171. Lessons From Traveling With Toddlers (It's Possible and Enjoyable!)

Saying kids grow up fast is an understatement. It feels like yesterday we packed our car for our first road trip with Baby K to The Adirondacks, New York. Since then, we’ve road-tripped across the country, flown internationally, and have half a dozen local getaways under our belt. 

I’m not going to lie, traveling with toddlers can be stressful, full of tantrums and big emotions, and endless running around, but it's so worth it. Here are the most important lessons I’ve learned about traveling with toddlers.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/traveling-with-toddlers/ 

Baby Travel Essentials: 

• Blahoo travel stroller 
• Baby stroller fan 
• Baby stroller cooler seat liner 
• Stroller rain cover 
• Stroller snack tray
• Stroller hooks for bags
• Stroller organizer

 

Can't get enough cheap flights, points and miles, and money saving strategies? Find all my best episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists below. 

 

🎧 Binge my Cheap Flights Series  

🎧 Binge my travel hacking episodes

🎧 Binge my Vacation Fund Series 

 

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy 

• 10 Tips For Road Tripping With 6 Month Old Baby - Episode 112
• Planning Budget-Friendly Vacations For Large Families - Episode 159 
• Amazing Books About Travel For Kids (blog post)

 

Read My Books: 

• We Are Financially Savvy Travelers 
• Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
• Traveling With a Full-Time Job
• Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner 
• Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure 

 

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Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers:

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and points deals too.

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CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link. 

SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in your home country or anywhere you travel.  

Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader. 

Get Outdoors 101 by Olivia Christine teaches you how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF, use the promo code ‘ThoughtCard50.’

Knack Bags for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.

 

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• ATR2100x Dynamic Microphone
• Sony Dynamic Stereo Headphones
• Ausha for podcast hosting 
• Streamyard for streaming and high-quality studio recording
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