Traveling with a baby or toddler can be complicated sometimes, but having the right gear makes it a lot easier. The items you will find here are the stuff we personally love and used to travel with our babies and toddlers.
We’ve spent years coming up with this list of our favorite baby and toddler travel gear.
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Our Must-Have Baby Travel Items
These items are featured in our Top Baby Gear Travel Essentials blog post. We LOVE these baby travel items and we bring them with us on every trip with our babies.
For more information on any of these baby travel products or why we recommend them:
HALO Sleepsack Micro-Fleece Swaddle
For use at home and on the road! Give your baby the comfort of home by packing their sleepsack.
MY LITTLE SEAT Travel High Chair
Small enough to pack and carry around everywhere! This baby travel high chair is a must-have baby travel item!
KidCo Peapod Plus Toddler Travel Tent
Rated for toddlers over 12 months old, this toddler travel tent is worth the money! Only use for babies for supervised naps.
Inflatable Bath Tub
An inflatable bath tub is especially useful for babies that have a bath as part of their bedtime routine.
Skip Hop Changing Pad
A portable change pad is one of the most useful baby travel essentials. Change your baby anywhere!
KidCo SwingPod
For babies who have a hard time settling, the SwingPod is easy to pack and will be a lifesaver for traveling parents.
SlumberPod
Sharing hotel rooms and getting your baby to sleep anywhere! Perfect for dealing with baby jet lag. Use BABYCANTRAVEL$20 for a discount.
Lotus Travel Crib
Don't worry about where your baby will sleep, the Lotus travel crib is one of the best baby travel beds!
Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor
If you'd prefer an actual baby monitor over an app for keeping an eye on your baby.
Skip Hop Waterproof Wet Dry Bag
Have a place for soiled clothes! Babies have blowouts at the worst possible moments and it's best to be prepared.
CoziGo Stroller Cover
Help baby sleep on the go with this bassinet and stroller cover. One of our top recommended items for getting baby to sleep on vacation.
Marpac Hushh Portable White Noise Machine
If you'd prefer to back a white noise machine instead of using an app. A white noise machine will help create the perfect sleep environment.
Our Must-Have Toddler Travel Items
In addition to our baby travel products, here are some of our favorite toddler travel essentials.
For more info on traveling with a toddler and these toddler travel products:
hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed
One of the best inflatable toddler travel beds. We love that it has bumper rails to safely keep your toddler on the bed.
LÍLLÉbaby Toddler Carrier
Comfortably carry your toddler with this toddler carrier. It can be used with toddlers up to 60 lbs.
Munchkin Snack Catcher
The one item we NEVER left home without! Snacks are such a toddler travel necessity and this cup stops them from being all over the floor.
CozyPhones Kids Headphones
One of the top pairs of headphones for toddlers! Your toddler won't be tearing these one off right away.
OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty
This is one of the best travel potties for toddlers. If your toddler won't use regular toilets this can be used on top or as a standalone.
For Flying with Babies and Toddlers
Flying with a baby or toddler is the one part of traveling that makes parents nervous. These are our favorite travel products for flying with a toddler or baby.
For more tips on flying with babies and toddlers:
- How to Entertain a Baby or Toddler on the Airplane
- Tips on Flying with a Baby
- Flying with Toddlers
- 21 Tips to Get Toddlers Sleeping on Airplanes
- Best Airplane Beds for Toddlers
- Best Budget Inflatable Airplane Toddler Beds
- Best Travel Strollers for Airplane Travel
- 5 Things to Think About BEFORE Traveling with Car Seats on Airplanes
- Why You SHOULDN'T Hand out Baby's First Flight Bags
- Flying with a Hiking Backpack Carrier
- Flying with a Baby and Breastfeeding
J.L. Childress Car Seat Travel Bag
If you do plan on checking a car seat, protect it with this padded car seat travel bag.
Britax Car Seat Travel Cart
Easily get your car seat through the airport with this car seat travel cart.
Flyaway Kids Bed
The Flyaway Kids Bed is one of our favorite inflatable airplane travel beds for toddlers. Use discount code BABYCANTRAVEL10 when you purchase.
Fly Tot Original 2.0 Inflatable Cushion
Our other favorite toddler bed for airplanes is the Fly Tot. We've been using the Fly Tot for years and wouldn't do a long haul flight without it.
Cosco Scenera NEXT
The number one recommended light travel car seat for babies on airplanes, because it's extra light and doesn't come at a high price tag for anyone buying a car seat specific for travel.
For Getting Around
Getting around comfortably with a baby or toddler requires a good lightweight travel stroller, a hiking backpack carrier or a good baby carrier. If you are renting a car, also plan to pack your car seats.
Here are our best posts on getting around with a baby or toddler:
Mountain Buggy Nano Stroller
Getting a lightweight travel stroller that will fit in the overhead bins on airplanes is a lifesaver. This is one of the best lightweight travel strollers.
Deuter Kid Comfort Pro
Deuter makes one of the best hiking backpack carriers. They are comfortable for carrying babies and toddlers and have space for all your extra diapers and snacks.
Ride Safer Travel Vest Gen 5
Easy to pack and travel with while keeping your kids safe in taxis. Typically used for 3 years and older, as long as your toddler is over 30lbs.
BubbleBum Inflatable Backless Booster Car Seat
A easy to pack booster seat! Only use for children who are ready for a backless booster seat (over 4 years old and at least 40 lbs).
WAYB Pico Travel Car Seat
Keep in mind this toddler travel car seat can only be forward facing, but it can be used starting at 22lbs and 30" (for children over 2 years old). Weighing only 8 lbs, it will work for cars and the airplane.
Toddler Travel Toys
While fun apps for toddlers are a great way to entertain your toddler on a plane, we also like to have some screen free toddler travel toys.
For Feeding On The Go
When babies start to eat solids, things can get messy especially on a vacation!
Silicone Baby Bibs
Pack a baby bib that's easy to wipe clean! You don't need more laundry when traveling with a baby.
Mash N' Feed Bowl with Spoon and Food Masher
Make your own baby food on the go with this food masher.
hiccapop Omniboost Travel Booster Seat
For parents looking for a travel booster seat that can be used on the floor or on a chair.
Breastmilk Cooler Bag
This large portable insulated cooler with ice pack works for baby bottles, breastmilk and baby food.
Baby Essentials for Winter
Don't let cold weather stop you from getting outside in the winter with your baby or toddler!
Universal Jacket Extender for Babywearing
This jacket extender will keep your baby toast warm in the baby carrier in your jacket!
7AM Enfant Stroller Footmuff
For strollers, get a warm stroller footmuff to keep your baby warm in winter.
Columbia Baby Snowsuit
On mild winter days, carry your baby outside your jacket in this warm snowsuit with foldover cuffs.
Stroller Rain Cover
A stroller rain cover is the best baby item to keep your baby warm in the stroller. It will protect against wind, rain and snow.
Beach Essentials
If you are planning to escape winter, then be prepared for your time on the beach with your baby or toddler!
Baby Swimsuit
A full length swimsuit is the best way to protect your baby or toddler out in the sun. Don't forget a good sun hat.
Stroller Fan
Keep your baby cool in the stroller with this stroller fan. A must for taking babies to the beach.
SPF 30 Baby Sunscreen Cream
If you can't keep your baby out of the sun, then a good sunscreen is a must.
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