Baby Sherpa Diaper Backpack

We realized early on in our travels that carrying a separate diaper bag was just too difficult. We needed a carryon that could function as a diaper bag and hold all my travel items. The Baby Sherpa is big enough to do that, but what I really like is the functional design. There is a large insulated compartment that I use to store my breastpump and milk or food, a special area for diapers, an insulated bottle holder (easily removable from the outside of the backpack) and lots of cords and carabiners to hold that last baby blanket or toy that you almost left behind on the airplane.

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Eagle Creek Packing Cubes

Segmenting different types of items into different bags within my suitcase makes it easy for me to find what I need and to re-pack each time we move. I use Eagle Creek Packing Cubes because they're sturdy and not bulky. I use one bag for myself, one for each of the children, one for toys, and a half cube for my accessories. I also have waterproof bag for cosmetics (which I wrap in a ziplock for extra safety). Separating everyone's items also makes it easier to set size limits and easier to find what I'm looking for. It also gives each kid a bag that they can call their own (without me actually packing a separate suitcase for them).

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• Traveling Light With Kids

Le Sportsac Large Weekender

I pack a lightweight but durable Le Sportsac Weekender in my suitcase on almost every trip. Why? To hold any new purchases we make on the road. Le Sportsac isn't the cheapest luggage you can buy, but mine is still going strong after over 10 years of use, and there are lots of fun colors and patterns to choose from.

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