Packing tips!! #1: your CHECKED LUGGAGE

When you travel with babies, you end up packing a LOT of stuff!! when you travel with 2 kids, you don't just multiply it by 2. Its exponential! We have been to many places near and far with our babies, and over time I have learned to decrease the amount of STUFF in our suitcase! Our first trip with our first baby, we checked 3 bags AND a carseat AND a stroller! After that trip, we swore NEVER to check more than 2 bags (one person will roll the suitcases and one person pushes the stroller).

Things we ALWAYS travel with: umbrella stroller (double stroller now), ergo, diaper backpack (for husband), handbag (for me), Henrys backpack (for easy access to his toys). I highly highly recommend a stroller bag! you can shove last minute things into it at the gate, like everyones winter coats, so you don't have to carry it onto the plane!! One less thing to take onto the plane!

Here are my packing tips:

1. Make a list!! 

2. Get travel cubes!! Keeps the packing organized and so easy to unpack the suitcase during vacation. ALSO helps limit your packing to things you really need. 

3. Find a quiet time to pack- usually before the kids go to sleep. With a list, you can even do it the night before (like I always end up doing!!) Otherwise, they will INSIST on helping you....... 

Good luck and safe travels!!!