A family vacation can be measured by the photos we snap, but it’s also marked by the items we carry. In other words, what are the genius (and summer-friendly) things you shelled out for that not only kept your kiddos occupied, but were memory-making in their own right? We polled actual parents to get their picks—and sprinkled in a few of our own.
How to Entertain Kids on Vacation: 17 Items That Real Moms Were Super Glad They Packed
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