Hey kids! In order to travel light around the city, a backpack is perfect and keeps your hands free to push your siblings’ stroller or hold your parent’s hand when crossing the street. I always pack my son’s with few basic items when heading around town:
Detailed map of the city
Snacks and juice
Water canteen or 33 cl bottle
Collapsible cup
Light rain jacket {fall/winter}
Sun hat {spring/summer}
Notepad
Pen/pencil/crayons
Loaded/charged camera {disposable ones are great fun!}
Stale bread for birds
Ziploc bags {various sizes}
Optional: binoculars & sunglasses
€5,00 in coins
In case you should ever get lost gazing up at the sights or chasing a Roman cat, I suggest your parents prepare a laminated card with some basic info: your name and a phone number where your parents can be reached, your blood type and the address to your home or hotel. Always carry it in your pocket!
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Posted by Natalia Solis on May 8, 2011 at 7:46 pm
I´m very greatfull to find this gorgeus site. I´m travelling in summer with a 3 year old, and had a lot of doubts, but now I fell ready to have fun.
Thanks.
Posted by lolamamma on May 9, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Great!
Travel with small children is never easy, but hopefully here you’ll find plenty of reassurance and tools to make your vacation fun and stimulating. For the child too!