15 Smart Travel Hacks Every Parent Needs to Know

By Quinn Fish

It’s officially summer — ‘tis the season for family travel to the beach, family reunions, summer camps, or even just visits to Grandma’s. There’s nothing like some sunshine and family time to celebrate the school-free season. But before you lather that sunscreen up and stuff your car with all of the road trip essentials, you’ll want to read through these ingenious TikTok tips.

From how to keep your personal items secure to the best packing methods, we gathered some of the best travel tips so you can spend more time planning your itinerary — and actually enjoying your vacation.

The Carrot-Shaped Bean Bag Chair That Won Our Hearts

Little foodies and farmstand fans, this one’s for you. While researching kids bean bag chairs, we came across this kid-sized carrot-shaped bean bag chair made of cotton canvas and filled with recycled polystyrene pearls. The cover is decorated with leaves, short fringe, and longer braids at the end, which resemble root tendrils. Cute? Um, very.

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This Cute Kids' Room Relies on Colorful Stacking Crates to Store Toys and Trinkets

And we’ve got the goods on where to buy them.

These Bright Green Built-In Bunk Beds Are Entirely DIY, and We Are Very Impressed

They’ve got storage nooks and privacy curtains, too.

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I Bought a $200 Inflatable Water Slide from Sam’s Club for My Kids, and I Can Already Tell It Was Worth It

I’m actually able to just sit and read now!

The Anatomy of a Perfect Beach Day, According to a Mom of 3

Don’t forget the sand toys.

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10 Easy Camping Recipes for Your Next Trip to the Great Outdoors

Spoiler alert: There's a fun riff on s'mores!

This $22 Mini Ice Cream Maker Will Make a Pint of Ice Cream in Just 30 Minutes

And it’s easy enough for the kids to do.

cubby finds: inflatable pools

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