In theory, vacationing with your kids is a fabulous idea, but the reality is that taking your little travelling circus on the road can be super stressful and disruptive to a solid sleep routine you?ve spent weeks, months, even years perfecting. (And getting even less collective sleep than usual is not exactly anyone?s idea of a vacation.)
But here?s the thing?you should still go! The world awaits. It will be OK with a little planning, and a willingness to be flexible, instead of obsessing over every detail. And while it can be tempting to pack everything but the kitchen sink to mimic that sensory deprivation chamber you?ve got going in your kid?s bedroom at home, don?t overload yourself. There are some pretty easy and clever travel hacks to create a comfortable toddler or baby sleep environment, without spending?or carrying?a tonne. 1. Kitchen supplies FTW
If your Airbnb or in-laws? guest room doesn?t have proper blackout blinds and you?re not willing to let your kid wake up at the crack of dawn, you need to think about window coverings, stat. Those handy Gro Anywhere Blinds go for $70, but you can easily make do with a roll of aluminum foil or garbage bags and painter?s tape for under $10. They?ll be lighter and take up less space, too. (If you do prefer to buy something a bit more ?done,? consider these Home Depot temporary shades which are cheap, light and easy to schlep along.)
2. Hangers to the rescue
Lots of hotels have pretty decent curtains, but some light still ge...