4. Let children pack their own travel bags, and make sure their
bag is small enough that they can carry it themselves. Help them
select things they can do on the road or in the air: Walkman and
cassettes or CDs, books, handheld video games, portable crafts,
card games. Talk about seating arrangements ahead of time to
avoid conflict among siblings about who will sit where.
5. Pack a carry-on that is small enough to stay with you at all
times. Include necessities that you must have, in the event that
you get separated from your other luggage for a day. If you need
to take medication on a regular basis, be sure this is with you,
and not in your checked luggage. If you are combining a business
and vacation trip and need something for a presentation the next
day, take it in your carry-on rather than checking it.
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