The 5 Best Toddler Sunglasses

Toddler in sunglasses and pink hat sitting on beach

While my toddler doesn’t always like to keep sunglasses on, I still think they are worth packing! A wide-brim sun hat goes a long way, but I find that a good pair of toddler sunglasses are a must for those super sunny beach days!

As a mom who has tons of experience being in the outdoors with a toddler (including beach time, hiking and travel in general), I can tell you that a comfortable pair of sunglasses is a must for your toddler. Here I’ll share my recommendations for the best toddler sunglasses.

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Must Have 2 Year Old Travel Toys

2 year old playing with toy car, one o fthe best 2 Year Old Travel Toys

Traveling with toddlers doesn’t need to be scary. I’m here to share my experience traveling with a toddler, which will help you to be more confident to do the same. One of the most tricky parts of traveling with a toddler are those long travel days. Based on my real-life family travel, I can help you keep your little one occupied with my list of the best 2 year old travel toys.

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25 Amazing Baby Travel Toys

baby playing with baby travel toys.

I always pack our baby a few favorite baby travel toys any time we travel whether it’s by plane, car or even for the stroller. After several family trips with a baby, I’ve learned which toys will keep a baby’s attention and which baby travel toys aren’t worth packing. While I’m certain these baby travel toys will work to keep your baby entertained, just choose a few of these toys for traveling with a baby that will easily fit in your carry-on luggage or diaper bag.

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The Top 5 Baby Noise Cancelling Headphones for 2026

baby wearing airplane headphones.

As a parent, I completely understand the desire to keep noise levels to a minimum for your baby. Not only to protect their ears against potentially damaging noises, but no parent wants their sleeping baby woken up. This couldn’t be more true than when flying with a baby! The best way to protect your baby’s delicate eardrums is with a pair of baby noise cancelling headphones.

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Top 10 Travel Strollers for Infants in 2026

best travel strollers for infants

In my experience, traveling with a newborn is one of the easiest times to travel with a baby. Infants spend most of their time cycling between eating and sleeping, making them a pleasure to bring along on your trip. As easy as it is to travel with a newborn, you will need to ensure your baby has a flat place to lie down, which is why it’s crucial to find the best travel stroller for infants.

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Best Stroller Accessories for Travel: Parent-Tested Picks

Best Stroller Accessories for Travel

Having traveled quite a bit with a baby in a stroller, I can tell you from experience that the best travel strollers tend to be smaller and lighter than your day-to-day stroller for at-home use.

While the smaller size and weight are great for travel, it sometimes means that your travel stroller may be missing some of your favorite (but big and heavy) stroller accessories from your regular stroller. If there is a stroller accessory you simply can’t do without, I’ve got you covered with my list of the best stroller accessories for travel.

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Top 5 Baby Sunglasses That Actually Stay On

baby playing on beach wearing best sunglasses for baby

Sunglasses are one of those things you don’t think about as a new parent, until you see your baby fussing in the bright sunlight. After seeing my baby squirming in the bright sun, it didn’t take me long to go shopping for a pair of baby sunglasses.

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8 Effective Tips to Handle a Toddler Tantrum on a Plane

8 Effective Tips to Handle a Toddler Tantrum on a Plane

We love traveling with our kids, but over the years we have had to deal with our fair share of toddler tantrums on a plane. In order to help other parents traveling with a toddler on a plane, we decided to go to the experts to get tips on how to handle a toddler tantrum on a plane.

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My Favorite Screen-Free Travel Toys for Toddlers

toddler playing with LCD tablet travel toy on airplane.

First off, I’m not opposed to screen time for toddlers. I have taken many flights with toddlers and I have always included some screen time on flights to help entertain our toddlers on the airplane. But, I have found that too much screen time can make my toddlers grouchy and difficult to deal with. So, to mix up their travel activities, I always packed a bag of screen-free travel toys for toddlers to use on the flight and during our time traveling at our destination.

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Top 12 Toddler Travel Essentials You Shouldn’t Leave Home Without

A mother carries her toddler in a LILLEbaby 3-in-1 CarryOn Toddler Carrier

I have traveled with toddlers around the world, and have learned a little something about traveling with toddlers along the way. Over our family travels, I’ve tried a lot of different toddler travel gear in hopes of making traveling with our toddlers a little bit easier. Through lots of family trips and plenty of trial and error, I’ve been able to come up with my list of recommended toddler travel essentials you shouldn’t leave home without!

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