We decided to buy nice jackets for the kids, since we are bringing very little and warm layers are hard to come by in hot climes. Usually I am very cheap but quality items that will hold up are worth their weight in our limited luggage.

A friend of mine told me to check out the web specials on the Patagonia site. For WanderGirl I bought the Baby Synchilla Plush in green for $27.50. For WanderBoy I scrolled and scrolled to page 14 of the special for the Kid’s Fleece Synchilla in blue for $39.00.
I have never spent so much money on the kids but durability is important.