This is the complete list of travel gear we ACTUALLY use to take domestic and international trips with babies, toddlers, and kids!
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Tried and True Luggage
Baby/Toddler Travel Gear
Travel Activities for Kids
What to Wear
Long-Haul Flight Must Haves
International travel necessities
Tried and True Luggage
best suitcases!
Away: Built for modern travel
Perfect for hands free travel with kids!
Allpa 28L Travel Pack - Cotopaxi
This is another hands free way to pack for big trips with kids
Osprey Fairview backpack- carry on friendly!
Packing cubes are a must!
Packing Cubes & Organizers | Away
We have had this one for YEARS and it still looks brand new. Highly recommend!
The Weekender | Away
I'm low key obsessed with these. They double as our diaper bag and day pack for trips!
Backpacks and bags from Fjällräven
I use this thing on every trip! Avoid extra fees for overweight luggage with this scale.
Luggage Scale for Travel
These are my fav for cosmetic products! No more leaky, bulky bottles.
Leakproof and Magnetic Travel Containers
Drop one in each bag, especially if you're checking one!
Apple AirTag 4 Pack
Make sure these are secured INSIDE your luggage.
Airtag Holder
we pack everything for the whole family in these!
BAGSMART: Toiletry Bags
Baby/Toddler Travel Gear
After taking 3 international trips with 2 kids under 5, we learned a ton about what to bring and what to leave at home. These are our favorites that we use!
Our favorite travel stroller! Folds easily and is lightweight. Can be converted to hold a car seat for smaller kids and has an optional rain cover.
Bēbee V2 Lightweight Stroller - Bombi
This is our favorite travel crib! It compresses into a backpack, is lightweight, and is easy to assemble.
Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib
Foldable, tsa approved car seat
Pico™ Portable Car Seat - WAYB
Must have for any trip!
Kid's Collection - Hydro Flask
Another great option for a travel stroller! We love ours.
city mini® GT2 stroller - Baby Jogger
Best car seat for small kids! Can be attached to the Bombi stroller and is lightweight.
Explore Baby Car Seats | Shop Now - Graco
A must have when traveling with travel size kids. This one can be used for kids up to 45 lbs
Explore Front Facing Baby Carrier | Baby Tula US
We always travel with this!
Stroller Rain Cover (Compatible with 2022/2023 model) - Bombi
Perfect, compact stroller accessory to convert the Bombi travel stroller into a travel system!
Stroller Car Seat Adapter Straps (Compatible with 2022/2023 model)
This is one of my best travel hacks..fill this with diapers to save space in your luggage if you're checking a car seat!
Gate Check Bag
This is the seat we bring! It's TSA approved and lightweight.
Cosco Car Seat
This is a must for traveling with a car seat!
Car Seat Belt Strap for Suitcase Carry-on
We have used this all over the world! It’s so much easier to travel with than a traditional car seat.
RideSafer Small Black Portable Car Seat
Not sure where to start when traveling with kids? Start here!
International Travel with Kids: The Essential Guide - Wayfaring Four
Travel Activities for Kids
These are our favorite items to travel with for kids. Toddlers have shorter attention spans, so I always bring a variety of things for them to do. Pro tip: get them right before the trip and pull them out for the first time on the plane! They'll be o...
We opt for refurbished ipads for the kids when we travel!
Apple iPad 9.7in (2018) Wi-Fi 32GB - Renewed
Another good option for kids to play games and watch movies on long trips
Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet (newest model) ages 3-7.
a must for a kids tablet!
Kids Shockproof Case for iPad 10.2 (9th/8th/7th)
My kids love these! They're more comfortable for long trips or for wearing in a car seat. They come in tons of cute styles.
Toddler Headphones
A great mess free activity for toddlers in the plane or car!
Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Reveal Pad Set
Great travel journal, we just got a couple for our next trip!
The Ultimate Travel Journal for Kids
Another mess-free activity for the plane!
Wikki Stix Travel Pack - 24 Neon & Primary
What to Wear
Choosing what to wear on a long haul flight is something that I think about way too much! Finding an outfit that’s comfortable, practical and cute is important.
Can't go wrong with white leather sneakers for a trip!
Shop Women's Italian Sneakers - M.Gemi
The best jacket for travel, super lightweight and can handle a little rain.
Lululemon Jacket
Most comfortable travel set!
Air Essentials- Best Travel Set
Another fav for travel
Beyond Yoga
Long-Haul Flight Must Haves
These are so essential and they smell amazing!
Hand Sanitizer Wipes & Individually Wrapped Packets - EO Products
Sleep when you can on your flight with these!
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Sleep Masks
I swear by these.. they help prevent puffiness and more on long flights!
Compression Socks
Not sure how I lived without these! The noise cancelling alone is really handy.
Apple Airpods
This is handy for the flight and the trip
Portable Charger
If you bring your Ipad, be sure to download some movies and books before you go!
Ipad Pro
this doubles as a case and makes working on the go super easy
Ipad Keyboard
I just got these and I’m obsessed!
Loop Earplugs
International travel necessities
A necessity for international travel!
EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter with USB-C
If you plan on using a hair dryer or straightener in Europe, you need to bring this! The outlets there won't accommodate the voltage they use.
