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1. A car seat travel bag designed to help protect your valuable car seat while you travel. Plus, it comes with padded back straps to make navigating crowded airports a little less painful.
2. A Montessori busy board for keeping ~busy little bees~ occupied figuring out the mechanics of zippers, buttons, laces and buckles. It also folds up conveniently with handles — making it easy to carry on the go.
3. A pack of toilet seat covers to have on hand if it feels like an impossible-seeming task to keep your child's hands off those gross public restroom seats.
4. An LCD writing tablet that'll keep future Einsteins busy practicing their numbers and letters whether they're in a car or plane. They might even consider trading their iPad for this cool gadget.
5. A leather passport case with a protective side sleeve for your vaccine card, to ensure your important cards don't go missing while juggling kids and luggage!
6. A back seat car organizer boasting eight large pockets that'll keep tablets at eye level but out of your little one's lap *and* declutter all their snacks, toys drinks, and random stuff piled up in your backseat so it can spark joy again.
7. And a kids' travel table complete with a tablet viewing stand, a cup holder, a dry-erase board that doubles as an eating tray, and storage pockets for pens and toys — literally everything your kids need to prevent the inevitable cries of "Are we there yet?"
8. An inflatable toddler travel bed perfect for ensuring that kiddos who have outgrown the pack 'n' play won't roll out of bed (thanks to the bumpers) — and so grownups can have the hotel bed all to themselves. Win-win.
9. A sleek touchless forehead thermometer compact and lightweight enough to toss into a purse or backpack. It has a built-in sensor that measures in seconds — letting you take your little one's temperature without disturbing them while they're sleeping.
10. A waterproof trash can ideal for road trips with messy little ones to contain all the trash that somehow always ends up on the car floor. *sigh*
11. And a pack of vomit bags with a twist-and-seal structure that'll come to the rescue when a tummy bug hits on the road.
12. An easy-to-apply SPF 70 suncreen stick because this stuff is specifically formulated to apply easily to wet skin (no need to towel-dry before reapplying) during water play.
13. And a Burt's Bees sunburn soother if — despite your best efforts — the whole fam gets burned after a day in the sun. It's made with aloe vera and coconut oil to gently alleviate pain, redness, and swelling.
14. A game-changing Honest Company diaper rash spray to make diaper changes less of a hassle on the go — and ensure your fingernails aren't victimized by that greasy, sticky paste.
15. And a travel-sized antiseptic and pain relief spray that'll work fast to treat ouchies when you're out and about.
16. A Road Trip Box with 60 activity ideas and fun discussion questions to grab at a moment's notice when you run out of ideas for entertaining the kiddos.
17. Or a set of games for the road that'll cut down on screentime while traveling and prevent nonstop cries of "are we there yet?"
18. A pack of Melissa & Doug Reusable Water-Reveal Activity Pads aka a *godsend* in a car, plane, or restaurant. Just fill the pen with water and watch the kiddos color ~over and over~. Who knew you could enjoy a glass of wine without fearing a crayon explosion?
19. And a pack of Melissa & Doug Take-Along Magnetic Jigsaw Puzzles that'll have Paw Patrol-obsessed kids squealing with delight. It's designed like a book that unfolds and has a carrying handle, making it perfect for travel.
20. A set of compression cubes if your family is unfamiliar with the concept of packing light and is prone to taking an *absurd* amount of stuff on vacation.
21. Or a set of packing cubes perfect for keeping everyone's clothes separate, organized, and wrinkle free. Say ~bon voyage~ to jumbled suitcases.
22. A super-compact stroller that easily folds into a small handbag, weighs under 12 pounds, and can fit in an overhead bin or under a seat — making travel in a plane, bus, or car feel a lot less cumbersome.
23. An inexpensive portable white-noise machine to drown out noises, lulling your baby to sleep in unfamiliar places with calming, spa-like sounds. It has thousands of 5-star reviews for a reason (adults swear by it too!).
24. An anti-blister balm that you'll pat yourself on the back for taking on vacation (aka chasing after the kiddos all day long).
25. And a plant-based anti-chafing balm because it works wonders to prevent your kids' thighs (or yours!) from enduring the *dreaded* burn.
26. A stroller cover to keep your little one dry just in case you're caught in a rainstorm en route to Fantasyland at Disney.
27. A coconut and shea butter moisturizing detangler with 10,000 5-star reviews (!!!) that'll take up permanent residency in your travel toiletry bag. Just a few spritzes will combat vacation hair woes — from making knots vanish after a swim to taming frizz when humidity is *through the roof*.
28. A bug bite suction tool (invented by a mom) totally worth the Shark Tank hype. This ingenious device sucks out all kinds of bug bites, instantly relieving itching and swelling, so your kids aren't left scratching.
29. A pack of collapsible pails because there's *never enough space* in your luggage. You'll thank me later when you don't need to shell out $$ on an overpriced set at the hotel gift shop.
30. And a collapsible water bottle you can roll up and take literally anywhere because it'll free up precious luggage space for your child's favorite lovey. Bonus: It's BPA-free and shatterproof.
31. An adorable hanging diffuser to fill your car with a heavenly aroma so your road trip doesn't smell like a funky mix of sweaty feet and fast food.
32. Waterproof Uno cards you can take to the lake, hot tub, pool, beach, park, or boat — letting you combine your love for water activities and family card games.
33. A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount that'll become your travel BFF no matter which airline you're flying. Just mount it to the tray table or to the arm of a chair in the waiting area so your kid can stream Paw Patrol (and you can take a breather 🙏).
34. A handy scented bag dispenser you can clip on to your diaper bag to dispose of stinky diapers whether you're on a plane or a cruise. They're infused with baking soda and a light lavender scent to mask smelly odors.
35. A powerful portable power bank charger that'll come in handy when you reach for your phone only to discover that your munchkin drained the battery watching a Peppa marathon. Especially great for trips that involve long days spent away from the hotel room.
36. A personal water filter to keep in your emergency kit for any situation that may arise where your family finds itself without fresh drinking water and needs to use the nearest river or puddle.
37. A waterproof pouch with nearly 60,000 5-star reviews because of its ability to keep your phone (and cash, keys, credit cards, etc.) "bone dry." Plus, you can still use the touchscreen with it to take approx. a million photos of your fave little humans swimming and snorkeling 🐠🐟🐡.
38. A 50-count set of handy laundry soap sheets that'll make it possible to hand-wash clothes right in the hotel sink — without worrying about spills in your luggage or desperately searching for a laundromat nearby.
39. AirFly Pro, an ingenious device for anyone who's ever wished to enjoy in-flight entertainment using their wireless headphones. It can even pair with two sets of wireless headphones so both kids can watch SpongeBob without sharing headphones.
40. A travel urinal that many reviewers were skeptical of initially but then become huge fans when their child had multiple pee emergencies at not-the-most-convenient times on road trips.
41. A luggage-mounted cup caddy because we can all agree, coffee is a requirement when traveling. This will hold your precious latte and free up your hands to wrangle the kids during the trek to the gate.
42. A mask saver strap that'll ensure your kiddo's mask stays put no matter where they go. Plus, several reviewers remarked that they're the "perfect fit" on kids.
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