Tips on Traveling with Multiples

Judee and I know traveling these days is tough enough. Throw a child and or two like our triplets and it gets much, much tougher. Traveling with multiples and you start remembering your lessons from math class:-)

Both Judee and I have had our share of traveling whether by car or by air – we have learned a lot from these trips and want to share our basic Tips with you.

Definitely Plan ahead of Time!

WHAT TIME DO YOU NEED TO LEAVE HOME?

ADD 30 MINUTES to almost any timeline. How long does it take to get through security or the border usually? to the restaurant, to see and visit family everything you do add an extra 20 /30 minutes- you will need it.

WHAT TIME DO YOU NEED TO GET GOING?

Once you know what time you need to leave you can back into when you need to get the kids up, assuming you are traveling during the day.

WHEN DO YOU NEED TO WAKE UP?

Now that you know when all hands need to be on deck for your Triplets you need to figure out what time you need to wake up. DO NOT WAIT TILL THE DAY YOU TRAVEL TO PACK!

NIGHT AND/OR DAY BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Pack everything you will need. Do any last minute things like stopping the mail, cleaning, pets, lists for house sitter, etc…. Confirm ALL travel arrangements; flights, seat confirmations (this is VERY important when flying with babies/toddlers – talk to the airline directly, connections, hotels, cribs needed in hotel, etc…

TRAVEL DAY NEEDS:

Make a List of what you are taking – In-line triplet stroller, two back-packs (diaper bags), three comfort items (one each), extra pacifiers, three ziplock bags of each kind of snack they like, Plenty of diapers, wipes, washcloths, bottles/formula, snacks, games, books

TRIP NEEDS

Lay out your Days and pack accordingly by day as best you can – kid’s blankets, outfits wrapped together (makes it easier when you just grab a roll and you have clothes/PJs for all three), bag of toys to play with in the hotel, plug protectors to use in hotel/where you are staying, night light(s) if you use them, baby shampoo/soap, possibly towels/washclothes, comb and/or brush, pack of diapers and box of wipes…….you always need extra wipes