10 Absolutely Essential Travel Products
Going on vacation with your family? We have 10 must-have products you’ll want to bring so that your time away is not only fun, but also stress-free.
Getting from Point A to Point B tends to take double the time and effort when you have kids.
Little ones inevitably get tired, hungry, dirty, and antsy (1 hour into the trip), which is why we’ve compiled a list of ten products that will make traveling with your family extra enjoyable and a lot easier for everyone.
In this article, we’ll go over:
- 10 products that will make traveling with kids easier
- Materials & ingredients to avoid in kids products
Scroll down to learn more!
10 products that will make traveling with kids easier
#1 Travel Stroller
Weighing in at just under 13 lbs, this car seat compatible stroller form GB offers both style and functionality.
Easy to maneuver and able to fit in most airplane overhead compartments, it folds into a lightweight tote-size package when not in use!
Suitable for use from birth (with a car seat) up to 37 lbs or approx. 4 years.
GB Pockit Plus All-Terrain Stroller
$229.95
Available in more colors
#2 Baby / Toddler Carrier
Ergobaby knows exactly what both parents and babies need from a baby carrier: comfort!!
Ergonomically designed to keep your baby’s or child’s hips in the right position, their carriers can be worn in four positions: front, back or either side.
When you’re traveling, a carrier is a great way to keep your hands free, settle a fussy baby or tote a tired toddler on your back!
Ergobaby Omni 360 All-In-One Cool Air Mesh Baby Carrier
$180
#3 Baby Bag Backpack
The Jem & Bea Eco Backpack has everything you need for a long haul flight or cross-country road trip.
Complete with a changing pad, wristlet, bottle pouch and other organizational sections, it’s a must-have for those who need their hands free!
Jem & Bea Eco Backpack
$245
Available in more colors
#4 On-The-Go Feeding Set
Traveling with a baby or toddler? You’re going to want our tried and trusted product picks packaged nicely together in one of The Tot Feeding Sets!
Complete with a bamboo fiber bento lunchbox, silicone tray, bamboo fiber cutlery, recycled milk jug snack containers, silicone bib, stainless steel sippy cup, and non-toxic wet wipes, it has everything you need to keep your tot well-fed (and a little less messy) while on-the-go.
The Tot Feeding Sets: On-The-Go
$119
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#5 Reusable Silicone Bags
Trying to find plastic-free alternatives for food storage can often feel like an uphill battle! That’s why we were beyond thrilled when we discovered Zip Top and their range of silicone food AND breastmilk storage containers!
Cleverly designed to ‘zip’ shut, they are the non-toxic food storage option you’ve been looking for.
Zip Top Silicone Food Storage Bags (Set of 8)
$89.99
Zip Top Snack Container Set
$34.99
#6 Blue Light Wavelength Blocking Glasses
One of the hardest things to keep on track when traveling is your sleep cycle!
If you and your kids are spending the time in the car or plane on a phone or tablet (or under artificial lighting), then you’re exposing yourself to blue light wavelengths that can disrupt your body’s natural sleep hormone production.
RA Optics and The Tot have teamed up to make glasses for your whole family that will block these lights! Click here to learn more about blue blockers.
RA Optics x The Tot Adult Blue Light Blocking Glasses
$129
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Available in day & night lenses
RA Optics x The Tot Kid Blue Light Blocking Glasses
$99
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Available in day & night lenses
Ages 2 – 7
RA Optics x The Tot Baby Blue Light Blocking Glasses
$99
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Available in more colors and day & night lenses
Ages 1 – 7
#7 Travel Crib
Travel cribs aka Pack N Plays can be essential when it comes to finding a safe space for your tot to sleep or play while on the road!
We love the Nuna Sena Aire options because they’re made with machine washable fabrics that are free from added formaldehyde, toxic dies, heavy metals, harmful phthalates and other potentially harmful ingredients. Available in two sizes, they include travel bags, which makes checking them at the airport a breeze.
Nuna Sena Aire Travel Crib
$349.95
Available in more colors
Nuna Sena Aire Mini Travel Crib
$249.95
Available in more colors
#8 Bonded Leather Mat
GATHRE changed the game of playmats when they came up with their range of leather bonded mats.
Surprisingly lightweight and compact, their easy-to-wipe clean mats can be used as splash mats under a high chairs, for picnics, as a craft mat, and in travel as a safe and clean space for your baby to play on during a long layover!
GATHRE Mini Mat
$46
Available in more colors
#9 Cotton Muslin Swaddle
Arguably the most versatile baby product, a swaddle is a total must-have while traveling. Use it to create shade, provide warmth, as a scarf, as a play space, for peek-a-boo, as a burp cloth… even a cape!
Below are our favorite non-toxic and super soft options from Loulou Lollipop!
Loulou Lollipop Bamboo Muslin Odessa Swaddle
$25
Loulou Lollipop Bamboo Muslin Cactus Swaddle
$20
Loulou Lollipop Bamboo Muslin Taco Swaddle
$25
#10 Silicone Toy
The Dena Rainbow is one toy that both babies & toddlers will love! Fun to stack, nest, trace and even teeth on, they’re an easy-to-clean travel toy option that we swear by!
Dena Neon Rainbow
$22.99
Materials & ingredients to avoid in kids products
When you don’t know what your child’s toy, stroller or sippy cup is made of, you can run the risk of exposing them to potentially harmful ingredients such as BPA, BPS, Phthalates, PVC, Formaldehyde, Lead and other Heavy Metals. This is particularly worrying for babies and toddlers who inevitably put these items in their mouths.
At The Tot, we make sure that every single product we use and recommend passes The Tot Safety Test. This means that we’ve reviewed its third-party testing and certifications.
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