KMPH FOX 26 | Central San Joaquin Valley News SourceTraveling with Tots: Pack it up and Strategize

Local mom and blogger Alissa Forester stopped by Studio B Monday morning to talk about traveling with toddlers.

Tips for traveling with tots:

• Pack light & carry-on as little as possible
• Bring food for the airplane
• Have activities for kids
• Pack separate pouches for diapers and food

Strategize at the airport:

• Car seats are free for airline bag check- bag it up to keep it clean
• Check strollers at the gate for free

Products to ease your travel pains:

• JL Childress Ultimate Car Seat Travel Bag $35.99, JL Childress Gate Check Bag for Car Seats $13 (Amazon.com)
• Totseat Travel High Chair by TrendyKid $34.99 (Amazon.com)
• Skip Hop Zoo Backpack $20 and Zoo Lunchies $12 (Amazon.com)
• Potette Plus 2-in-1 Portable Potty & Trainer Seat $15.99 (Amazon.com, Babies R Us)- liner refills $5
• Summer Infant Potty Protectors Clean & Green $5.99 for 10 count (Babies R Us)

You can read Alissa's blog at www.happyhourmom.com