How to easily travel with kids

Every parent is familiar with the mental gymnastics and packing prep that goes into a family holiday. Once you’re at your dream destination, it is more or less a breeze, but it’s the getting there part that can be a challenge to navigate. To alleviate some of the stress, our buyer Erin Hook has compiled her must-have essentials for any mini jet setter.

###### **Bebecar** The Piuma pushchair from Bebecar is very light and compact. It has the appropriate measurements for hand luggage on aeroplanes. When the pushchair is closed, it can be transported with one hand as it only weighs 5.7kg.

**Bugaboo** The Bugaboo Butterfly is the one-second fold city stroller for travels near and far. It is the newest launch from Bugaboo and is perfect for families who love to be on the go. It is available in three colourways with green being my personal favourite.

###### **Ergobaby** Whether you have a pre-walker or toddler who enjoys cuddles more than getting their steps up, Ergobaby Carrier is a saviour for your tired arms and back. It is the ultimate in comfort and ergonomics, allowing you to carry your baby from those early days to toddler. We love the Omni mesh design.

###### **Joolz** Joolz Aer is ideal for those brisk walks around the new city, seeing the sites, or just enjoying some fresh sea air. It’s compact, lightweight and super easy to fold and unfold. It’s ergonomic which makes the Joolz Aer unique and comfortable. The Taupe colourway is gorgeous and is one of the trendiest hues today. This travel buggy folds easily with a carrycot attached for effortless travel and storage with a small baby.

###### **Silver Cross CLIC** Suitable from newborn to toddler (up to 22kg), the Silver Cross CLIC features a simple, one-second fold, built-in shoulder strap and one-hand reclinable seat. Clic is perfect for parents and babies as it provides the ease that you need as well as plenty of style points.

###### **aden & anais** Breathable, versatile and soft as a mother’s touch, the aden + anais classic muslin swaddle ensures baby’s ultimate comfort wherever you are. It can be used as a blanket, burp cloth, nursing cover and more and the fabric retains its softness wash after wash. I love using the swaddles as picnic blankets or as travel blankets. The prints are also lovely.

###### **Babyzen YoYo** Looking around the airport, it won’t surprise you to see numerous versions of the famed Babyzen YoYo. The YOYO² stroller folds and unfolds in seconds and can be worn over the shoulder making it one of the most flexible pushchairs around. Catch the tube, get on a bus, jump in a taxi or fly to the other side of the world with ease. This buggy fits in the overhead cabins so you are never without a buggy when travelling, and we all know how tired those little legs can get when you’re out and about exploring a new destination. This was my hero product for my daughter (and I had tried 5 prams previously).

###### **Jem & Bea** Perfect stylish accessories that both parents can enjoy wearing. The Jaimie eco backpack is crafted in recycled nylon made from 24 half-litre plastic bottles, previously destined for landfills. The Jamie Eco in grey offers a sustainable twist on our best-selling backpack.

###### **My Carry Potty** My Carry Potty has slip-resistant rubber feet to keep it still on any surface and features a moulded seat so your little one feels comfortable. To encourage your toddler to carry on potty training when they're out and about. We love the Dino potty and matching training pants - who doesn’t love dinosaurs?

###### **Moby** The versatile MOBY Wrap offers multiple carrying positions as the baby grows, plus one-size-fits-all comfort for parents – making it the perfect carrier to encourage bonding throughout the baby’s developmental stages. Give the wrap some fierce attitude by opting for a leopard print finish.

###### **Tiny Love** Every Tiny Love toy or product is created with the 7 Developmental Wonders in mind. This is a comprehensive set of guidelines for various baby development milestones and a tool to help parents grow with their babies The black and white pack and go mobile are my favourites.

###### **Doona** The Doona Car Seat is the only car seat in the world with integrated wheels. Designed with safety and simplicity at its core, it makes everyday parenting is little simpler and safer. From car seat to stroller in seconds, it is ideal from birth until your child is about 13kg. Opt for the Royal blue colour, a classic hue that never dates.

###### **Skip Hop** Teething can be a challenging time, especially if you’re on holiday. A soft toy and teether toy filled with textures, patterns and sounds can be a life saver. Little hands stay active as the baby explores rattles, and crinkles which is ideal for multi-sensory play. We love the Bandana Fox as parents can wear it on their wrists for easy access.