8 Pieces 10 Outfits Packing Light With Kids

ByAimee
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Traveling with kids can be exhausting. I used to think getting myself ready for trips was a big deal, add 3 kids to that equation and you have a packing nightmare! Living away from our families has given me many opportunities to perfect the art of packing for kids. There are many ways to approach this task, but here is how I make it work!

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I received compensation and samples in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.

I like to bring as few items as possible. I start with shoes. I like to pick a shoe that is super versatile. My little girl is obsessed with shoes, so she prefers something pretty. For this trip her Red Nuture Mary Janes by Tip Toey Joey were a no brainer choice! They feature genuine leather upper and shoe linings and they have a padded ankle rim and insole.

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They have a velcro closure which means she can get them on and off herself, both a blessing and a curse, am I right? Don’t toddlers pick the strangest places to just remove their shoes?!

But, my favorite feature is the elastic detail at the heel. It almost reminds me of newborn booties. Visually you can’t even see it, but it keeps her shoes in place.

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Besides being excellently made, these shoes are super comfortable. She can walk in them for a long time and I never hear any complaints. They are dressy enough to wear with a dress, but casual enough for jeans or leggings. This feature is key when picking shoes for a trip. I let their fun color guide my packing. Here is a break down of how I packed 8 items for 10 Outfits.

1- Dress

1- Romper

3- Tops

3- Bottoms

Accessories (Bows and Shoes)

From here just go crazy! When everything matches, you really can’t go wrong putting together outfits! In fact, I usually just let my daughter grab what she wants to wear each day because anything she picks will match!

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Throwing leggings under a romper or dress totally changes their look.

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I always pick 1-2 bright colors and keep the rest of my items neutral. This makes it much easier to really make cute outfits without having to pack a ton of stuff.

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These adorable outfits were all inspired by my daughters cute shoes. I absolutely love Tip Toey Joey shoes for toddlers. They are so fashionable, yet still functional. My daughter can run and jump and play hard, and I don’t have to worry about her feet OR her shoes. You can find Tip Toey Joey shoes and many more at Friendly Rooster.

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As part of an ongoing effort to help communities, Friendly Rooster will be donating brand new Tip Toey Joey shoes to US charities that benefit infants.Purchase聽any聽size or style of Tip Toey Joey shoes from聽FriendlyRooster, and a new pair of Tip Toey Joey shoes will be donated to a beginning walker in need in the United States.聽 By working with charities specializing in infant care, Friendly Rooster will ensure that the shoes are used to benefit those children that need good, high-quality shoes but are otherwise unable to afford them.

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I never feel bad about supporting my shoe habit when I know it is helping kids in need! Head over to Friendly Rooster and get shopping!


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58 Comments

  17. Oh I really love the boys Jefferson shoes! Those would be so great for summer!

  25. I love the Vivian Sandals for my daughter!

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  26. OH I want the Pio Pio shoes! SO so pretty! I wish shoe companies would make proper shaped toe boxes forever… not only for little ones, if they only did, we would not ruin our feet.

  41. I was not always the best packer, but I have gotten better over the years. I think your way is the best way to go!

  42. These shoes are so cute and really adorable for everyday wear! My 5 year old would love a pair!

  44. Isn’t it amazing what just the slightest change can do to make an outfit look totally different? You seem to know how to coordinate!

  47. I love those little red shoes. These are great packing tips for kids. I used to over pack every time.

  48. Packing for 5 kids, you have to pack light. Otherwise we have not enough room..

  50. I’ve tried to talk my wife into just putting the kids in matching uniforms so there’s no muss in packing but she seems strangely hesitant. Your idea is better.

  52. I love all the bright colors! I feel like I’m always over packing. Thank you for sharing about this. I’m always in need of help when it comes to packing.

  53. What a smart idea. I have such issues packing for my kids. Thanks so much for sharing.

  56. I always over pack. I would rather have too much then need something and not have it.

  57. This is perfect timing. We have some upcoming trips and are always tight on luggage space.

  58. those are such adorable outfits! I adore those shoes too! So stinking cute! My daughter would totally rock those and love it! When I pack, I also pick out clothes that can easily be mixed and matched for different outfits but with the minimal amount of clothing required to be packed.

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