Fitting it all in: Travel Essentials for Kids

Any parent knows the unique challenges that come when traveling with kids. Long gone are the days of casually throwing some clothes in an overnight and jetting off on a moments notice. These days, even a quick trip to brunch requires military like precision and planning. It gets even more complicated when you throw crossing borders into the mix. For many UAE the summer months means travel, often to multiple destinations and involving a variety of transport and accommodation options. To help you navigate the globe a little more smoothly, we've put together our top 10 travel essentials for kids that you'll definitely want to add to your cart.

1. A portable high chair. To help contain your little ones in new homes, hotels and restaurants, so they can't wiggle free when you aren't looking. Check out this Inglesina Fast Table Chair option that is topping must-have baby lists of 2022.
2. A ride-on suitcase. Is it a toy? Is it a luggage holder? Well, its both. This colorful and convenient Trunki could be a life-saver when you are struggling through airports.
3. A versatile lunchbox with compartments . A high-quality, bento-style lunchbox will allow you to add in various 'course' for your little ones so they can cram in all the nutrients they need and get the right mix of flavors and tastes.
4. A pillow pet . This cuddly toy can be a huge help when it comes to napping and sleeping while on the move.
5. A stylish water bottle for kids. Imagine how great it would be to have a lost-proof water bottle in creative designs that are actually designed to suit the little hands of kids? Now you don't have to, you can find one at Citron and get it personalized with their name on it!
6. A good set of headphones. There will always be times when you are traveling that looking out the window or another game of i-spy won't cut it. When that happens, make sure they have a good pair of headphones to listen to a story or watch a fun show.
7. A creativity kit. Help to distract them by fueling their imaginative side with these versatile art and crafts kits that are ideal for travelling.
8. A durable and BPA-free snack box . This multi compartment snack box from Citron is ideal for packing in quick reach treats and nutritious bites that will stave off any 'hangry' mood swings during short journeys or on sightseeing trips.