Regardless of how well-coiffed you would like for your children to appear while in transit, the traveling family knows (all-too-well) that the more comfortable your kids are, the better behaved they tend to be. The following tips should help you (and them) make the right choices for a great outfit on travel days.

Layers. Imagine this scenario. You depart 88-degree weather in Miami for 34-degree temperatures in Paris and, during the trek, are confronted with all of the "micro-climates" of the taxicab, the airport, the airplane, the metro and then the brisk walk to your rental flat. Dressing your child in a system of layers ensures that you can perform a wardrobe adjustment in a matter of seconds--whether due to the temperature or the inevitable spilling/soiling episodes. For toddlers and older children, a hooded fleece jacket is an ideal travel piece, as the hood makes a great face cushion for dozing off.

Have Appropriate Accessories or Outerwear in Your Carry-On Luggage. Using the same scenario as above, imagine landing in Paris without your luggage (it didn't make the connecting flight), which includes all of your winter coats, hats, mittens...you get the picture. Having the appropriate and necessary outerwear, be it sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats for The Bahamas or winter coats and scarves for Paris in January, is an absolute must. Trust us, trying to find an inexpensive shawl to wrap your toddler in at the Charles de Gaulle Airport is "not fun."

Pants with elastic waists. While you may have a tough time getting the older kids to wear them, pants with elastic waist bands are a must for toddlers. Public restrooms and airplane lavatories are challenging even for an adult traveler. Lessen your stress and save precious seconds in "urgent" situations by opting for attire you can quickly pull off.

Velcro or Well-Fastened Slip-on Shoes with Socks. The last thing you want to deal with in a crowded airport is tracking down a lost shoe or tying and re-tying laces. Robeez makes great and secure slip-on shoes for babies and toddlers. Older kids should wear a comfortable slip-on shoe with tread. Even if you opt not to have your child wear socks, carrying an extra pair for car trips or long flights allows them to get "comfy" and is always recommended.