I spent a month in Tuscany with my 2 month old & 2 year old. Here’s how I survived the 24 hour travel time to get there.
This post is in partnership with Coterie. I only endorse products I believe in.
Traveling with a newborn? Intimidating. Traveling with a toddler? Frightening. Traveling with both together? Downright insane.
But guess what? I did it! I spent a month in Tuscany with my two kids, and while the 24 hour trip from San Francisco to Italy wasn’t my favorite part 😬 these 3 travel hacks made it much less stressful and dare I say, an enjoyable part of the adventure.
Hack #1: Pack diapers wisely.
When you’re trapped in a cramped airplane seat for 12 hours, a blowout isn't just an inconvenience, it quickly becomes a catastrophe. That’s why your diaper choice is your most critical piece of travel gear.
Before we left for Europe, I wanted zero doubts, so I put the top brands to the test: Coterie, Millie Moon, Dyper, Kirkland, and Pampers Amore.
Coterie won by a landslide. Here’s why:
- 4x faster absorbency: Pulls moisture away from skin instantly, preventing travel diaper rash and keeping babies dry.
- Holds more, longer: Holds over 16 oz of liquid, meaning fewer changes mid-flight.
- Total chlorine-free + cashmere-soft: No irritation against newborn skin, even after hours in the air.
The other brands left my baby damp within the hour. Coterie didn't.
The Travel Math on Price: Yes, Coterie costs more. But fewer diapers per day, fewer bathroom trips mid-flight, and less diapers in your carry-on make the math work.
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Pro travel tip: I’ve always packed 3 days worth of diapers in my carry-on and a week’s worth in my car seat bag. Travel drama happens, flights get delayed, and international stores aren't open 24/7.
Hack #2: Let your kids crawl (or run) wild before the flight
Find the emptiest stretch of terminal you can and let them go. Twenty minutes of wiggles, climbing and movement before boarding buys you some extra calm on the plane. Just keep hand sanitizer very handy.
Hack #3: Bring all the snacks.
Our bag was filled to the brim with snacks to occupy our toddler. And I highly suggest putting together a fun surprise snack box to keep yours extra busy. Just grab a pill box, fun stickers, their favorite snacks, and some extra special treats (I added peanut butter chips and marshmallows).
Ready to conquer your next family flight?
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