Traveling with a baby can be stressful and exhausting. Not exactly the ingredients of a dream vacation! But with careful packing and planning, hitting the road with your little one can actually be fun. With summer vacation season on the horizon, we put together some essentials for traveling with a baby on board.
First up, you’ll obviously need a travel-friendly stroller. The Expedition Premiere Jogger Travel System is a great option that is sleek, stylish, compact, and easy to fold with one hand. This stroller has a lockable front swivel wheel for maneuverability, two cup holders, an MP3 speaker plug-in, and adjustable 5-point safety harness (among many other safety features).
Whatever you may need throughout the day, this jogger has it all, from an extra large storage basket to a child’s tray with a cup holder and snack tray. Keep baby and you happy, whether you’re hitting tourist sites or jogging along the boardwalk!
Another family travel must-have is GoPod ($59.99). This activity seat for your baby is extremely portable and lightweight (it clocks in at 7 lbs), and can keep him or her entertained and happy for hours. The GoPod has a floor pad to keep your baby’s feet clean when you’re hanging out outside, four adjustable heights, a snack and drink holder, and five loops for attaching their favorite toys. It’s ideal for camping, picnicking, watching outdoor games or sports, or just hanging out in the backyard this summer.
Finally, every mom knows that a quality diaper bag is essential, whether you’re traveling the globe or simply running errands with your child. While the word “diaper bag” doesn’t sound too chic, teh collection from Itzy Ritzy lets you travel in style. Each diaper bag features vegan leather accents, premium hardware, and options for either eye-catching patterns or classic neutral colors.
Most importantly, each Itzy Ritzy diaper bag has a ton of pockets (a necessity!) and is comfortable and easy to carry. For example, the Tribe Tote ($170) has a middle zippered pocket divider for two roomy sections and a whopping total of 25 pockets. If you prefer a backpack, the Boss Backpack ($150) has an especially roomy interior and offers super easy access. And the go-anywhere Triple Threat is easy to convert from a tote to a messenger or a backpack to fit your needs any day.