/
1x
Advertisement
Travel

3 hotel hacks to make family travel easier

These clever hacks will make family travel less of a nightmare.

illustration of towels rolled up on bed Illustration: Sarah Rafter

1. If you’re worried your preschooler could fall off the high hotel room bed, roll up some towels and place them under the edge of the fitted sheet to create a barrier.

illustration of a clothing hanger pinching curtains Illustration: Sarah Rafter

2. Look in the closet for skirt hangers (call down to housekeeping if you can’t find any) and use them to pin together those never-seem-to-fully-close drapes. A perfect naptime trick.

illustration of a toilet illustration: Sarah Rafter

3. Stash a roll of duct or packing tape in your suitcase for on-the-fly babyproofing. Place a piece over each electrical outlet and even on the toilet to hold the lid down.

This article was originally published on Mar 20, 2017

Modern parenting, made easier

Expert tips, stories and support straight to your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail

Advertisement
Advertisement
Copy link