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When we first found out we would be moving to Japan I was very excited and then after letting it sink in, that excitement turned into a bit of anxiety. I was beginning to worry a little on how this adventure would go. I had traveled with my daughter since she was 7 months so we had our fair share of flying, however this would be my first time flying for more than 5 hours.

When my husband explained to me that this flight would be 16 hours, I instantly turned to many blogs and pintrest ideas to see what I could do to try to prepare for this experience as much as possible. We were planning to fly to our hometown first to spend some time with family and friends before our major move, so packing was super easy for me, then of course it got more complicated when I had to think beyond just the hometown flight. You see we were going from our hometown to Japan so I had to pack for both trips.

Below is what I have gathered for a packing checklist for our Flights

1. Passports- Birth Certificate/ Identification: Now I know I didn't need it for the domestic flight, but had to pack it for our international flight, though my daughter is like my twin,  I still had to prove that she is mine and I could travel with her. TIP: If you are traveling without your spouse or the other parent of the child, be sure to have some letter of approval indicating that they are okay with you traveling with the child outside of the country.

2. Entertainment: I knew that on the flight over my husband and I could only entertain our little one for so long, ( that's when tablets, gadgets, and other learning activities came into play) I literally bought new toys and hid them from her just so she could be as surprised and preoccupied while in flight.

3. Chargers:  I know you may think this one is a NO BRAINER, and let me tell you I have always added it to my checklist when packing because I didn't want to ever make the mistake of leaving it or not having it in a carry on bag within reach

4. Snack on Snack on Snacks: Now I don't know about you or yours, I do know that this little family LOVES to Snack and so I needed to pre-shop for all three of us to be able to snack. I knew that there would be complimentary meals for the longer flight ,I also knew that we needed to have something to eat in between the courses to hold us over. Including Gummies for the Toddler because when that flight takes off and lands there is a likeliness that the little ones ear will hurt and the last thing you want is your child screaming in pain. TIP: Grab a pacifier or bottle for a baby and have them drink or suck on the pacifier at those moments to avoid ear ache for them

5. Cleaning Wipes: Now this should go without saying and honestly this was all written pre-covid. If you have read other of my blog post you have learned from the previous tips, if it's not on the list it's not getting packed. SO yes cleaning wipes, I packed those that were both great for sensitive skin for us to wipe up our daughter and also cleaning wipes that would be needed to disinfect for the plane table, bathroom, any public place really because I'm like that

6. Soil Bag: You would think that this is a given once you have children trus, there are many spills, stains and accidents that are destine to happen, but guess what adults need them too. When traveling there is a possibility of someone bumping into you or you just making a spill on yourself and for my ladies, yes mother nature as I call it, you may call her aunt flow can come at the worst times (although I was pregnant at this time, this tip is if you're not),so its best to just always be prepared which leads me to my next tip

7. Feminine Hygiene Products/ Diapers/ Pull- ups : When traveling with a toddler you need to have Diapers and Pull Ups in your hand like it's a wallet (no foreal) it will become your newest fashion accessory and yes it will always be a necessity. Even if your child is potty trained, accidents are bound to happen when traveling. As for the Feminine Hygiene, ladies we all know to always be prepared whether it be for us or just to help out another traveler. Tampons, Pads, Feminine Spray or Wipes are just a must.

8. Change of Clothes: I can't stress enough how important having extra clothes packed on a carry or personal bag and yes also include undergarments not only for your child, also for you. I typically pack two outfits each because I have had my luggage lost for a day before and that was a domestic flight, I didn't even want to think about the possibility of it happening on an international flight, so in the bag the clothes went

Those were my top traveling items.

What are some of your must haves for traveling with a toddler or traveling in general?