Babble's Guide to Traveling with Children
Found some great travel picks from the folks @ Babble.com - favorite picks from their guide: Best Travel Bed: Kidco PeaPod, Best Travel Night Light: Mobi Tykelight Jr.
Traveling with baby this summer? Find out the 20 essentials you’ll need to make your vacation actually feel like a vacation, only on Babble.com.
http://www.babble.com/products/toddler-products/travel-children-gear-family-on-the-go/?page=1
Traveling with baby this summer? Find out the 20 essentials you’ll need to make your vacation actually feel like a vacation, only on Babble.com.
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Found some great travel picks from the folks @ Babble.com - favorite picks from their guide: Best Travel Bed: Kidco PeaPod, Best Travel Night Light: Mobi Tykelight Jr.
Graco Pack 'n Play Playard w/ Bassinet (Lively Dots)
Having your toddler in bed with your and/or not contained can make for a miserable trip where no one sleeps. You can buy a Graco Pack 'n Play Playard w/ Bassinet at Diapers.com for $69 less $10 off for your first purchase plus free shipping. That’s a pretty good deal in exchange for a good nights sleep. If it was too cumbersome, you could even find someone to “donate” it to and leave it at your destination.
http://www.diapers.com/p/Graco-Pack-n-Play-Playard-w-Bassinet-Lively-Dots-21077
Having your toddler in bed with your and/or not contained can make for a miserable trip where no one sleeps. You can buy a Graco Pack 'n Play Playard w/ Bassinet at Diapers.com for $69 less $10 off for your first purchase plus free shipping. That’s a pretty good deal in exchange for a good nights sleep. If it was too cumbersome, you could even find someone to “donate” it to and leave it at your destination.
Content & Calm Cot Canopy
So cool - the flexible canopy attaches to the top of the most standard cots and travel cots. It has “darkening fabric” that creates an instant night time feeling and is especially good if families are sharing one room when away from home, as others can be in the room with the lights on while your child is sleeping (in the dark). Plus they can’t see you when they wake up, which makes it less likely they will wake everyone up!
http://www.contentandcalm.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1#morepics
So cool - the flexible canopy attaches to the top of the most standard cots and travel cots. It has “darkening fabric” that creates an instant night time feeling and is especially good if families are sharing one room when away from home, as others can be in the room with the lights on while your child is sleeping (in the dark). Plus they can’t see you when they wake up, which makes it less likely they will wake everyone up!
Go Crib by Guava Family
Inflatable crib that is incredibly sturdy and stable. Since it has no large metal or plastic components, it is super lightweight and incredibly compact, it comes in its own backpack, so it's amazingly easy to take with you. Anywhere you go. Made from high-quality phthalate Free, lead Free, and AZO Dye-free non-toxic materials.
http://www.guavafamily.com/product.php
Inflatable crib that is incredibly sturdy and stable. Since it has no large metal or plastic components, it is super lightweight and incredibly compact, it comes in its own backpack, so it's amazingly easy to take with you. Anywhere you go. Made from high-quality phthalate Free, lead Free, and AZO Dye-free non-toxic materials.
Travels with Baby - Worldwide Directory of Baby Gear Rentals
If you'd rather not lug a crib or gear along, then rent one. This website will help you find baby gear rental agencies (a.k.a. baby equipment hire) across the U.S., in Canada, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Mexico. Anything from high chairs to beach toys.
http://www.travelswithbaby.com/planning/baby_gear_rentals.htm
If you'd rather not lug a crib or gear along, then rent one. This website will help you find baby gear rental agencies (a.k.a. baby equipment hire) across the U.S., in Canada, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Mexico. Anything from high chairs to beach toys.
MacLaren Volo Stroller
Simplest yet most durable. Can withstand being gate checked and squashed in a trunk. Has sun shade and is only 8.6 pounds. Best part is the easy and fast to fold 'n go with handy carry strap. No one in the security line will be staring at you as they wait for you to struggle with closing this one up. Removable mesh seat is easy to clean. (6+ months)
http://us.maclarenbaby.com/toddler-buggies/volo?lang=en
Simplest yet most durable. Can withstand being gate checked and squashed in a trunk. Has sun shade and is only 8.6 pounds. Best part is the easy and fast to fold 'n go with handy carry strap. No one in the security line will be staring at you as they wait for you to struggle with closing this one up. Removable mesh seat is easy to clean. (6+ months)
Phil & Ted's Me Too Portable High Chair
This lightweight high chair just clips onto a table. It is a simple no fuss solution that works well when there is no highchair available. Some like it better than the (sometimes unhygienic) restaurant high chairs. Packs flat!
http://philandteds.com/products/feed/metoo-portable-high-chair
This lightweight high chair just clips onto a table. It is a simple no fuss solution that works well when there is no highchair available. Some like it better than the (sometimes unhygienic) restaurant high chairs. Packs flat!
Sherpani Rumba Backcountry Kid Carrier
Has an adjustable, unisex suspension system so that everyone can share the load of toting ever-heavier Junior on your weekend hikes. Even if you forget adjust the torso size before lifting the pack on your back, you to micro-adjust the fit without unloading. I know this picture makes it look a little daunting, but it’s pretty cool.
http://sherpani.com/product.aspx?aD2zyjOm3=1&bO3FscouH=1&GQd0EjaqX=6&pmdoXJC4W=149
Has an adjustable, unisex suspension system so that everyone can share the load of toting ever-heavier Junior on your weekend hikes. Even if you forget adjust the torso size before lifting the pack on your back, you to micro-adjust the fit without unloading. I know this picture makes it look a little daunting, but it’s pretty cool.
Ergo Baby Carrier
All-in-one soft baby carrier, assisting you through all the stages of your baby's growth and moving from front to hip to back position easily. Holds your baby secure to your body so you are HandsFree and is great for getting through airports and also once you get to your destination. Great design that is comfortable for the parent!
http://www.ergobabycarriers.com/babycarriers/category/carrier/
All-in-one soft baby carrier, assisting you through all the stages of your baby's growth and moving from front to hip to back position easily. Holds your baby secure to your body so you are HandsFree and is great for getting through airports and also once you get to your destination. Great design that is comfortable for the parent!
Medela Pump In Style Advanced Backpack
This is the go to breastpump designed for moms who pump several times a day. Convenient, comes in small backpack and is (comparatively) quiet. Sometimes you can even get the motor out and just take that part. I had to pump (unfortunately) in airports a few times, which is so fun. Don’t forget: extra batteries, extra parts, rinse the parts you can immediately if possible, and keep a scarf in your pump bag for emergency public pumping.
http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/breast-pumps/351/pump-in-style-advanced-backpack
This is the go to breastpump designed for moms who pump several times a day. Convenient, comes in small backpack and is (comparatively) quiet. Sometimes you can even get the motor out and just take that part. I had to pump (unfortunately) in airports a few times, which is so fun. Don’t forget: extra batteries, extra parts, rinse the parts you can immediately if possible, and keep a scarf in your pump bag for emergency public pumping.
Hearos Ear Plugs
Can come in handy to offer fellow passengers on the plane when your child is a bit "noisy" and also good to have in the hotel room so that atleast one parent can get a good night sleep.
http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Ear-Plugs-Xtreme-Protection/dp/tags-on-product/B000NP79YM
Can come in handy to offer fellow passengers on the plane when your child is a bit "noisy" and also good to have in the hotel room so that atleast one parent can get a good night sleep.
