BabyBjorn Travel Crib

The BabyBjorn Travel Bed for babies and toddlers is lightweight, easy to set up, and a bit larger than a Pack and Play (meaning that you will get longer use). It would be a good fit for a family that needs an extra baby cot at home and also wants something lightweight enough to travel with.

Check ahead though, most hotels will provide a crib at no fee, and baby rental gear companies will deliver a crib in most large cities. You might not need to go to the added difficulty and expense of bringing a portable crib with you when you travel.

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Carabiner Clips

Hang a few carabiner clips off of the outside of your carry-on bag. They always seem to come in handy for attaching last minute items.

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Diaper Disposal Sacks

Whether you are out and about or in your hotel room, you'll want to have a few plastic bags so that you can individually wrap and throw away dirty diapers (there's no diaper genie in the hotel room!). I find these rolled sacks easiest and most space efficient to carry.

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Little Noses Saline Drops

A stuffy nose can make it difficult for baby to nurse and make the effects of air pressure on a baby's ears worse. A few drops of saline solution or breastmilk in her nose often helps our kids. (I have also read claims that saline can help reduce the risk of getting sick on a flight, but I'm not a medical professional). We've used this pre-made saline solution, or you can bring along your own small plastic feeding syringe and saline. Be gentle, even three or four drops can work wonders.

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