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Tiny Traveler's Toolkit: Packing the Right Baby Gear for Your Trip
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items Embarking on a vacation with your little one? Ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip by packing the right baby gear with our comprehensive guide. From compact strollers to portable cribs, we've curated a list of essential items that will keep your baby c...
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In the car
At home base
Out to eat
Out to play
In the car
In the car essentials for your little one to make the trip smoother for everyone.
My little one absolutely loves this toy! He loves to chew on the strings and enjoys playing with the textures.
LiKee Montessori Toys for Baby 1+ Years Old, Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3, Silicone Baby Teething Strings, Travel Toy for 18+ Months, Gift for Baby Shower Infants Car Seat High Chair (Bright Colors)
We use these to attach toys to other toys, strollers, and the headrest in the car.
HAHA Baby Link-to-Go Connecting Rings Toy Hanging Stroller Car Seat Crib Playmat Attach Toys Infant Newborn Boy Girl Clip On Early Education Learning Travel Accessory Set
I love that this has the controls on the bottom so it can't accidentally be turned off.
Fisher-Price Soothe & Go Succulent Portable Sound Machine with Music for Newborns
This is perfect for night traveling to block the light so little ones can sleep.
RV Door Window Skylight Shade Foil, DIY RV Insulator Sunshield Blackout Reflective Cover Car Sunshade Protector with 16 mm Tape (Silver, 78.7 x 39.3 Inches)
This is great for stashing car toys so you can quickly find a toy without digging.
Striped Coiled Kids' Rope Basket - Pillowfort™
This is one of my little ones favorite books for the car.
Bright Starts Teethe & Read Play Book
Bright colors, multiple textures, and rattle noise, what's not to love?
Sassy Drive & Drool Key
We keep everything all the essentials for our little one in this tote so we don't have to hunt for them. It fits perfectly on the floor behind his seat.
Simply Southern, Utility Tote Bag
We use this cute backpack for daycare and to keep all his food essentials together while we travel.
Baystory 12 Inch Corgi Kids School Cute Mini Backpack Durable Waterproof Multipurpose Ergonomic And Comfort for (blue) (KIDS-BP-01)
I like to prep the day's food for my little one the night before so it's grab-and-go for adventures/travel.
12pk Prep Baby Food Storage Containers, 4 oz Leak-Proof, BPA Free Glass Baby Food Jars for Feeding
At home base
Safe and fun home base plays help everyone have a better trip.
This self-inflating mattress is perfect to give your little one a soft place to play that is easy to clean.
Hoybell Hexagon Playpen Mat, Compatible with POP N GO Baby Playpen, 59 inch Self Inflating Mattress Pad, Baby Play Mat, Portable and Comfortable Play Yard Mat with Carry Case - Dark Grey
I love knowing that my little one has a safe place to play no matter where we are. It folds up so small so it doesn't take up much space.
POP 'N GO Premium Outdoor and Indoor Baby Playpen - Portable, Lightweight, Pop Up Pack and Play Toddler Play Yard w/Canopy and Travel Bag - Orange
Having a place for easy diaper changes is a must!
Munchkin® Secure Grip™ Contoured Baby Diaper Changing Pad for Dresser, Waterproof, 16" x 31"
The wipeable center is a game-changer! Less laundry means more time for fun.
Wipeable Changing Pad Cover - Gray Arrows - Cloud Island™
This pack-and-play is perfect for all ages. Having a safe place for our little one to sleep helps us all sleep better.
Graco Pack 'n Play Close2Baby Bassinet Playard Features Portable Bassinet Diaper Changer and More, Derby
This is so nice to have for sharing rooms. We can give our little one a dark sleeping space any time of the day.
Hiaksedt Pack N Play Blackout Cover, Crib Canopy Cover for Pack and Play, Breathable Blackout Tent for Travel Crib, Portable Stretchy Netting Cover for Indoor Outdoor Travel Playard
This is another great way to help your little one have a dark sleeping space.
Slumber Tent for Pack N Play, Baby Sleep Pod Pack and Play Blackout Cover, Portable Privacy Pod
You never know when traveling what the light will be like so we like to pack these black-out curtains for the best sleep.
DREAM ART Anywhere Portable Blackout Curtain/Adjustable Blackout Shades/Temporary Blackout Blinds Suction Cups Nursery,Children Kids Bedroom Travel Use,Black,1 Pc W52Xl72Inch(132X183Cm)
Sound machines are life savers for us. This one has a built-in light so you don't have to pack both.
Yogasleep Baby Soother White Noise Sleep Sound Machine with Voice Recorder and Night Light
I love this dimmable light for late-night feeding or to not wake my husband up when my little one and I wake up.
HAPPYBAG Kids Night Light,Cute Soft Silicone Dog Lamp Dimmable Nursery Portable Puppy Kawaii Lamps,Bedside Lamp for Baby and Toddler,Boy Girls Gift
Out to eat
Eating out with littles can be stressful but it doesn't have to be.
I love this travel-height chair! It folds up so small and allows you to feed your little one anywhere.
Summer Infant Pop 'N Sit Portable Infant Booster Seat
This portable height chair is perfect for restaurants so your little one isn't in the busy walkways or has no where to sit.
JINSIJU Portable Baby Desk Chair Fold-able Children's Travel High Chair with Mesh Backrest for Dining Table
I love these for packing home dirty meal essentials so your diaper bag doesn't get messy.
Dishwasher Safe Reusable Gallon Freezer Bags-7 Pack, Reusable Silicone Storage Bags BPA Free, Extra Thick Leakproof & Plastic Free Bags For Meat Fruit Vegetables
This awesome placemat is perfect for containing the mess at meal time and you can attach utensils and toys so they don't hit the floor.
BUSY BABY Silicone Placemat - Built-in Suction Cups - 4 Toy Tethers for Babies Toddlers and Kids - Food Grade Silicone - 8.5 x 11 in - Comes with Travel Sleeve - Dishwasher Safe - Blue
These work perfectly with the placemat so you don't have to keep picking up dropped utensils.
BUSY BABY Eating Utensils for Babies & Toddlers | Fork, Spoon, & Knife | Food-Grade Silicone & Tritan Plastic | Dishwasher Safe, BPA Free (Spearmint)
Cut down on the spills with these awesome cup covers and straws.
Boon SNUG Straw Lids, Assorted Colors (Pack of 3), Green
We love easy-to-clean bibs for cleaner meals.
Little Treasure Baby Boy Silicone Bibs 2pk, But First Milk, One Size
Keeping your littles busy and happy is the key to easy eating out.
Sassy Teethe & Twirl Sensation Station 2-in-1 Suction Cup High Chair Toy | Developmental Tray Toy for Early Learning | for Ages 6 Months and Up
We love wood toys and this bead maze keeps my little one busy for a long time.
Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze - Wooden Educational Toy for Floor, High Chair, or Table - Infant Maze Toy, Bead Maze Toys For Toddlers And Babies 4.2 x 7 x 8.6 inches ; 1.3 pounds
I'm able about reusable but sometimes a disposable bib saves me from trying to pack home a dirty bib.
KinderSense Disposable Baby Bibs 60 per Pack, Absorbent and Leakproof, Travel Bibs for Boys & Girls
Out to play
Fun in the sun made easy!
We love a beach vacation and this wagon helps us pack all our essentials in one trip.
Navatiee Collapsible Folding Wagon, Beach Wagon Cart Heavy Duty Foldable with Big Wheels, Utility Grocery Wagon with Side Pocket and Brakes for Camping Garden Sports, T1
This is the best umbrella for the most shade.
Sport-Brella Premiere XL Umbrella | Academy
This easy-to-set-up tent provides not only shade but rain cover for those sudden rain showers.
Ozark Trail Sun Shelter Beach Tent, 8' x 6' with UV Protectant Coating
This is the best easy up! It comes with mesh walls to help keep the bugs out for littles and food.
Outsunny 10' x 10' Pop Up Canopy Tent with Breathable Mesh Sidewalls, Easy Height Adjustable, Easy Transport Carrying Bag for Backyard Garden Patio
I love this baby powder for helping keep little ones dry and easily remove sand.
Hello Bello Organic Baby Powder, Talc-Free, 6 oz
This is the best baby sunscreen!
Babo Botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 with 100% Zinc Oxide Active Water-Resistant - 6
This sunscreen stick is so much easier to protect our little one's face.
Babo Botanicals Baby Face Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 – with 70+% Organic Ingredients & Zinc Active – Water-Resistant, Reef-Friendly & Fragrance-Free – 0.6 oz., 1-Pack
This towel is perfect for the beach, pool, or bath time!
Maleroads Soft Cotton Baby Bath Towel Beach Towel Bathrobe for Kids 0-8 years
This personal fan is the best! This comes with a battery, charger, fan, and carrying bag. What a deal!
Ryobi 18-Volt Personal Battery Powered Adjustable Tilt Clip Fan Kit with 4.0 Ah Battery, Charger and Bag Kit
These adorable sand toys with a carrying bag is the best!
MarcZero 11Pcs Silicone Beach Toys,Modern Baby Beach Toys,Travel Friendly Beach Set,Eco Friendly Toy,Silicone Bucket, Shovel, 8 Sand Molds, Beach Bag,Silicone Sand Toys for Toddlers, Kids (Gray)