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Independence: It\u2019s a quality I aim to foster in my children, and there are three main reasons for that. Firstly, it\u2019s good for them! Secondly, it\u2019s good for me (especially with a large-ish family; I can\u2019t physically micro-manage everyone). Thirdly, it means we can do more as a family. Adventures ahoy!<\/p>\n

One of the ways I foster independence when we travel as a family is to pack a dedicated bag that each child is responsible for. I\u2019ve done this since my kids were young, and my older children (11 and 13) pack their own bags independently now. Depending on where we\u2019re going (and the ages\/interests of the children), we fill the bags with different things. Below is an example of a bag belonging to my 9-year-old for an\u00a0overseas flight to Auckland<\/a>.<\/p>\n

My Kids Travel Backpack List \u2013 Overseas Travel<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Small backpack \u2013 I keep a dedicated day bag for each of my kids. This is not just for overseas travel, but also for day trips and other adventures.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Empty drink bottle \u2013 water can\u2019t be taken on the airplane, but there are a few spots in the plane to fill a drink bottle. This way, the children can have a drink whenever they need one.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jumper (or something warm) \u2013 it can get chilly in an airplane, especially after sitting for a while.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Small toys \u2013 I always pop in a few small toys for the kids to play with. Matchbox cars, small dolls, ponies, travel games and mini stuffed toys are popular with my kids.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Spare clothes \u2013 a pair of undies, jersey shorts and a top will fit rolled up in a sandwich sized zip lock bag (so it takes up hardly any space).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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