Family Vacation Tips

Best Travel Gear For Families With Babies

[fa icon="calendar"] Feb 9, 2016 10:30:00 AM / by Sally Black

Sally Black

Ready, steady, Go....Every parent knows if your ready and prepared, you'll be steady and confident and set to go at a moment's notice.  Sure, travel is different once you have kids but your freedom is certainly not lost.  We've curated a few of our favorite family travel items that will make your next vacation more fun and enjoyable for all.

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FLYEBABY - $39  This baby sling gives parents flying with lapchildren a hand's free flight. It's designed for infants under 25 pounds who cannot yet sit up by themselves.  The sling can also be fitted to a chair making it a perfect on-the-go portable baby seat.

 

Doona Infant Car Seat Stroller - $499  No more gate checking your stroller and schlepping car seats! This magical baby bucket transforms from a car seat to a compact adjustable stroller with the push of a button. It can snap into a base or be strapped into a taxi with a seat belt. Designed for children under 35 pounds.

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Lotus Everywhere Crib - $189 This  portable crib pops out of a backpack and sets up in seconds. It's mesh fabric is breathable, see-thru able and light weight. It's got a side door zipper for toddler fun or parent access. Perfect for a trip to Grandma's house.  Add on the shade cover and mosquito net and it turns into the perfect beach side palapa for baby.

 

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Inflatable Tub - $24  Many hotel rooms and cruise ship cabin bathrooms only have showers.  Some vacay spots have rules against the use of swim diapers.  Tucking one of these in your suitcase means your little one will be cool, clean and having fun no matter what.

Sleepy Sounds  Itunes-   or for android phone  will help your little one fall asleep to music or soothing sounds. It might also help you sleep too if your hotel neighbors are a bit noisy.

Our travel agents at Vacationkids can save your sanity with plenty more travel tips and vacation planning advice for parents with wee ones. Founder Sally Black was a former maternity/pediatric nurse and applies that experience to helping new parents plan a well deserved vacation. So if you need help or need a break, just ask!

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Topics: Baby Vacations

Sally Black

Written by Sally Black

Sally is the Founder of Vacationkids.com Travel Agency and author of the book "Fearless Family Vacations". She is also the Director of Travel Agent Initiatives and Training at The Family Travel Association.

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