As I approach another solo-parent trip with my toddler, I’m making my list and checking it twice. Efficiency is key when you have to pack and plan for two people, and here are a few go-to’s I’ve picked up over the years.
Bookmark this for the next time you’re making your travel list.
Bonus tip: Save your child’s packing list on your computer. Then you don’t have to start from scratch each time!
Top 3: Multipurpose Travel Items for Moms
1. Wipes
For …
- Messy hands
- Messy faces
- Messy butts
- Potty accident “sponge baths”
- Spills
- A gentle face wash
- Make-up remover
- A toy (kids enjoy wiping down baby dolls, cars, airplane tray tables, plane windows, etc.)
2. Pashmina
Works as a …
- Stylish accessory
- Nap blanket
- Breastfeeding cover up
- Neck or lumbar pillow (rolled)
- Low-tech climate control device (wrap or remove with the ever-changing temperature on planes)
- Airplane seat “fort”
3. Coconut Oil
You’ll definitely get your money’s worth from this as:
- Face wash
- Moisturizer
- Eye cream
- Shaving oil
- Chapstick
- Diaper cream
- Eczema treatment
- Bug bite relief
- Leave-in conditioner
- Lice killer and deterrent
- Back pain and muscle relief
- Coffee sweetener
(Thanks for the great tip on that last one, Amy!)
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