Kids Who Explore Parent Edition

Ep. 120 Travelling with Carry-On Only with Jocey Newman

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Travelling with kids doesn’t have to require packing the whole house. Jocey Newman and her spouse took off on a year-long adventure with their kid and only carry-on. Let’s learn how! 

 

Jocey Newman is a mom, adventure traveller, and the founder of First Peak, a line of sustainable adventure wear for babies and toddlers. All her clothes are made in the USA using eco-friendly fabrics that are designed to stand up to mess, moisture, and exploration. She’s currently living on the road with her husband and 2-year-old, testing out First Peak clothes every day.  

 

Reasons to Pack Carry-On Only: 

  • No lost luggage 
  • Less to haul 
  • Makes travel faster 
  • Teaches children value and purposeful consumption 
  • Kids are really good at finding anything to play with 
  • Allows you and your kids to work on letting go and saying bye to items  

    • What to Pack: 

    • Camping packs as carry-on (using packing cubes) 
  • A smaller backpack for day use 
  • Stroller (Baby Zen YoYo Stroller) 
  • Carseat, if you’re not borrowing  
  • Clothes 
  • Books 
  • iPad 

    • What to Buy On Travel: 

    • Snacks 
  • Perishable food 
  • Diapers 
  • Toiletries   

    • What to Borrow: 

    • Big items 
  • Air BnB has a filter, so you can search for homes with cribs, etc. 
  • Carseat, even from Facebook Marketplace (car seats are a tricky one, because different places have different regulations, and you don’t know how a car seat has been treated…this one may take some looking into) 

    • Tips for Travel: 

    • Don’t overpack for the “what if’s” or plan for every possible scenario 
  • Consider using transit, bikes, rentals 
  • For liquids, pack some small ones, but then buy larger there as needed 
  • Before arriving, look up park, pharmacy, and grocery store near you 
  • Wash clothes in the sink as needed  
  • When exhausted, get outside, have snacks, change the scenery, and give kids a chance to lead! 

    • First Peak [Sustainable Kids’ Clothing]: 

    Inspiration for this business came from her son spilling milk on himself while hiking/travelling. She was inspired to create something sustainable, that’s quick to dry, uses safe fabrics, and lasts! 

    Check it out: 

    www.firstpeak.co 

    IG: @firstpeakbaby  

     

    Check out KWE’s #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities:

    https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/ 

     

    Today’s Host: @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore

    Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

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