Before I had my first baby, my husband and I promised one another that we wouldn't let having kids stop us from traveling. But the reality is that traveling with kids is a lot. Like everything in life, however, practice makes perfect. Plus, there are plenty of tricks that make it easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful.
So I asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell me their best advice for traveling with kids. Here's what they said, along with some of the parents of Reddit.
1."Limit screen time before traveling (or at least put it off as long as you can). While a tablet may immediately placate your child, you'll pay for it in the end. Your child may be calm at the beginning of your journey, but they're bound to become energetic/curious/frustrated later on. Save the screen time for when you really need it."
2."Invest in a Slumberpod if you can afford it. it's relatively lightweight, blocks out all light in the hotel room, and it has pockets so you can put the baby monitor in if you're staying at a house and don't have a great place to mount it."
3."Gate checking a stroller and car seat are free! Always do this. If you have a travel system (like a stroller that the car seat clic
