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!
Celine Brewer
Printable Baby Travel Checklist & Packing List (2026)
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!
Baby Travel Essentials: Real-Life Packing List From A Travel Mom
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.
Flying With A Toddler Checklist – Carry On Packing List
Packing for a family trip with a toddler can get a little overwhelming. There’s such a fine balance between having everything you need and packing way too much.
Ergobaby Omni Breeze Review: Specs, Fit & Travel Use
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.
Best Baby Carriers for Travel in 2026: From Newborn Flights to Full-Day Sightseeing
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.
7 Best Toddler Carriers For Travel, Hiking And Everyday Adventures
I don’t enjoy buying unnecessary stuff for my kids, so I wondered if I needed a toddler carrier for travel, or if I should just continue to carry my toddler in the baby carrier for travel I already own. I can now speak from experience when I say, if you still carry your toddler frequently you will appreciate buying an appropriate toddler carrier for travel. They are wider and taller than baby carriers, making it more comfortable for both you and your toddler.
The 8 Best Baby Carriers for Hiking
My partner and I are lifelong hikers, so we wasted no time getting our newborn child out onto a hiking trail. We started hiking with a baby early and we just kept going, including when baby #2 joined our family. Over the years, I came to appreciate the many benefits of hiking with a baby carrier. I’ve personally tried many of these baby carriers for hiking and I am happy to share my first-hand experiences with you.
The 7 Best Portable Travel High Chairs For Babies And Toddlers
When I traveled with my baby or toddler, I always made sure to pack a fabric travel high chair. Even if I was unsure on how much I would use it, it packed small enough that it was worth having my portable travel high chair with us. As parent traveling with a baby or toddler, I wanted to be prepared (without carrying too much) and packing a portable high chair was an easy way to ensure a safe and secure spot for my baby at any restaurant.
9 Best Portable White Noise Machines for Travel with a Baby
I have stayed in many different places while traveling with my little ones, and I can tell you from personal experience that it’s not always easy to get a baby to sleep in a new environment. In my experience, a portable white noise machine is always a big help especially if it helps create that familiar sleeping environment.