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    41 Products Reviewers Swear By For Going On Vacation With Children

    Say ~bon voyage~ to stressful family vacations. ✈️ 🏝.

    1. An inflatable foot rest that's a must-have for long haul flights with kiddos. It'll conveniently fill the gap in the in the legroom space and extend the seat length to create a makeshift bed, footrest, or an extra surface for play on the plane. 

    reviewer's photo of their children sleeping on the inflatable foot rests
    The inflatable foot rest

    Promising review: "Best $16 ever spent for traveling parents. It was easy to blow up and both of my kids napped for multiple hours on our 7.5 hour flight. The flight attendant even said 'you should win an award for this set up.' Happy parents, happy flight attendants, happy flyers." —DS

    Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two colors and in two-packs).

    2. An easy-to-inflate bath tub to prevent your little one from sliding around the hotel tub (especially useful if your hotel bathroom only has a shower). It has 13,000 5-star (!!!) reviews for a reason!

    reviewer's photo of the inflatable tub
    reviewer's photo of a child sitting in the tub

    Promising review: "Nifty tub for travel. My child loves this tub. I purchased this for short getaway trips with our little one. It’s fairly sturdy and my baby seems to love splashing around in it. It’s recommended for babies that can sit up unassisted/ with minimal support. If you have an electric pump, it’ll take you about 3 minutes to inflate it." —Shaina Rivera

    Get it from Amazon for $12.32+ (available in two prints).

    3. A pack of toilet seat covers you'll be SO glad you decided to carry with you when you're traveling with your potty-trained toddler, who insists on getting their hands ALL OVER gross public restroom seats.

    Promising review: "LOOOOOOVE THESE. I bought these for my recent Disney trip. They are huge, they cover the entire seat with a little extra, so there’s zero worrying over touching the seat. And best of all, they’re a good paper material. It’s thick, unlike the paper-thin one’s you’d find in the stalls at Disney. An absolute must for moms since kids don’t fit on the seat all that great; or like mine who puts her hands on the seat. Even with no kids, and you hate public restrooms like I do, just put like two or three in your bag for the day and you’re golden." —Stephanie Toledo

    Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99.

    4. A set of games for the road that'll cut down on screentime while traveling and prevent nonstop cries of "Are we there yet?"

    the car game
    Amazon

    Promising review: "For a quick and convenient game that can literally be taken anywhere, this game is perfect! The cost was great and the games are fun, quick, and can be played by kids and adults of all ages. I would love to see families pulling these cards out while waiting for dinner at a restaurant or while sitting in the subway together rather than everyone pulling out their iPhones! These fun interactive games will get the whole family talking and playing together. Love it! I did notice that on a couple of the cards my daughter, who’s 8 years old, had to read the card a couple of times or hand it to me to explain to her, but once I read the directions she was good to go. Overall a great purchase!" —Julie

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    5. Or 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.

    Wooden coins in a box
    The Idea Box Kids / Etsy

    The Idea Box Kids is a small biz based in Wilsonville, Oregon, that specializes in kid-powered, secretly educational activities.

    Recommended for ages 3+.

    Promising review: "The kids and I had a blast with this on our road trip. Lots of laughs were had by all." —seholland87

    Get it from The Idea Box Kids on Etsy for $24.99.

    6. A car seat protector 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.

    A car seat inside a cover and a carry pouch
    reviewer carrying their car seat in the cover like a backpack

    It's universally sized to fit standard infant, convertible, and booster car seats.

    Promising review: "This thing was a lifesaver. Only one flight so far but still looks brand new. Would definitely recommend this bag. *Update* After five more flights, the bag still looks good as new, no rips or tears and the car seat is still spotless. I couldn’t have navigated the airports I did without this bag. Highly recommend it!" —Alaskan Mommy

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).

    7. An LCD writing tablet for keeping 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.

    Reviewer's child using the stylus on the blue writing tablet
    Reviewer's video showing them scribbling on the pink writing tablet with a stylus

    Promising review: "We bought this pad to take on a long car trip with our 4-year- old granddaughter. She is usually traveling with her nose stuck to an iPad, I was looking for something to get her out of watching iPad all trip. This did the trick! She drew all kinds of things, practiced her numbers and letters, and played games with me. It was great to have something that didn’t need to be charged." —Trudie Paschetag

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99.

    8. A pack of ingenious collapsible pails because these will take up literally ZERO 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.

    Reviewer's photo of a child playing with the collapsible pails on the beach
    Reviewer's video showing how to collapse the pail

    Promising review: "BEST BUCKETS EVER! I’ll be buying more! I love that they collapse! I bought them for the beach, and I loved that they didn’t take up room during travel. And now they don’t take up room in our outdoor toy bin!" —KB

    Get a pack of three from Amazon for $15.99.

    9. A coconut and shea butter moisturizing detangler with 12,000 5-star reviews (!!!) raving that it's the BEST STUFF ON THE PLANET. 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*.

    Reviewer's before photo showing tangled hair
    Reviewer's after photo showing smooth hair after using the detangler spray

    BTW, it's not just for kids; adults love it too and say it detangles and softens straight and curly (including 4a–4c) hair!

    Promising review: "All I can say is WOW!!!!! This is by far the best conditioning spray I have purchased. I have spent a lot of money on the expensive 'miracle detanglers' and 'miracle brushes,' coconut oils, and hours combing out big knots in my daughters hair when this is all that’s needed! Her hair is a disaster full of knots after the beach. I sprayed this on before going to the beach and it made all the difference in the world. Goes to show that the expensive stuff is NOT always the best. PLEASE DON’T EVER STOP MAKING THIS!!!!!" —G

    Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.47.

    10. Montessori busy board that'll keep busy toddlers 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.

    reviewer's child playing with the busy board on the plane
    reviewer's child playing with the busy board

    Promising review: "Absolutely love this busy board! We bought this to keep our 1-year-old distracted on a 3.5-hour airplane ride. She absolutely loved it and couldn’t stop playing with it. We tied it to the seat tray so it didn’t slide all over. It is easy to carry, fits into a backpack no issue, and I love that it is all one piece —no tiny pieces to misplace!"—LEG 585

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

    11. A travel tray complete with a tablet-viewing stand, a cup holder, a dry-erase board that doubles as an eating tray, and storage pockets for markers and toys to provide kiddos with their own little pod for drawing, eating, and playing in the car or the plane.

    Reviewer's photo of a child watching the tablet on the tray in the plane
    reviewer's photo of their child coloring on the travel tray

    Promising review: "Literal must-have for traveling with kids. We use this on long car trips or vacations. It’s a great place to color and keep markers and pencils close, and it's also great for eating in the car. Many vacations we grab fast food to eat while we are driving, and it’s so much easier for the kids to eat with this tray that keeps all their snacks and food close to them. I honestly don’t know how we traveled without this!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $29.95.

    12. A backseat 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.

    reviewer's photo showing the car seat organizer holding kid's stuff
    reviewer's photo of the organizer holding a tablet, snacks, drinks, and toys

    Promising review: "Great back-of-chair organizer. Easy to install. Fits 10.5” iPad with case. Easily can store many snacks and essentials. My 7-year-old loves the touchscreen ability too!" —Amazon1

    Promising review: "This was so useful for vacation! The straps will for a variety of seats, material is very sturdy (the kids really put it to the test!), and it holds so much! My only complaint is that the pockets were too narrow for a water bottle, but they were perfect for holding markers, crayons, small snacks, and coloring books. We were able to remove it from the seat with all materials still in it and hang it on a chair in the hotel room for kids to have their supplies there, too." —LeaM

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    13. A pack of silicone pouch lids that'll prevent kiddos from squeezing pouches all over themselves and making a mess during a flight or a road trip. This clever lid boasts a flow-control valve that prevents spills, but still lets them suck on it.

    gif of someone squeezing the food pouch and nothing coming out
    reviewer's photo of a cap on a food pouch

    Choo Mee is a small biz based in northern California, owned by a mom, that specializes in innovative products that solve everyday feeding challenges.

    Promising review: "A friend recommended this to me when I said my baby couldn’t hold his own pouch because he would just squeeze it everywhere. When I put this on, he is able to eat on his own and it truly doesn’t come out when you squeeze it unless he is biting on it or sucking it out. I love bringing this with me when we go out (or when we travel— it was a lifesaver on the plane). That’s why it’s so great that it has a cap to keep it clean when not in use. To wash it, we just use a straw cleaner." —Amanda

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five color combos). 

    14. A roomy pop-up tent to pack for your baby's first beach trip. It'll ensure your little munchkin has a shaded spot to people watch and enjoy their afternoon siesta.

    Reviewers swear by this portable beach tent for traveling with your little because it won't take up a lot of room in your luggage but is roomy enough to fit two kiddos. 

    Promising review: "We loved having this tent on our beach trip with our baby. It was so easy and light weight to carry with us and gave plenty of sun protection for our baby. We will be using this with each beach trip in the future!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $34.99.

    15. 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.

    The forehead thermometer in white
    Reviewer taking temperature of their child

    Promising review: "I purchased this to take on our recent vacation during the COVID-19 outbreak. I didn't want any surprises since we were flying both directions so I decided to take a thermometer with me. I wanted one that would be easy to use on four people and this was ideal. Just put in batteries and put the thermometer near a person's forehead and voilà! One of our kids did get a temperature while we were gone. This was due to too much sun. Fortunately, by having the thermometer we were able to assess and address the issue quickly and were able to get the temperature back in the normal range quickly. What a great tool." —Soup1958

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

    16. A waterproof trash can ideal for road trips with messy little ones to contain all the trash that somehow always accumulates on the car floor. *sigh*

    lunch box-sized black car trash can with liner bags
    Amazon

    Promising review: "By far, this is the best trash can for a car I’ve had in my life! And yes, I have tried others! I have a small SUV, and this is large enough to collect the trash from receipts, napkins, and apple sauce pouches from my kid, and straps to the back of my console so it’s in easy reach! The snaps on the side keep a trash bag in place, but if there is a spill it’s very easy to clean! And the lid keeps everything inside if it happens to get kicked! I definitely recommend!" —Kristi

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes).

    17. 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.

    Person vomiting into bag while on a plane
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I purchased this item originally for my 4-year-old because he gets car sick a lot. This product has saved my and my husband’s car seats many times. I work in hospitals and I think the quality of these bags are more durable than the ones at the hospital. We have used them first hand in our family and there have never been any leaks or problems with them. I like about they are stackable and you can store them in small places. We keep some in our night stands, in our car arm rests and in our couch arm rests. You never know when you might need them. This is a great product and I will continue to purchase these for our family." —BoyMom💙

    Get a pack of 22 from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in a 45-pack).

    18. An easy-to-apply SPF 50+ suncreen stick because getting kids to sit still while you slather on that goopy lotion is an *impossible feat.* This one glides on like a dream to keep your fam protected from the scorching sun.

    reviewer holding the sunblock stick on the beach

    PSA: This stick really works when you apply it properly — just make sure you don't miss any spots — a lesson the reviewer in this pic learned the hard way. One word: OUCH.

    Promising review: "This is the only sunscreen I will use on my daughter from now on. Every time I use sprays or lotion she rubs her face and gets it into her eyes and her eyes get all inflamed for 24 hrs+. This product solved that issue and provided great coverage to boot. It was all I used on a recent beach vacation and my daughter didn't burn once. Plus it's easy to pack and lug around."—Lulu B

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    19. 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.

    A model holding a tube of the lotion
    Reviewer's before and after photos showing a sunburn on the back and a back without the sunburn after using the lotion

    Promising review: "Throw away your plain aloe and buy this immediately! I will never not have this on hand in the summer/on vacation. It works miraculously well, and by the next day you’re totally good. Approved by my kids too!" —KMR

    Get it from Amazon for $7.69.

    20. A travel-sized antiseptic and pain relief spray that'll work fast to treat all the minor boo-boos that may occur when you're out and about.

    Reviewer holding the product inside its packaging
    Reviewer holding the spray on applicator in their hand

    Promising review: "This is the perfect travel item to throw in my diaper bag. With a rambunctious toddler, I can always use some Neosporin on the go!" —Kelsey Marciano

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    21. Tushbaby hip carrier because it'll prevent back strain and do all the heavy lifting if have to hold a baby or toddler for long periods of time during a trip. The best part? It has a ton of storage pockets for your snacks, phone, wallet, and more!

    reviewer showing how the carrier wraps around their waist and make it easy to hold a baby
    reviewer showing close up of the carrier and how it has a front pocket

    It's recommended for children between 8 and 45 pounds.

    Tushbaby is a small biz run by three California mamas and specializes in products that bringing a little more ease to everyday parenting life.

    Promising review: "Love love love this!! I bought this right before a beach vacation and it honestly was a life saver. My baby would get hot or just want out of his stroller and this was perfect to help support the weight of carrying him a long distance. The packaging was great and the product is just as pictured made of very nice material and it had loads of pockets for anything you may need. I absolutely recommend this for moms grandmas really just anyone that's carrying around a kid!" —Kelsi Earwood

    Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in three colors).

    22. A pack of ingenious Melissa & Doug Reusable Water Wow! coloring books, aka a *godsend* in a car, plane, or restaurant. Just fill the pen with water and watch the kiddos "paint" over the pictures to have them magically appear. Once the page dries, they can start all over again. (No need to worry about messy markers or lost crayons!)

    Three water-reveal activity pads
    Reviewer's photo showing their child coloring with a water pen on the pad in a car

    Promising review: "My family and I went on a 27-hour road trip for the Christmas holiday. Needless to say I was a bit anxious over the idea of traveling with a 4-, 2-, and 1-year-old. These things were a lifesaver! I had bought quite a few other activities for them to do, but they kept returning to these. I love that there is no cleanup and they are reusable. I also thought the pen storage was a really nifty idea. The pages are a thick chipboard-like material so that there is no water leakage between pages. We still use these. Sometimes I pull them out while I'm getting dinner ready, and it keeps them occupied. All in all, a great buy, and Amazon had the best deal on them." —Dina

    Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.77+ (available in five styles).

    23. Grab and Go Connect 4 because who wouldn't love battling their kiddos in this miniature version of the classic game? Besides, it's as portable as a passport.

    reviewer's photo showing the blue game with red and yellow discs
    reviewer's photo showing their passport on top of the blue game

    Promising review: "Perfect travel game! My son loves playing Connect 4, so this was the perfect travel toy for us to play on the plane. I took it out of the box and put it into a ziplock bag. A zip-top bag is a must because the little discs fall out of the holder when tossed into a carry-on bag. It worked perfectly and we played this game numerous times. The little slide on the bottom releases the discs. Sometimes the discs would get backed up and not fall out of the rows. If this happens, you just wiggle it a bit or pull it down and they will fall down. Highly recommend for anyone who loves to travel and loves Connect 4." —soccer mom

    Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

    24. 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.

    seven of a reviewer's shirts before being put in a packing cube
    the reviewer's packing cube holding all seven of the shirts

    Promising review: "I bought this set and split the bags between my kids for a weeklong trip to Mexico. Much easier to move things around and not have clothes flying everywhere. They hold a fair amount of clothes! My husband who rolls everything likes using them. I highly recommend them!" —Whitney Agrimson

    Get them from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in packs of two, four, or six and in seven colors/designs).

    25. A ultra-compact stroller because it 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.

    Reviewer's photo showing the folded stroller fitting the carryon size requirement for Southwest Airlines
    Reviewer's photo showing the stroller in black and teal

    The stroller is supposed to fit kids from 6 months up to 55 pounds (approx. 5 years).

    Promising review: "Amazing lifesaving stroller I purchased the stroller for 16 night trip to Italy. Best purchase we made before going. So easy to maneuver, very light weight. We were able to fold it and put it away everywhere (on the trains, flights, taxis). It was perfect for the cobble stone streets. It doesn’t hold much at all and you cannot fold it if there is anything inside of it. We didn’t think the stroller would survive the brutal streets and all the walking and off roaring we did with it. It did! I am so impressed by this stroller. We are still using it and takes minimal space in my car. Love this stroller and I am bummed I found it after my 3rd child. Wish I had it for all my children." —Margaret Aceves

    Get it from Amazon for $199.95+ (available in two colors and three styles).

    26. An inexpensive portable white noise machine that'll drown out noises and lull your baby to sleep in unfamiliar places with calming, spa-like sounds. Adults swear by it too!

    Promising review: "Perfect travel sound machine. We have a Marpac Dohm sound machine at home, and let me tell you, it is a BEAST to travel with. The MyBaby Soundspa is SO MUCH BETTER. It's lightweight, has a great range of volume, options, and the 'white' noise is actually something much more soothing. I recently brought this with me on a 13-hour road trip and used the included clip to attach the machine to my baby's infant car seat and it was PERFECT for getting him to sleep on the road. I also used it for his nighttime sleep for all five nights we were gone, and the batteries lasted without a problem. If you're considering getting a portable sound machine like I was, DO IT and GET THIS ONE. Love the price, too!!" —Madeline Thomas

    Get it from Amazon for $14.98.

    27. An anti-blister balm your feet will thank you for taking on vacation (aka chasing after the kiddos all day long).

    Promising review: "My family goes to Disney World every year and even with rotating shoes every other day we still get blisters. I bought this before our trip two months ago and it was worth every penny. We rubbed it all over the top, bottom, sides of our feet and toes each morning and our feet did not blister! I highly recommend this product for long Disney days or any time you will be on your feet for a long period of time." —Cari Sanders

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    28. And a plant-based anti-chafing balm because it works wonders to prevent your kids' thighs (or yours!) from enduring the *dreaded* burn. No more ruined beach days.

    A model applying the balm to her inner thigh
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This stuff saved our beach vacation. My son always gets nasty chafe and rub rash from playing in the water and then running around in his wet shorts. Usually halfway through the day he's ready to go because it stings so bad, then it's going home slathering the rash with Desitin while he sits on the couch. We put this on his inner thighs every day before we went to the beach and never even had pinkish skin, never mind a rash!! It's very dry, nongreasy, and goes on smooth and colorless, just like a deodorant, with no scent either. It's absolutely a lifesaver!!!" —C. Millin

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three sizes and two-packs).

    29. A value pack of family rain ponchos so you're prepared in case you're caught in a torrential downpour during monsoon season at your destination.

    The family value pack comes with 20 individually wrapped rain ponchos: 10 for adults and 10 for children with a unique color for each set (5 colors in total).

    Promising review: "My family and I bought these ponchos for our Florida vacation trip. I expected to use them just for the occasional afternoon thunderstorm. But the week that we arrived had heavy rains. Our first morning in Disney had torrential downpours. I was so thankful that we had bought these ponchos for my family of eight. We all stayed dry and it was great to have the colors to spot each other and the different sizes for the adults and teens and for the little kids. I wasn't sure how they would hold up as they feel thin, but we had to take them on and off as we went on the different rides and only one of them ripped where I think a kid tried to put an arm through the wrong spot." —E. Schantz

    Get a family pack from Amazon for $18.99.

    30. A Tagalong, aka an ingenious handle that can be attached to a stroller letting your older and (stubbornly independent!) kiddo hold onto it and walk by your side — so you'll have peace of mind knowing that they won't wander off and get lost in the crowds.

    A child holding onto a handle attached to a stroller
    reviewer's child holding onto the handle

    Tagalong Kids is a small biz based in Pennsylvania started by parents who wanted to make it easier for parents to get around with multiple kids.

    Promising review: "This product was so easy to put on our stroller and made traveling through the airport and vacation safer and easier! Clear expectations of our kiddos keeping their hand on the handle made for less behavioral issues and safer travel." —Amazon Customer

    Promising review: "This thing is magical. We had one on a rented stroller when we were in Disney World and it blew our minds how our 'wild toddler' was staying next to us at all times while we had the Tagalong attached. When we got home, we knew we needed one for our everyday lives too. I wish we didn’t wait so long to make this purchase! We use it everywhere and it makes our little guy feel like such a big boy!" —Jennifer M.

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in five colors and in a two-pack).

    31. A bug bite suction tool that'll come in handy on your next camping trip. It's invented by a mom and 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 all day.

    A BuzzFeed editor's arm with a bite on it, the editor holding the suction tool and an after photo of the swelling reduced on the editor's arm.
    Rebecca O'Connell / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "I got this just in time for a family camping trip, as my child and I are both highly allergic to mosquitoes and the bites swell up very badly. We both used this on our bites and I am shocked at the results! The bites did not swell up like they normally do, and the itching was reduced to a minimum. I am absolutely sold and would recommend this product to anyone with bug bite issues!" —dzmom

    Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in two-packs and three-packs).

    32. A pack of (nearly) indestructible Waterproof Uno cards because these will stand up to rowdy kids and water play *and* cut down on screen time.

    A pack of waterproof cards
    A pack of waterproof cards near a beach towel
    Amazon

    Promising review: "These are great to use at the pool, lakeside, or the beach. They can get wet!!!!! My kids love these! I actually want to buy a set for the house because the cards don't bend easily and they stay in mint condition. Would purchase again and again!" —LuluLoves

    Get them from Amazon for $9.97.

    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 🙏).

    A phone mounted to the back of an airplane tray table
    Phone mounted on a carry on luggage handle and a chair arm
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Essential for traveling with young kids! This thing is clutch. Just traveled with my almost 3-year-old. We used the item for my iPhone so she could watch shows and movies on the flight. Very sturdy, holds its position well. Versatile positions. Highly recommend." —ellierae

    Get it from Amazon for $12.97.

    34. A powerful portable power bank charger because it'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.

    A hand charging an iPhone using the black power bank
    Amazon

    This charger is super compact — one of the smallest and lightest 10,000 mAh portable chargers around — but mighty! Provides almost three and a half iPhone 8 charges or two and a half Galaxy S8 charges at full power.

    Promising review: "Works as described! I love the little bag that it comes with, makes it easy to keep the cord and battery together. The size is comparable to a men's wallet and fits in my mini purse without an issue. I can get four solid charges for my iPhone or 1.5 for the iPad without a problem AND it charges the phone very quickly, which is important to me cause I don't want to be walking around with the thing attached to my phone for the next 45 minutes. I would suggest you get one for everyone in your family, especially kids, as a matter of safety. GREAT BUY — worth the money." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in four colors).

    35. 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.

    A model drinking out of a river using the blue straw
    Amazon

    Promising review: "The Life Straw is AMAZING!! We took it with us to Yosemite and my kids and I drank from every river there. Honestly it was one of the best things we took camping with us. I will be taking them with us everywhere we go camping from now on and I am getting some for my emergency kit. Great product!" —STEVEN

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors and packs of up to five).

    36. A waterproof pouch for keeping 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 🐠🐟🐡.

    The pouch fits any phone up to 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches.

    Promising review: "This product is incredible. I purchased to use while in Key West for an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and Galaxy S6 Edge and it fits perfectly for each phone being a little more snug with the iPhone 6 Plus. It is completely waterproof and takes great photos and video through the case, but you have to press 'record' prior to submerging the case underwater. My family went snorkeling and kept the case with phone inside submerged almost the entire time and had no issues with leakage. My family and I got stopped numerous times being asked where we purchased this product. Perfect even if just on the beach and you do not want to get sand or sunscreen on your phone and want to still take photos/text/browse internet while on the beach. I will be purchasing this for everyone in my family as it has become a travel must-have!" —Jennifer Roman

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 14 colors).

    37. TikTok famous portable soap paper sheets to never leave home without because your little rascals enjoy getting into messy situations *and* because public restrooms often run out of soap. Just place a sheet in your hands, pour some water on it, and work up a lather for squeaky clean hands.

    Promising reviews: "Love how easy this product is to use, and fantastic for road trips, vacations, amusement parks, camping list goes on and on. My kiddo is obsessed lol. Packaging is adorable as well" —N G

    Get 200 sheets from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three colors and multiple size packs). 

    38. A travel urinal that many reviewers were skeptical of initially but then became huge fans of when their child had a pee emergency during a long car ride — and there was no toilet in sight. 

    a travel urinal for kids with vaginas
    a travel urinal for kids with penises
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I purchased this for my son and our long car trips. How many times can we pull over to potty on a three-and-a-half-hour car trip? Ask my 4-year-old. When I saw this, I couldn't resist. We brought it along and when he had to pee, no problem. It's only a little gross when you dump it later. Well designed, definitely recommend." —Evan

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors).

    39. 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.

    Promising review: "This cup holder is perfect! It helps me a lot! Last time I took a plane with a suitcase and a cup of coffee, I dropped and spilled my drink everywhere when it was my turn to check my passport and ticket. It was a nightmare! This time, I bought this cup holder to do me a favor! I don't have to worry about where my cup and phone are! I can free my hands to do other things. I love it so much! Hope you love it too." —Philip

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in eight colors). 

    40. 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.

    model with the small white box plugged into the screen on the seat back on a plane with wireless headphones in
    Amazon

    The AirFly Pro, AirFly Duo, and AirFly USB-C models all offer the ability to share audio between two headphones. However, the AirFly Pro is the only model that lets you send audio from your phone to AUX-IN in a car or speaker.

    Promising review: "We bought this for our road trip so that both of our kids could watch a movie from the iPad with wireless headphones. Pairing both sets of headphones was very easy. A great buy!" —Anthony Saman

    Get it from Amazon for $54.99.

    41. A sensory I Spy bag filled with 20 treasures and trinkets hidden inside the rice. It comes with an attached laminated card with pictures and words showing what to look for. It'll keep little hands busy during long car journeys manipulating the bag so the objects appear at the surface of the clear vinyl window.

    The sensory bag in unicorn print
    reviewer's photo showing the sensory bag and attached seek and find laminated card
    Joyful Bundles / Etsy

    Joyful Bundles is a small biz based in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, that specializes in hand-sewn products for kids and adults.

    Warning: Choking hazard, small parts inside. Supervision recommend for children under 3.

    Promising review: "A really sweet toy. My daughters loved these on our cross-country trip. We got two; they had different items inside, which was fun because they could play with both. Thank you as well for quick shipping so we had them in time." —Amy Bixler

    Get it from Joyful Bundles on Etsy for $15.99.

    The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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