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BRB, adding the portable blackout curtains to my own packing list.

Promising review: "10/10 recommend this for baby ear protection! We took our baby on his first flight at 4.5 months, and he slept the entire four-hour flight!! I'm thoroughly convinced it is because of the noise-canceling ability of this product. The only downside is they do look a little ridiculous (in an absolutely hilarious and 'Omg, I want to squish those baby cheeks' kind of way). Everyone on the plane said our kid looked like a little linebacker, but they were all so impressed that he didn't cry once or even wake up during takeoff or landing! If you're a new parent or a seasoned parent traveling with a little one, do yourself a favor and buy these!" —Mandy

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "These are great! I got so tired of trying to clean off restaurant tables and high chair tops. I was bringing along a reusable silicone placemat, but it didn't always stay in place. These are easy to apply — tear off the two strips and adhere directly to the table surface. The strips are sticky — be careful, or they will stick to themselves as you place them down. It stays stuck to the table and easily comes off when you are ready to go. I also use these for airplane travel — put on the seat tray that we know isn't clean!" —S

Get them from Amazon for $17.39 for a pack of 60.

Promising review: "Got these for our first trip with my 10-month-old. They held all his stuff and made it quick and easy for him to access it! After we returned from the trip, I kept one in his bag for extra clothes, one in the car with a quick kit of everything I might need, and used the smaller one as a medicine kit. Plus, the pattern is super cute!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.49+ (available in nine colors/patterns)

These are my family's go-to bandages because they *actually* stick and the tins are so convenient to throw in bags and car gloveboxes. 

Promising review: "This is such a cute and compact first aid kit. There are a TON of bandages inside. The styles are great, something for even the pickiest kids (like mine), haha. Great quality bandages; they stay on well, they are flexible, and just so darn cute. It also includes lots of other great things to have when you are traveling, like ibuprofen, ointment, alcohol, and cleansing wipes." —Bunny2012

B.box is an Australian brand (tell your kids Bluey says hi!) with a whole line of durable, easily washable kids' utensils.

Promising review: "These came in very handy for my toddler's daycare snacks. They asked for two snacks a day, which meant having a single lunch box would get messy, and the food would get soggy. I bought two of these, and so far, I have had no complaints. Great for travel snacks as well!" —C. Castro

Get it from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in 13 colors and packs of two).

Promising review: "I got this for a trip because I use the normal Boppy all the time to nurse. This has saved my life! It’s the perfect height, super compact, easy to use, and I can take it with me everywhere I go with my baby. We go to church and friends' houses all the time, so I’m often nursing her when not at home, and this has been amazing. I love it, and it was the best baby item I have purchased." —Becca

Tushbaby is a woman-owned small business that also donates its products to hospitals across the United States. We love to see it!

P.S. If you want more wiggle room in your TushBaby, they sell an extender that gives you up to 71 inches of space!

Promising review: "I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Tushbaby!! It makes it easy to go anywhere with the kiddo and not have to take out the big stroller. I bought this to travel and make it easy to get through the airport, and it did just that! My daughter was comfortable on it the whole eight-hour day. The storage on the sides, the front, and under the seat is so wonderful for keeping all her favorite snacks, bottles, toys, diapers, and wipes right on you without having to put her down to access them. The pocket on the side holds my phone and cards, so I don't have to bring a purse with me. I cannot say enough amazing things about this product. If you are thinking about it, don't hesitate, just do it. You will be glad you made this purchase!! Four of my mom-friends have bought this after trying mine. :)" —Ashley Whiting

Get it from Amazon for $61.19+ (available in six colors/styles).

Promising review: "This product is a baby/toddler must-have and one of my absolute favorites! Save money by using the reusable pouch instead of buying from the store. I’ve put from baby purée, yogurt, and applesauce to smoothies and baby cereal in these! Very easy to clean! Baby is not able to squeeze them everywhere like the store-bought pouches. My son loooovvvesss pouches, and this is so easy to pre-fill, store in the fridge, and take on the go! Thank you for this product!!!!!!" —Amazon Customer

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $21.24 (available in four colors and in packs of four).

Promising review: "These are wonderful. I only wish I had bought them sooner and saved myself the frustration of having to take apart the car seat more than necessary. These hold up in the washing machine and come clean easily. They are pretty absorbent and soft." —Alison R. 

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two styles, two colors, and packs of two). 

Saw one of my mom friends with it and INSTANTLY added it to my cart as a gift to myself. She uses it for note-taking at work *and* for keeping track of all her kiddos' various things. As someone who loves tactile moments, I'm thrilled to have something that is the perfect marriage of analog *and* digital in my back pocket... literally! The Pro Move can fit in most pants pockets. 💁‍♀️

Promising reviews: "I’m seriously loving my reMarkable! I’ve tried using my iPad for notes and to-do lists before, but writing on glass just never felt right, and I always ended up back with paper. The reMarkable actually feels like real paper, and the different writing tips — pencil, ballpoint, marker — all feel surprisingly realistic. The battery life is amazing too; I’ve been using it for multiple days without charging it, and it hasn't died on me. The biggest difference is how distraction-free it is — no pop-up notifications or apps stealing my attention every two seconds. I can just focus on my thoughts, journaling, or planning without anything pulling me away, which is such a relief compared to the chaos on my iPad. I’ve always wanted one of these, and I’m really glad I finally got it!" —Andril

"I own every reMarkable product, and this little one is by far the best. It is with me all day, and my others remain on my desk where I use them at the end of the day to review my notes. Out of all my reMarkables, this one has the closest feel to paper than the others, hands down. I love them all, but this one is in my pocket all day!" —James P.

Get it from Amazon for $499+ (available in a folio bundle and in the larger reMarkable 2 and pro options).

Promising review: "This is the perfect game for traveling! It's so much fun and so compact that it hardly takes up any space. This got us through a pretty hefty airport delay this spring. My daughter even uses it in the car on longer drives, although occasionally, if the road is bumpy, it doesn't end well when the pyramid topples over. We have started ordering this regularly as birthday gifts for friends. It's simple, well thought out, and caters to different skill levels (super easy to super hard). My daughter is eight, and she can do most of the pyramid puzzles on her own now, but she still enjoys playing with the puzzle, so I would definitely recommend this!" —Ali Shea

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available as a set of two).

Promising review: "My husband and I absolutely adore this machine! It boasts an incredible battery life and offers a wide range of sound options. Additionally, it includes lightning options as well. The machine also features a night light with dimming, flashing, red light, and pulsating red light. Our baby particularly enjoys the flashing red heartbeat light. This is the ideal sound machine for travel. Simply charge it up and attach it to anything, such as a stroller, backpack, or crib. The most remarkable feature is the ability to record your own voice to soothe your little one. It serves as a comforting reminder that we’re always there for them." —CocoaLatina

Promising review: "I travel often with my best friend and two kids. We use this every night we spend in a hotel, and it works amazingly. It stays charged for 3–4 nights, but we use it with a travel strip, and we’ve never had a problem. It’s so small, but it has powerful sounds that greatly improve my sleep in the hotels." —Fritzy

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in 12 colors, with or without a night light, in multi-packs, and bundles that include a travel case). 

So you never have to choose between whether you should bring the baby's snacks or your water bottle EVER AGAIN.

Promising reviews: "I needed a backpack diaper bag for an upcoming trip with the baby. My main diaper bag doesn’t convert and can be quite bulky. When I got it, I thought it was small. But the reviews were so good, I decided to give it a try. It surprisingly fit everything we needed for the airplane and subsequent car trips. I was very pleasantly surprised. It’s very light. It’s durable. It’s chic. Well worth the money." —Magdalena P.

"I love this bag so much! It looks so chic and so functional! It has room for everything. I brought it on a 10-hour plane ride with my baby, and it fit everything!" —Jennifer S.

Get it in beige from Happ for $198 (also available in black, dusty rose, and ash blue).

Promising reviews: "My 2- and 3-year-olds both loved this, and both were able to use it independently on a long car trip. It provided hours of entertainment — way more than I expected. Well worth the price!" —Oh Em Bee

"So nice to have for on-the-go, car rides, or even on the airplane. We have taken this everywhere. No mess and easy for the child to stay entertained." —Emily

Promising review: "I can’t be happier with this toy. I bought it for my kids so they can use it during flights. Our flight was four hours long, and this thing saved me! My kids played with it the whole time! She made flowers, a sun, a self-portrait, a rainbow, glasses, a necklace, and so many more! It is light and sticks to any surface, and best of all, it doesn’t make a MESS! I’m gonna buy some more so she can play with them at home! 😍" —Chad McClintock

I actually bought this one in person at a bookstore after touching it ONCE. It's the perfect amount of malleable, and I love the texture way more than any of the pops-as-soon-as-you-buy-it brands that everyone went gaga for last year. Anyway, I have more of them on order because my son and I *actually* argue over these. Oops.

Highly rec giving this whole new fidget line a try! (Especially the magnetic putty!)

Promising reviews: "I am giddy about this stress ball. It has the most satisfying memory foam style squeeze and is just the right weight and size. It started to get sticky from overuse, and I just followed the instructions to clean it and dust with cornstarch, and voila! Back to new condition. Bought these as stocking stuffers and am telling everyone about them. I don't normally leave reviews, but I can't stop recommending this lil' guy!" —Marley F

"These are BY FAR the best stress ball brand on the market. Not sticky or smelly — just cool!" —Shiloh T

Get a pack of three from Speks for $21.95 (available individually and in sets of three or six, multiple colors, and in three sizes).

Promising reviews: "Bought for two strong-willed, rambunctious, and competitive grandsons, ages two and four, for a drive from Oregon to San Francisco, California. Made a huge difference, and they were so excited that each had their own, so they didn't have to compete. It kept them busy for long stretches with breaks here and there. Saved the day and the trip!" —Vidds

"More like a back saver! This tray was awesome for our toddler on our cross-country road trip. They had everything they needed right at hand. I didn’t have to keep turning around to reach for toys that had fallen. The best thing is I can see us using this for years to come." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in 10 colors/patterns and a set of two).

Psst — this comes with dishwasher-safe stickers so your kiddo can decorate their snack spinner and get hyped for their trip! 

Promising review: "This thing is SUPER handy for plane and car travel with kids. We took one of these on a four-hour flight to California, and it kept my 1- and 4-year-olds enthralled for several minutes. My only regret is that I didn't have a second one so that each kid could have their own. They couldn't stop fighting over one. Highly recommend. I will be taking one or two on all future trips with the kids." —rwspoon

Get it from Amazon for $29.95+ (available in two styles, two sizes, and five colors).

Throw some pacifier wipes in your bag, too, for a quick swipe before popping them in your new sanitizer!

Promising review: "If you travel, attend sporting events, or go to any type of event with a baby, this is definitely for you and your little one! If the pacifier falls on the ground, place it in this mobile cleaner, give it about 25 seconds, and then give the pacifier back to the baby!" —Uncle Fester

Be sure to check out all the fun prints available for the pillowcase, which, by the way, is one of those nice ones with a little pocket to keep the pillow from sliding out, no matter how high-energy the kid's antics may be!

Promising review: "This pillow is the best! Our daughter instantly melted when she got a pillow her own size. It’s soft, comfortable, and easy to throw into bags for travel. We bring it on all of our trips!" —Jody

Get it from Amazon for $23.96 (available in a variety of styles and colors).

Because the tin isn't joking when it says for ages 3–99, let me tell ya.

Promising review: "Quality is exactly what I expected for Magna-Tiles! I wanted to get an engaging toy for restaurants and travel, and since we have a massive Magna-Tile collection at home, I knew this would keep my toddlers entertained. I grabbed one for each toddler and love them!" —Taylor Hayes

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three styles).

Promising review: "This Honest Company hand sanitizer is a lifesaver for my kids and me! I keep a bottle in my purse, the car, and every backpack. It’s gentle on little hands (no dryness or irritation), and the light scent is actually pleasant — not overpowering like some other brands.

"My kids actually like using it, which says a lot. After park visits, snack breaks, grocery runs — you name it — it’s our go-to. The spray makes it super easy and mess-free, even when we’re on the move.

"As a mom, I love knowing it’s effective, but safe for everyday use. Definitely one of those small essentials that makes a big difference." —Hailey

Get it from Amazon for $3.99 (available in two scents and an unscented option).

Promising reviews: "Love everything in this bundle and love that it is travel size to take on vacation with us." —Nicole M. 

"The products are awesome and the perfect size to just throw in a weekend bag and leave there for when you travel. The kit is in really great condition, too. Love this!" —Caitlyn G.

Promising review: "My kids need the room to be pretty dark to sleep. I didn’t have much faith in this, but needed to try something. These are AMAZING!! Absolutely worth every penny. Instantly darker and help keep the room at a comfortable temperature." —Julie T

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five designs and packs of two).

Promising review: "This trike stroller is so very practical and fun for my grandson and now my granddaughter! It is built very well and folds up so compactly that it can be taken easily into a restaurant or for travel. It is pricey, but it replaces three different items: a tricycle, a stroller, and a pushcart. It was such a great purchase for my grandson that I bought one for my granddaughter!!" —Ghostrider 68

Get it from Amazon for $300+ (available in three styles and seven colors).

Promising review: "We bought this for a road trip with our little one, who is still rear-facing — it was perfect! We knew the seat was warm from just driving around town and wanted to make sure it was comfortable for a long drive. It kept it cool, isn’t loud, and love that we could plug it in vs. only the battery. We use it regularly in town now, too." —K Maddock

Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in six colors).

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