How To Pack Light When Travelling With Kids

When travelling with kids, there is a very high possibility that you are
going to overpack. This is because you have to pack for your kids. This
should not always be the case since you can pack light regardless of
the number of kids or people you are travelling with. 

Make a minimal list of what you need

To pack light with kids, without leaving anything important behind,
always start by making a list of travel essentials. This should be a
minimal list that answers the question:what do I absolutely need on this trip?  Examples of what should be on the list include tickets, documents, prescription medicines and money.

Be realistic about what they will/will not wear

Once you have your list of essentials, you can now move on to clothes.
Here, you start with the essentials like a swimsuit for a beach family
vacation or coat for cold destinations. Afterwards, select clothes they
will wear daily. You can do this based on the number of days you are
spending at your destination.

Save a special toy just for your trips

You can keep special toy(s) just for your trip. Endeavour to ensure that
it is small and easy to use, with little or no adult help needed. Books
and drawing materials work well.

Embrace laundry

When you have kids, you will inevitably find yourself washing their
clothes more often than you would your own. Some travellers who do not
want to wash tend to pack more clothes. However, if you are serious
about packing light, be ready to do some laundry while travelling.