What You Need When Travelling With Kids

Don't be afraid. We have a savvy list of what you need when travelling with kids. It will take the parent tantrum out of family travel.

Enjoying a break from entertaining your toddler on a flight is normal. Feeling comfortable when their neck droops and contorts while sleeping is not. Carry on a cute neck rest and you'll both get some ‘rest' enroute.

There are no guarantees in life. Except that wherever you go, laundry will follow—particularly if you are travelling with a newborn or an active toddler. (Is there any other kind?) Pack a portable ‘sink' that will allow you to soak items that are soiled—anytime, anywhere.

He's a standup guy, which is why your little guy, or girl, can be trusted for a turn with the iPad as an in-flight activity. The iGuy stands up securely, so nothing gets shattered—including your nerves.

Like VHS tapes and travel agents, the standalone plug-in bottle warmer receptacle will soon be obsolete. Keep liquids lukewarm—or warmer—whenever you need to with Yoomi's portable bottle warmer.

You already have a diaper bag—but is it made by uber-stylish Storksak? And does it come with an insulated bottle warmer and change pad making it perfect for travelling? Your spouse may see it differently but this just made our ‘mandatory must-have' list for travelling with kids.

Parenting experts tell us that eventually we need to let our kids go. This philosophy is best not applied to your 3 year old in the middle of Orlando International Airport. Give them something they'll want to hold onto—and it'll help keep them close.

Need a hand? Of course you do—you're a mom, which means you're carrying at least three or more of the following, simultaneously: a child, a stroller, a car seat, a toy, a coat, an electronic device, a purse, a diaper bag, a ticket, a credit card, an itinerary, a sweater, a pair of shoes, a balloon, etc. These wipes attach to anything and open with the press of a button. Trust us, you can handle it.

Trying to control the volume with kids can be nearly impossible, but technology remains one step ahead of parents again, with volume limiting headphones that allow kids to control the sound, up to a limit. If only we could do the same from time to time.

You know from experience that no two babies are alike. The same goes for seats. Which is why this fabric highchair is our constant travel companion for kids who are able to securely sit upright (approx. from 8 months to 2½ years).

Leave emptying the contents of your purse to the professionals (airport screeners and toddlers). No need to search desperately through your bag for the bib, spoon and washcloth, come mealtime—they all come packed together in Bibagago's hidden pocket.

No matter what your brand of bottles, or breast pump, they all need to be sterilized, which can be challenging in certain ports of call. Keep microwaveable bags on hand (for example, Dr. Brown's) to keep things clean in any country.

A versatile utensil that utilizes the principal of minimal equipment to handily feed your ravenous child on the go—the Boon Squirt keeps things simple.

Wave goodbye to motion sickness with Sea-Band's drug-free nausea-relief wearing option. Created with the concept of acupuncture pressure in mind, a plastic stud pushes gently again a point in the wrist to mitigate kids' (and adults') motion malady.

If you're debating the necessity of bringing car seats because of the aggravation associated with shipping them, it's time for a priority check—and perhaps the purchase of gogo Kidz Travelmate. It turns the seat into a stroller until it ships out on the cargo conveyor belt.

Since they make a fortune off realigning you after a road trip, your chiropractor won't appreciate this suggestion. A portable activity seat will significantly lessen the amount of time you're wrenching around to pick up dropped food and crayons that rolled behind the seat.

This kind of elephant we're happy to acknowledge in any room. Boon's multi-snack compartment will keep them busy during travel, eating a variety of snacks sealed into one container.

Your baby is perfect. The KidCo Go Pod comes pretty darn close. Highly portable, adjustable (yet secure), designed with sanitary (a floor mat) and usability (loops to hold their favourite toys in place) needs in mind. This was most definitely invented by a mother.