[RussiaBoundMom]

On trip one, we didn't know what we were doing. For our next trip, we will be prepared. My husband will bring a backpack filled with things to keep hi busy, travel pillow and tylenol PM, etc.. I will bring my own things in a travel purse (messenger style). We will bring the largest carry on they let you bring and put our lap top and a change of clothes for both of us in it and whatever else we need to stuff in there. This large carry on will be stowed away in the overhead compartment. Last time we just brought big carry ons and did not bring back packs or a travel purse. We ended up being on a full flight and it was such a hassle to get into our big bags, as they were too big to keep with us, that we ended up being with out everything most of the trip. I wasn't even able to get to my tylenol PM! It was a miserable flight. I hope my advice helps. Good Luck!