With the pandemic going on, we’ve been spending a lot of time in the house!
This past month though, we had a wedding and a graduation to be at in two different places a week apart!
Am I a bad person if I was so happy to get out of the house for a “vacation”? Lol
Traveling definitely looked a little different this time around though, especially with two kids for the first time!
Here’s some tips I’d give to somebody who has to travel during a pandemic after my experience:
1. Lots Of Hand Sanitizer
Anyone with kids would know, they touch EVERYTHING. Pandemic be d*mned! The only way to travel with peace of mind is to be ready to wipe them down every few seconds.
2. Make Sure You Remember Masks For The Kids
Most restaurants and businesses I encountered were super nice about kids who didn’t want to keep a mask on. It’s always better to try to have them keep it on as much as possible for their safety. (Kids over two anyways, since kids under two are recommended not to wear a mask)
I tried to make it a game with my three year old, and get cute designs she’d actually like to wear.
If all else fails, bring out the bribes!
3. Lock 'Em Up
When all else fails, the easiest way to keep the littles from touching things is to keep them in the stroller as much as possible!
When you’re going through the airport, take the stroller with you and gate check it. That way you can keep them as germ-free as possible through the airport which is definitely super gross.
4. No Touching The Kids While Out
If you’re going to family heavy events like I was, then it’s super important to tell everyone to keep their hands to themselves while every one is out and about! And when you’re all back home, make sure everyone has washed their hands before playing a game of pass the baby!
It’s especially super important to make sure people stay away from baby’s hands and face.
5. Have Pre-Wrapped Snacks On Hand
I tried to have pre-wrapped snacks on hand to avoid having them touch things at the airport that people have been touching.
Also, a lot of the stores at the airport are closed, so cover your butt and make sure you don’t get stuck with a cranky snackless toddler!
6. Try To Avoid Hotel Pools (Unless Empty)
I’m not necessarily super anal about them being in the pool as far as the germs, but I hotel pools are super small. That means if other people are in there with you, then it’s really hard to social distance. Especially with kids!
7. Wash Hands Often
This one is pretty common sense, but I’ve been talking about everyone else! As the people who’ll have contact with your kids the most, make sure you’re being safe as well! Wash your hands often, wear your mask, social distance, etc.
8. Enjoy Yourselves!
We’ve been locked up for a couple of months now, so when you get the chance to travel enjoy it!
Stay safe, but live your life to the best of your ability! My kids had a ball, changing up the routine and I’m sure your kids will too!
We don’t have any trips planned, but I’ll remember this in case one comes up! There are so many good idea’s here.
Thanks so much!
Your tips are very useful. Travelling in these unprecedented times is hard enough, let alone with kids!Great article!
So true! Thank you!
Yes to the pre-wrapped snacks! I will definitely have that on hand for my next trip!
Right! It was a major key!
Jazmin, Great information for those traveling with children.
Thanks!
Thanks auntie! 🙂
This are excellent tips! We are currently debating on whether or not to cancel our August vacation. I’m impressed you got your toddler to wear a mask at least some of the time! Mine flat out refuses to put one on. 🤦🏻♀️
Yeah, it looks like everything is unfortunately starting to close back up again! Hopefully you can make it though!
Hope you had a great time! Your kiddo is such a cutie with that mask on! These are good tips for everyone.
Thank you! We really did!
This was a great post! We are traveling with my 1 year old in August and I’m worried. I will heed your suggestions!
Thank you! Yeah, these are definitely uncertain times! If you’re being safe all should be well though!
We don’t have any trips planned but these are definitely some great tips.
Thank you!
Great tips! My daughter loves to touch EVERYTHING so the hand sanitizer and a lockdown is necessary lol.
Same lol! My daughter is horrible about having to put hands on every single thing!
These are great tips. We’ve avoided traveling but it does suck not getting out of town this summer.
So true! That was something I was so excited for! We’re staying put for the rest of the year.
Wonderful tips! We have slowly been venturing out to parks and beaches as things are opening back near me. I have hand sanitizer stashed everywhere because it is impossible for a 2 year old to not touch anything within arms length!
So true! And we’re doing the same!
no immediate trips planned but definitely ones to remember, and maybe for long term too now
thank you!
Very true! Honestly, I love being more health conscious!
These are worthwhile suggestions. We really need to be careful whilst we enjoy our times out with family.
Thank you! We really do!
Traveling has certainly changed since the pandemic started. These are good tips to keep in mind.
It absolutely has! Thanks for reading!
I haven’t taken my little one anywhere since March, but I am glad to have come across these tips. I will most definitely use them once I do. I giggled at the phrase Lock’EM Up. lol
Hahaha same here! Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do!
Wow so scary that we actually have to do all of this. But, I know it’s the only way to stay safe. These are great tips!
I know right! It’s so crazy the difference from earlier this year!
I have a trip coming up and these are very good tips. We practice most of these tips when traveling anyway, except for the mask.
I was just saying that honestly I’m kind of glad to have to be more conscious about staying safe outside! Even when there isn’t a pandemic.
Thank you for sharing these tips. No matter how much we try to avoid going about. There are still instances that we need to travel with kids during a pandemic. Will keep in mind to bring lots of hand sanitizer and alcohol. Having pre-wrapped snacks is also helpful.
So true! Same here! I just try to stay on top of keeping them as sanitized as possible!
We’re about to travel this weekend. Thanks for the tips!
No problem! Thanks for reading!
We take all these precautions but try to limit traveling with kids
Same here! We’re staying where we are until next year!
Great tips. So scared of traveling now. These tips are really useful
Thank you!
I really hope we can travel somewhere this year. I know things are different so I will have to remember some of these tips for sure!
So true! We had an awesome time regardless of the circumstances!