Life-Changing Family Travel Hacks To Make Your Vacation Smoother

Traveling with kids is not always easy, but there are some great family travel hacks out there to make your life simpler. Remember this simple rule: Don’t travel harder; always travel smarter. I collected some pretty creative family travel hacks from TikTok to share with you that you should try on your next vacation. The last two are super entertaining. Be sure not to miss those!

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Packing Family Travel Hacks

It feels like kids need so many things! One piece of advice to remember when traveling is that kids live everywhere. Don’t over pack simple items you can find in the store such as diapers and wipes. You don’t need enough to make it through your whole trip. Just don’t forget to set aside some time to go to the store when you get to your destination and stock up. 

Ok! On to the family travel hacks! Here are some ingenious packing tips from two smart moms on TikTok.

Shoe Organizers

I thought this packing travel hack for kids was so smart. I love how it fits right into her suitcase and keeps clothes super organized and accessible. Simply__shannon4 saves the day with this tip!

@simply__shannon4

MOM HACK | Part Five – Total game changer when traveling with kids! #momhack #momlife #travelinghack #travelingwithkids #momoffour #momtok #momcontent

♬ original sound – SHANNON • Everyday Mom of 4 🩷

Dollar Tree Finds 

Emma with thecraftedstudioco has a variety of money saving travel hacks to help you pack in an organized way. It includes cheap alternatives for packing that you can get all from the Dollar Tree. 

@thecraftedstudioco

Dollar Tree ✈️TRAVEL ORGANIZATION✈️ideas for your next trip! Which idea would you use while traveling?! • • • #diy #organization #organizationideas #dollartree #hack #homehacks #travel #travelhacks #diyproject #tutorial #hacks #trip #vacation #packing #suitcasetravels #travelinspiration #travels

♬ Aesthetic – Lux-Inspira

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Airplane Family Travel Hacks

Now that we are packed and ready to go, we are off to the airport. I found so many good ideas to entertain kids while on the airplane or to stay comfortable that I have 4 helpful videos to share with you. 

The Blanket Hack

You may have already seen this family travel hack but it is such a good one that I had to share it. You can keep your young kids buckled into their seat while keeping them comfortable at the same time. Lisa from Ljflommom shares this tip for those kiddos with short little legs. 

@ljflommom

The genius travel hack you need with kids #mom #momlife #momhack #hack #motherhood #mother #travel #kids #travelwithkids #momtok #fyp #momsoftiktok

♬ Sweet Strawberry (Live) – eas Ratta

6 Toddler Hacks

With my kids being older, traveling with snacks and a tablet does the job just fine. Toddlers are a whole different beast. They run around and need a lot more hands on fun. This reel from sobberishmom includes some creative ideas for families with little ones. I especially love the snackle box. 

@soberishmom

The ultimate travel hacks for families traveling with toddlers over the holidays! These six travel hacks help me keep my sanity with the littles. As a toddler mom, (my kids are both under the age of five), I’ll take any help I can get on long flights. We recently traveled from Seattle to Mississippi and these travel hacks helped for an easy-ish trip. All products are linked in my Amazon storefront and I hope they help my fellow parents and grandparents out there! Happy holidays & safe travels from my family to yours! #travelingtoddler #toddlermom #travelhacks #traveltips #toddlerhacks

♬ Christmas Is Coming – DM Production

Travel Gadgets

Check out these travel gadgets by growingannanas to make your travel days a little more comfortable. I really like the Airfly bluetooth adapter so you can use your own headphones to watch movies and the cupholder. How many times have you tried to carry your coffee, your children’s drinks and snacks all at the same time? This makes it a lot easier!

@growingannanas

YOU NEED THESE GADGETS, they make every flight better

♬ Originalton – growingannanas

Flight Tracking Hack

This travel hack from loulouexplores is so wonderful if you have people picking you up from the airport. Text them your flight number and it will show them and you the time your flight will arrive, if it’s late etc… I love it! I had no idea!

@loulouexplores

I do this every time I fly. Send this ti a disorganised friend haha. #flighthack #traveltip #travelhacks

♬ AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM (feat. Kendrick Lamar) – Beyoncé

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Keeping It Clean

These two great tips are all about keeping things clean. You know because kids are dirty!

Travel Washing Machine

This super compact bag by Scrubba would be perfect for cruises, camping or trips with kids. You can do small loads of laundry when you don’t have time to get to the laundromat. I am going to be buying it for our next trip. Super neat! 

@thescrubba

Travelling light with little kids who go through clothes like there’s no tomorrow? @Lets Talk Babywearing knows that there’s only one thing for it! Lightweight, portable, eco-friendly, simple yet highly effective – the Scrubba wash bag ticks all the boxes for family travellers! #scrubba #scrubbawashbag #washbag #travelwithkids #traveltips #travelhacks #lightpacking #washingmachine #travelwashbag #laundryhack #laundrytips

♬ original sound – ur mom <3

Disposable Pee Pads

I don’t have babies anymore, but I would have loved bringing these disposable doggy pee pads to change my kids when traveling. Not necessarily as eco-friendly as a muslin blanket or a portable changing mat. However if it gets dirty, you can just throw it out instead of carrying around a soiled blanket. Which is gross.  Thanks apaperlessclassroom!

@apaperlessclassroom

These doggy pee pads were so helpful for travel. Of course i could use a changing pad or muslin blanket but then theyre yucky and while traveling im all about simplicity. #babypackinghack #travelingwithababy #babytok #babytravel #babytraveltips #babymusthaves #babytravelhacks

♬ Lil Boo Thang – Paul Russell

Funny But Useful Family Travel Hacks

The last couple family travel hacks are not only useful tips but also entertaining to watch! I hope you enjoy these two. Which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments! 

Painter’s Tape

Oh so many uses!!! 

@kelsewhatelse

I never pack for a trip traveling with children without packing painter’s tape! And I have never been on a trip where I packed the painter’s tape where I haven’t used the painter’s tape! It’s a miracle item that helps us sleep better, play better, and live safer while we’re on the go! What is your must-have family travel item?? . side note, if you’re wondering why you’ve seen this video before with someone else, it’s because she stole my content off of my Instagram and reposted it before I could get it posted on here. I promise this is the original video 😢 . . . . . #kelsewhatelse #familytravel #travelwithtoddler #painterstape #familytravelhack #travelhack #momhack #momtips

♬ original sound – KelseWhatElse

The Best Family Travel Hack

My personal favorite! 😉

@emmajane.dillon

Name a better travelling hack ✈️ #grandparents

♬ Bops Goin Brazy – Tyga

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