Travel Essentials

The items we can’t travel without! Traveling with kids can be a (literal and figurative) handful. These products have made things a little easier for us!

Recommendations (33)

Breastfeeding (3)

Milk Snob
Breastfeeding
Milk Snob Original 5-in-1 Cover
$36.99
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1 recommendation

I alternate back and forth between this and the Quince shawl (depending on what’s in the laundry). It’s stretchy and versatile! Comes in so many cute patterns!

My Brest Friend
Breastfeeding
My Brest Friend Inflatable Travel Nursing Pillow for Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding & Posture Support with Slipcover
$34.95
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1 recommendation

Kindred Bravely
Breastfeeding
Kindred Bravely Sublime Hands Free Pumping Tank
$ Buy from Amazon
1 recommendation

Can’t live without. I have (no joke) worn one of these almost everyday for the last 3 years. It was amazing when I was working as a contractor and had to regularly pump from my car.

Diaper Bags & Backpacks (3)

Munchkin
Diaper Bags & Backpacks
Munchkin® Arm and Hammer Diaper Bag Dispenser and 24 Diaper Disposal Bags
$4.39
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1 recommendation

I usually avoid single-use plastics when at all possible, however I make an exception for these during outings and travel!

Tiny Twinkle
Diaper Bags & Backpacks
Tiny Twinkle Mess-proof Wet Bags 2 Pack Waterproof and Washable Bag
$19.95
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1 recommendation

A must - have for containing wet / soiled clothes while on the go (think mid - flight diaper explosion that requires multiple outfit changes).

No Reception Club
Diaper Bags & Backpacks
No Reception Club Backpack - The Getaway Bag
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1 recommendation

Can’t live without

Recommended (4)

Miss Mouth's
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater
$7.97
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1 recommendation

Can’t live without. Children continue to create laundry whether you are at home or abroad, so throw this in your bag for treating stains on the go!

Amazon Basics
Amazon Basics Portable Travel Window Blackout Curtain Shades %5B 1-Pack %5D - 78 by 50 inches - 1 Pack, Moon and Stars
$23.99
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1 recommendation

These are SO helpful for creating a calm and dark sleep environment wherever you happen to be for naps or overnight stays.

Quince
Quince Nursing Shawl
Buy from Quince
1 recommendation

For breastfeeding on the go, covering a sleepy baby, using as a blanket or back up burp cloth… this does it all!

THERMOS
THERMOS FUNTAINER Water Bottle with Straw - 12 Ounce
$18.25
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1 recommendation

We have the dinosaur version. I love that it doesn’t leak, is small enough to fit in the cup holder of a car seat, and is easy to clean (yay for dishwasher safe!).

Car Seats (1)

Britax
Car Seats
Britax Car Seat Travel Cart
$89.99
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1 recommendation

Compatible with multiple brands of convertible carseats. Makes navigating around the airport easy.

Diaper Creams (1)

Baby Bum Brush
Diaper Creams
Baby Bum Brush, Original Diaper Rash Cream Applicator
$14.99
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1 recommendation

This comes with both a full-size and travel-size brush. We keep the travel one in our diaper bag.

Mattresses (1)

hiccapop
Mattresses
hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed with Safety Bumpers [4-Sided] | Portable Toddler Bed for Kids | Toddler Air Mattress | Kids Air Mattress
$84.92
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1 recommendation

This little bed is awesome! It comes with a pump that works for both inflating and deflating, easy directions, and a carry bag.

Changing Pads (1)

‎Skip Hop
Changing Pads
Skip Hop Pronto Portable Changing Pad
$30.00
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1 recommendation

Amazing for diaper changes in the trunk of your car or while traveling!

Lightweight Strollers (2)

Guava Family
Lightweight Strollers
Guava Lotus Travel Crib with Lightweight Backpack Design
$229.95
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1 recommendation

Light weight, easy to carry and quick to assemble / break down.

Chicco
Lightweight Strollers
Chicco KeyFit Caddy Frame Stroller
$107.99
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1 recommendation

If you need to travel with an infant carseat, this is a light weight option for navigating through the airport.

Miscellaneous Baby Health & Wellness (1)

Frida Baby
Miscellaneous Baby Health & Wellness
Frida Baby Mobile Medicine Cabinet Travel Kit | Portable Carrying Case Stocked with Wellness Essentials
$44.99
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1 recommendation

This is great for storage at home but also for keeping things organized and clean while traveling.

Skin & Hair Care (1)

Dapple Baby
Skin & Hair Care
Dapple Baby Bottle Soap & Dish Soap
$9.99
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1 recommendation

We use this at home and while traveling.

Burp Cloths (1)

aden + anais
Burp Cloths
aden + anais Burpy Bib, 100% Cotton Muslin
$23.99
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1 recommendation

Love these burp bibs for traveling with infants!

Sound Machines & Soothers (1)

Hatch Baby
Sound Machines & Soothers
Hatch Rest Go | Portable Sound Machine
$39.99
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1 recommendation

Can’t live without.

Video Monitors (1)

VTech
Video Monitors
VTech DM221 Audio Baby Monitor with up to 1,000 ft of Range, Vibrating Sound-Alert, Talk Back Intercom & Night Light Loop, White/Silver
$33.95
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1 recommendation

Light weight and has a great range and battery life.

High Chairs & Boosters (1)

hiccapop
High Chairs & Boosters
hiccapop OmniBoost Travel Booster Seat with Tray for Baby
$35.92
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1 recommendation

We keep this in our trunk and throw it in the suitcase while traveling.

Playards & Accessories (1)

hiccapop
Playards & Accessories
Hiccapop Blackout Tent for Pack and Play, Baby Sleep Pod, Baby Crib Tent, Blackout Canopy Crib Cover
$149.99
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1 recommendation

Makes room sharing possible with our toddler during travel.

Stroller Accessories (1)

Stasher
Stroller Accessories
Stasher Reusable Silicone Storage Bag, Food Storage Container
$52.96
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1 recommendation

I love how versatile these are! We use them for packing, food storage, and as a clean place to store bottle parts.

Carriers (1)

TULA
Carriers
Tula Ergonomic Carrier - Oh My! - Baby
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1 recommendation

I bought ours (in black mesh) directly from Baby Tula during a Mother’s Day sale.

Dishes & Utensils (1)

Munchkin
Dishes & Utensils
Stainless Steel Snack Catcher Cup with Lid
$11.49
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1 recommendation

Does not completely prevent spills but it will slow the spillage down significantly!

Pacifiers & Accessories (1)

Ali+Oli
Pacifiers & Accessories
Ali+Oli Silicone Pacifier Case
$14.99
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1 recommendation

Keeps back-up pacifiers clean and easily accessible.

Wipes (2)

Seventh Generation
Wipes
Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent Packs
$19.90
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1 recommendation

I always throw a few packs into our suitcase when we travel!

The Honest Company
Wipes
The Honest Company Sanitizing Alcohol Wipes
$12.90
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1 recommendation

We bring them on flights to wipe down trays, windows, etc.

Towels, Robes & Washcloths (1)

OXO
Towels, Robes & Washcloths
OXO Tot Travel Size Drying Rack with Bottle Brush
$17.86
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1 recommendation

Keeps bottles / pump parts separate and clean from sinks and counters while traveling.

Potty Training (1)

Amazon Basics
Potty Training
Amazon Basics Dog and Puppy Pee Pads with Leak-Proof Quick-Dry Design for Potty Training
$20.99
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1 recommendation

We pack several of these (in the extra large size) in our carry on diaper bag.

Travel Strollers (1)

BAGSMART
Travel Strollers
BAGSMART Compression Packing Cubes for Travel
$19.99
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1 recommendation

Compression packing cubes are a game - changer when it comes to packing for a family!

Bibs (1)

KeaBabies
Bibs
KeaBabies 2-Pack Silicone Bibs
$11.96
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1 recommendation

I put finger foods / snacks directly in the bottom if the kids need.