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I want to travel as lightly as possible even with my children!
When traveling with children, the amount of luggage inevitably increases, which is a common problem for many parents. You probably feel like you need this and that, and your luggage is always full when you travel.
Traveling can be a real challenge, as you have to constantly keep an eye on your children's safety. That's why your trip will be even more enjoyable if you can at least reduce your luggage and travel lighter.
When you travel with a lot of luggage, not only do you feel more tired during the trip, but you also tend to get stressed out over how to use the limited space. Riding a train or bus while holding a child and carrying a large bag is quite a challenge. Plus, the more luggage you have, the higher the risk of forgetting or losing something. It also limits your range of movement at your destination, which can make it hard to enjoy your trip.
However, by packing your luggage as compactly as possible, these disadvantages can be significantly reduced. You will be able to enjoy your trip without being bothered by unnecessary luggage.
This time, we will introduce specific ways to reduce luggage when traveling with children, divided into the following three points.
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Ideas for reducing luggage when traveling with children
- How to pack your luggage compactly
- How to choose accommodation to reduce luggage when traveling with children
Please use this as a reference and enjoy your next trip more comfortably!
Should I take this or not? How to sort out your belongings to reduce them
When packing for a trip with children, it's easy to end up packing a lot of things, thinking, "I'll bring this just in case..." It's very important to be prepared for sudden changes in your child's health or unexpected events.
However, in fact, you can often obtain these ``just in case'' items locally without having to bring them from home.
In order to reduce your luggage, it is important to carefully consider and select what you need to bring with you and what you can purchase locally . You may also be able to reduce the amount of things you need to bring by taking advantage of various services.
Here are some ways to reduce the amount of stuff you carry.
Don't bring anything that can be sourced locally
Did you know that when you travel, you can actually purchase a surprising number of things locally? If you research in advance what you can buy locally and the services you can use, you can eliminate any worries you might have about whether you need to bring something with you.
Use the accommodation's amenities and rental services
Recently, more and more accommodations are offering a full range of amenities for children. For example, some even provide diapers, baby food, and even children's loungewear. Checking the services offered by your accommodation in advance will help you reduce the amount of unnecessary luggage you bring. Some facilities also offer stroller rental services, making travel a little easier.
Use drug stores near your travel destination
For example, baby products such as diapers and wipes can be purchased at drugstores and convenience stores near most tourist spots and accommodations.
It's especially wise to purchase bulky baby items locally. Diapers, baby wipes, and even milk and baby food can often be purchased at drugstores and convenience stores. Reducing the volume of your luggage will make traveling with your child much easier.
Make use of coin laundries
Since children often get dirty, it's tempting to bring lots of extra clothes, but if there is a coin laundry at or near your accommodation, a minimum change of clothes will be sufficient.
Furthermore, if you choose simple clothes that can be combined with any top and bottom, you can easily mix and match even with a small number of items, which will reduce the amount of luggage you need to carry.
Before you travel, it's a good idea to check the facilities at your accommodation to see if they have a coin laundry.
Send your luggage to your accommodation
If you want to travel lighter, we recommend using a delivery service. If there are any items you need to take with you to your destination that you don't need immediately, send them to your accommodation in advance. This way, you can travel with minimal luggage on the day, making your trip more comfortable and enjoyable.
If you are traveling by plane, there are also airport delivery services available, so you can leave your heavy luggage and depart lighter.
How to pack your luggage compactly
Even carefully selected luggage can end up being bulky depending on how you pack it.
To reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring when traveling with children, it is important to be creative with your packing.
Use compression bags
When traveling with children, you tend to end up with a lot of bulky items, such as clothes and diapers. Travel compression bags are handy in situations like this! By using compression bags, you can store things surprisingly compactly, making them great for carrying clothes and towels. Compressing clothes and diapers creates more space in your carry-on suitcase or bag.
Compression bags can also be used when your luggage increases on the way home, so it's a good idea to bring a few with you.
Divide powdered milk into individual bags
Powdered milk is heavy and bulky when carried in its entire container. Therefore, by using powdered milk pouches, you can save a lot of space. If you only divide the amount you will need into portions according to the number of days, you won't have to carry extra luggage. If you keep it ready to be made as long as you have hot water, you can have peace of mind while traveling.
"POMULU 2WAY Hip Seat" - convenient for travel
A useful travel item we recommend is the POMULU 2WAY Hip Seat, a baby carrier that combines a shoulder bag and hip seat.
One of POMULU's specialties is its storage capacity. All your carry-on luggage can be stored in one place!
Of course, it can also be used as a hip seat, so there's no need to carry a separate baby carrier. The simple design makes it easy to match with any outfit, so it can be shared by mom and dad.
For those who want to reduce their luggage as much as possible and enjoy traveling lightly,
POMULU is the perfect item for you!
How to choose a place to stay
Choosing your accommodation is also important to enjoy a light trip with your children.
Recently, there has been an increase in accommodations that offer comprehensive services for families with children, and by choosing one of these hotels or inns, you can reduce your luggage and enjoy traveling lighter.
If you check the facilities and services of your accommodation in advance, you won't need to bring extra luggage and your trip will be smoother.
Are there washing machines and dryers on site?
If your accommodation has a washing machine and dryer, you can minimize the amount of clothes you need to bring. Many people bring extra clothes for their children in case their clothes get dirty, but if you have access to a washing machine and dryer, you don't need to bring that many clothes.
Check in advance whether you can use a washing machine and decide how many changes of clothes you will bring.
Are there any convenience stores, supermarkets, or drugstores nearby?
Another important point to consider when reducing your luggage is whether there are convenience stores, supermarkets, and drugstores near your accommodation. If there are plenty of stores near your accommodation, it will be easy to purchase diapers, baby food, and other daily necessities that you suddenly need.
To reduce the amount of bulky luggage you need, it's a good idea to do a little research on the surrounding facilities before booking your accommodation.
Are there sufficient amenities for children?
Recently, more and more accommodations are offering amenities specifically for those traveling with children. For example, it's very convenient to have things you don't need to bring from home, such as a baby bed, children's shampoo and body wash, and loungewear. Some facilities also provide baby food and milk, so check the amenities list of your accommodation in advance and adjust your packing list accordingly. Traveling with only the bare necessities will make your journey much easier.
"Welcome Baby Inn" is a safe place to bring your baby.
If you are traveling with a baby, we especially recommend accommodations that have been certified as "Baby Welcome Inns."
Facilities that have received this certification are equipped with facilities and services that are friendly to babies and children, so you can travel with your children with peace of mind.
Facilities and services vary depending on the facility, but some may offer baby cribs and baby chairs for rent, as well as a wide range of amenities for children. Checking what services are available in advance will allow you to significantly reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring and allow you to choose your accommodation with peace of mind.
You can find details about accommodations that welcome babies here. Check it out before your trip and find the perfect place to stay!
＜Official＞ Welcome Baby Accommodation | MIKIHOUSE Childcare Research Institute
https://facility.happy-note.com/
Pack your luggage in a way that makes traveling with your kids easy and fun!
Traveling with children tends to involve a lot of luggage, but with some planning beforehand, you can significantly reduce the amount of luggage you bring. You can minimize your luggage by determining what you can purchase locally and taking advantage of the amenities and facilities at your accommodation. You can also pack more compactly by using compression bags. Furthermore, depending on the accommodation you choose, you can enjoy a more comfortable and lighter trip.
Next time you travel with your kids, be sure to use these tips as a reference and have a light and enjoyable trip!
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