This Clever TikTok Hack For Packing Kids' Travel Clothes Is An Absolute Game Changer

Traveling with kids can be complicated. Making sure they're entertained on a long road trip, remembering to bring their favorite toy, and trying to keep track of them are just some of the many things to worry about when bringing the little ones along. On top of all of that, making sure you pack all the right things adds yet another stressor into the mix. Sometimes you end up just tossing a random array of clothes into a bag, only to arrive and realize you forgot their socks and everything is completely disorganized.

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When I'm packing for two kids for nearly two weeks overseas, this is the hack I absolutely swear by! 🛂 I lay out coordinated outfits for each child, take a photo for reference, then pack everything into a 24-compartment over-the-door shoe organizer (extra deep pockets). One outfit per pocket, labeled with color-coded @postit notes—especially helpful when we have a caregiver traveling with us. ✈️ Instead of digging through a suitcase, it's a quick text: "Please put the kids in #7 tomorrow." Easy. The extra pockets fit socks, swimsuits, undergarments, and backup clothes. 👕 Kids come with a lot of stuff. But this system will keep the room neater, mornings smoother, and the trip more enjoyable for everyone! 🧳 Lmk if you want a link to the exact organizer I use. ❤️ #travelhack #packingtip #momlife #familytravel #organization #packinghacks #packingforkids #momsoftiktok #summervacations #intentionalparenting #packinghack

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Luckily, TikTok parents have always been extremely crafty, especially when it comes to the best packing hacks. One of the best hacks for keeping kids' clothes neat in their suitcases is by utilizing over-the-door hanging shoe organizers. Instead of putting shoes in the holder, you can use its pockets to organize all of your kids' vacation outfits. Put together an outfit for each day, and take photos of each outfit, labeling them with a corresponding number and a sticky note so you know which outfit is inside each pocket. This way, there's no confusion or scrambling when it's time for the kids to get dressed in the morning, making packing more efficient for the whole family.

Next, all you have to do is roll the organizer up and place it in your suitcase. The best part about this hack is that once you arrive at your destination, you can simply unroll the shoe holder and hang it up in your hotel room. This is one of the best ways to make sure you have everything you need for your kids on a trip.

If you don't have enough time to go out and buy an over-the-door shoe organizer before your travels, fear not. There are still several packing tips and tricks that will keep your kids' clothes organized and make packing their suitcases even easier. One method is to sort out all of the outfits your child will need for the trip — socks and undergarments included — and bundle them together. You can do this by laying each item in the outfit on top of the others, starting with the biggest item (such as shirts or pants) and ending with the smallest (socks), and then folding or rolling up the clothing bundle. If you need to, you can use rubber bands or a hair tie to keep them from coming undone.

Then simply place all of the bundles neatly in your child's suitcase. When you arrive for your trip, you won't have to dig around in your kids' bags wondering if you packed a certain pair of pants; you can just grab a bundle and get them dressed. This hack works similarly to the shoe organizer trick, as it saves you and your kids time on your well-deserved vacation. If you pack your child's suitcase right, you'll get to spend more time relaxing and less time fumbling around with outfits.