep streets, or wandering NYC’s undulating Central Park, the Babyzen YOYO is the zippiest, most travel-friendly pushchair on the market. Best of all, it collapses to the size of a briefcase and fits into most overhead cabin bins.
Trick 6: Never-fail wipes
Honest Company wipes. Because no matter where, no matter when, no matter how… you will need every single one of them.
– posted 15th July 2016
