Comfrt Signature Kids sweat set
The matching Comfrt hoodie and sweatpants she wants for the plane. Soft enough to sleep in, with pockets, and she still looks dressed when we land.
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What our daughter, 10, packs for herself, and the practical things we add for the plane, the hotel and a cold day.
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What she wears
adidas Samba OG
The white, black and gum pair she asked for. Flat and comfortable for a long walking day, and they go with the rest of her travel clothes.
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lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag, 1L
The belt bag she asked for, so her hands stay free through the airport. Lip balm and a snack fit inside.
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Bose QuietComfort headphones, Petal Pink
The pink pair she asked for. Noise canceling makes a long flight quieter, and the cable in the case plugs into the seatback screen.
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BCOZZY kids neck pillow
Holds her chin up so she can sleep on an overnight flight or a long drive. This one is sized for ages 8 to 12.
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NMM Global kids’ silk sleep mask
Blocks the cabin lights on a red-eye so she can sleep. Small enough to live in the front pocket of her bag.
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MiaMily carry-on with a seat, Midnight Black
Her own carry-on, in the black she picked, and she can sit on it at the gate. We check it against the airline’s size limit before a trip.
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BAGAIL packing cubes
Her own set, so she packs her clothes and can find them without unpacking the whole suitcase.
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Vipdeal hanging toiletry bag
Hangs on the hotel hook, so her brush, hair ties and travel bottles stay together instead of on a wet sink.
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Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set
Travel sizes of the scent she likes, body wash included. The bottles are small enough for her carry-on.
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Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance SPF 50
Body sunscreen in a scent she likes, so she puts it on herself. The travel size meets the carry-on liquid rules.
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Owala FreeSip Kids, 16 oz
The bottle she picked. It doesn’t leak in a backpack, the water stays cold, and we fill it after security.
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Kanoodle Genius
A pocket puzzle with a long list of challenges. She works on one at the tray table, with nothing to roll under the seat.
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Sushi Go!
A quick card game at the gate or on a hotel night. The rounds are short, and all four of us can play.
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Lonely Planet Kids travel journal
Prompts and blank pages so she can draw and write each trip in her own book. It fits in her backpack.
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SnowStoppers long-cuff mittens
Long cuffs that stay over her coat sleeves and keep the snow out. The XL is the size for about ages 7 to 12.
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HotHands hand warmers
She tucks a pair inside her mittens on a long cold day. We open the packets and keep them off her skin.
See it on Amazon (opens in a new tab)More lists: Laurence’s Favorite Things · Brooke’s Favorite Things · Our Son’s Favorite Things