We asked, you answered: Parent-approved tips on traveling with kids under 2
NPR listeners share their best advice on how to go on big trips with babies and young toddlers — like why it's important to pack a dark-colored bath towel.
Last month, Life Kit asked parents to share their go-to advice for traveling with babies and toddlers under age 2 as part of an episode we did on the subject. Over 200 folks responded with tips they wish they'd known before taking a big trip with a little one.
Reading through these responses, it became clear there's no magic hack that works for every kid. Some parents swore by sticking to their kid's sleep schedule on a trip, others said their vacation was smoother when they let the usual routine go. Some sang the praises of the overnight flight (so their child would sleep on the plane), others said their child has never slept more than 10 minutes on a plane no matter the timing.
A few pieces of advice held true throughout. A hungry
