10 Best Stroller Sun Shades For Travel (And Better Baby Naps)

CoziGo Stroller Cover

I know what a challenge it can be trying to keep the sun off a baby in the stroller, especially when my baby was too young for sunscreen. Additionally, it can be especially difficult to get baby to nap on-the-go when the world around them is so exciting. I have faced these two challenges on several occasions while traveling with a baby or toddler. Unfortunately, the built-in stroller sun shades aren’t always adequate enough or they don’t make it dark enough for my baby.

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Baby Beach Essentials: Sun-Safe Must-Haves For Sand And Surf

beach with all baby beach essentials

Taking a baby to the beach is the perfect way to spend a warm summer day with your family. There are few things cuter than watching your baby play in the sand and water. I love spending time on the beach with my little ones, and I’ve learned that being prepared is key to a great family outing at the beach.

To help your family have the best day possible at the beach, I’ve put together a complete list of baby beach essentials. So pack up your baby beach gear and get ready to hit the beach!

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The 8 BEST Car Seat Travel Bags

flying with convertible car seat

Trust me… lugging around a car seat with one hand while juggling all your baby travel essentials in the other is no easy task. By investing in one of the best car seat travel bags, I found that I could not only easily carry my car seat through the airport without the struggle but also give my valuable travel car seat some extra protection against damage during the flight.

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10 Toddler Travel Essentials: What We Actually Pack

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 toddler travel essentials you shouldn’t leave home without!

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Printable Baby Travel Checklist & Packing List (2026)

a father and daughter play in the airport waiting for an international flight

While I expected life to change significantly with a baby, one thing that surprised me was how long it took to get ready to go anywhere and how I always managed to forget something! Before having babies, I had a pretty good memory. I soon realized that “mom brain” is a thing!

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Baby Travel Essentials: Real-Life Packing List From A Travel Mom

Mom with Baby on Train - Baby Travel Essentials

I can remember the uneasy feeling of not knowing what to pack for my first trip with my baby. It’s a daunting question for new parents – the selection of baby travel gear is nearly endless. I’ve learned a lot through trial and error in my years of traveling with babies and I’m happy to share my first-hand knowledge with you. In this post, I share with you the baby travel essentials I used most in my family travels.

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Ergobaby Omni Breeze Review: Specs, Fit & Travel Use

Ergobaby Omni Breeze Baby Carrier.

When I was creating my baby registry, I really wanted a baby carrier. I knew a baby carrier would not only be useful for at home, but it’s definitely a must-have baby travel item. While I did not know much about baby wearing, I knew that it was something that I wanted to do both at home and while traveling with my baby.

Long story short – I added the Ergobaby Omni Breeze Baby Carrier to my baby registry, and I’m glad I did! Based on my experiences, the following is my honest review of the Ergobaby Omni Breeze baby carrier.

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Best Baby Carriers for Travel in 2026: From Newborn Flights to Full-Day Sightseeing

baby sleeping in baby carrier - one of the must-have baby travel gear items

Based upon my years of traveling with babies, I can confidently say that a baby carrier is an invaluable piece of baby travel gear. In fact, on my list of essential baby travel gear, a baby carrier is my #1 choice.

While I have occasionally traveled with a stroller, I have used a baby carrier for travel significantly more. I have tried many types and brands of baby carriers for travel and am happy to share my experience-based recommendations with you.

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