When it comes time to plug him in, try FunkyFonic headphones. Available in toddler-pleasing colors and patterns, they fit comfortably over little ears.
Available at modernlola.com, $28.
You’ve barely left the garage and they’re already complaining of traffic tush. Beat the bottom blues with Clek’s booster seat, Oobr. You’ll fall for the streamlined design; kids will love the comfy seat and adjustable neck rest.
Available at shop.clekinc.com, $200-$325.
Keep your co-pilot busy on his airline adventure with a Hello Hanna sticker book. The die-cut, accordion-like pages come with reusable stickers that help him build (and rebuild) a story.
Available at hellohanna.com, $11 each.
Nothing stinks more than coming up a diaper short on a cross-country flight. DiaperBuds’s vacuum-sealed nappy is sucked in, shrunk down, and individually wrapped to take up less space and ward off sippy leaks and bottle spills.
Available at diaperbuds.com, $6 for multipack bag.
Once you’ve touched down, toddlers sleep safely through the night in an inflatable bed with bumper guards from The Shrunks — guaranteeing that at least someone in your brood will rest easy.
Available at theshrunks.com, $79.
Nature’s calling? Find the closest toilet with Sit or Squat. There’s an app for BlackBerry and iPhone, or simply text “sitorsquat” to DOTCOM for directions to the nearest bathroom.
Available at sitorsquat.com.
For kids 22 pounds and up, use the only FAA-approved child aviation restraint, CARES. It weighs nothing and folds up into a sack you can toss in your carry-on.
Available at kidsflysafe.com, $75.
After figuring out how to transport diapers, books, toys, snacks, and assorted car seats, you have no time to plan the actual getaway. Before you get all tripped out, visit Trekaroo. The new online community focusing on traveling with kiddos is filled with kid-friendly activities, hotels, tips, and reviews for spots across the country.
Available at trekaroo.com.
Plum Organics’s new twist-on spoon by Boon attaches to Plum Organics Stage 1 and 2 baby food pouches, allowing you to feed your hungry monkey whenever, wherever.
Available at booninc.com, $4.
Let Babies Travel Lite do the packing and lugging for you. The online service will ship anything his little heart desires (or sensitive tush needs) to destinations nationwide. Need Huggies in Honolulu? No problem. Cheerios in Chattanooga? You got it.
Available online at babiestravellite.com.
The latest gear for families on the move, Go Crib takes the hassle and heft out of travel cribs. Using the same inflation technology that gives kiteboards their lightweight yet solid frame, the crib inflates in a flash (the pump has a built-in pressure gauge to tell you when it’s full). To deflate, just release the valves and smoosh it down.
Available at guavafamily.com, $250.
The website 3floz.com specializes in beauty products available in TSA-approved sizes. The go-to for in-the-know travelers now has kids’ goods, too. Everything from gentle body wash to a mineral-based sunscreen is available in a size that meets airport security standards — and yours.
Available at 3floz.com, $3-$26.
Public bathrooms freak you out. But when you’re traveling and your toddler needs to go real bad (we mean reeeeeeal bad, Mom), they’re hard to avoid. Unless you’ve brought along My Pee Pee Bottle, a twenty-ounce, seven-inch-tall pink or blue polycarbonate bottle with a leak- and odor-proof cap (yes, you read that right).
Available at mypeepeebottle.com, $10-$20.
At least now there’s one less thing to worry about: cleaning and sterilizing the bottles. Steri-Bottle is a single-use plastic baby bottle that’s ready to go right out of the box — no washing or boiling required.
Available at babiesrus.com, $7-$13.
Save that DVD until you really need it and try old-school travel bingo. It has four pads, so the whole fam can play.
Available at geniusbabies.com, $10.
If crayons and goldfish keep dropping off the map, add Snack & Play travel trays to their seats. Convenient mesh bags and sturdy rims keep toys and snacks within reach.
Available at buybabybuy.com, $20. To see styles, go to starkidsproducts.com.
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