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1. A travel cot for when you're short on beds or just don't feel like getting kicked in the chest all night by a tiny acrobat sharing your space. These are great for hotel stays and camping because they fold up easily and can be stored away, but are also up off of the ground.
2. An ingenious SlumberPod designed for your toddler that isn't in the big kid bed stage yet. Goodbye, grumpy toddler who hasn't slept nearly enough and will personally victimize all of you in swift retribution.
3. A removable stroller handle that will allow your independent toddler to stay close when they insist "NO I WALK." Giving them a strap to hold on to will help give them a tangible boundary and will help you keep tabs on them if you're traveling somewhere crowded.
4. A snack holder that fits right into the car seat or stroller cupholder *and* allows easy access to snacks and water. Keep your kiddo hydrated and fed without worrying about a packaged snack falling or having to hand them Goldfish one by one.
5. A back-of-the-seat organizer to keep everything handy for a long roadtrip. This organizer fits a tablet, water bottle, snacks, and toys for easy access in between yet another "Are we there yet nnnnooooowwww??"
6. A travel activity tray that's great for airplanes or car seats. This tray has a dry erasable bottom, dry erase markers, a tablet stand, and pouches for snacks and toys. You serenely enjoying travel for a few minutes is included free-of-charge.
7. A leak-proof lunchbox to keep snacks secured and ready to go. The compartments make it super easy to pack a variety of snacks in case the applesauce they loved yesterday is a no-go today.
8. A fairly inexpensive, stainless steel water bottle that will either delight your little water monster or convince them to drink water for a change — because those are definitely the only two options for toddlers. These low-cost bottles can keep water cold for hours and have lots of fun designs to choose from!
9. A set of disposable placemats that peel and stick to a table, then lift easily. Each pack of 18 stores easily and makes cleanup a breeze. Just unstick them and throw everything away, making it look like your toddler is the cleanest in the land — as long as no one looks at the floor.
10. And a travel cutlery set because your toddler will have an easier time eating on the go. Whether it's a meal at a restaurant or a quick breakfast in the hotel room, they'll love not having to deal with full-sized cutlery, and you'll love them not turning the too-big fork into a weapon.
11. A set of reusable sticker books for some quiet play with those toddler heroes Chase, Marshall, Rubble, and Skye. Plus, these stickers don't actually leave behind sticky messes, so you won't be apologetically peeling them off of an airplane window, fearing the judgment of the masses.
12. And these Water Wow! books for when your toddler is ready to color something as messily as possible. These books use water to bring the pages to full color and are great for kids who have no care for the edges of pages as long as something is colored.
13. An LCD writing tablet and doodle pad that gives your kid something to do without having to keep track of 47 crayons, 12 markers, and tons of wasted paper. This thing will make reaching for a crayon on a turn, only to see it roll into the depths of your car, a thing of the past.
14. A hiking backpack to get your toddler up so they can see, and they won't slow you down so much on that hike you've been wanting to do. Hiking not your thing? These are also significantly less cumbersome than a stroller in a big city or at an attraction like a zoo where the safety bar is always at toddler eye-level.
15. A backpack with a harness because for whatever reason you have to secure your toddler — which is no one's business but your own — you can trust that they are safe and nearby. These backpacks are sturdy, trusted, and even allow your independent kid to carry their own snacks and toys! No need for a harness? These backpacks are the perfect size for any toddler who wants to carry some treasures.
16. A lightweight umbrella stroller that won't take up much trunk space and is also easy to gate check. This stroller is relatively inexpensive, so you won't be staring in horror through the airplane window as it's tossed onto the luggage ramp with reckless abandon.
17. And a small stroller fan because summer travel unfortunately includes summer heat. The blades are foam in order to keep little fingers safe, and the flexible neck gives you plenty of placement options. Don't be surprised if you unclip it for yourself while waiting in the ticket line and oh–my–gosh–why–am–I–sweating–already.
18. A set of high-quality wireless headphones that can hold a charge for eight hours — leaving you with a little bit of peace on a long journey. These are compatible with both Apple and Android products, and even connect to the "Find My" feature on Apple products for when you're in the airport and your kid JUST HAD THEM.
19. A super compact potty for roadtrips where "rest stop" cannot come up fast enough on your maps app. This chair is a great option because it stores easily in a bag AND can be used on full-sized potties for young kids who have to hold on to the toilet seat for dear life.
20. A box of pocket-sized, individually wrapped antibacterial wipes because nothing says vacation like your toddler licking everything in sight at the amusement park. Sure, you can't disinfect the world, but you can give a good wipe down to areas you know are going to be touched a lot. They're also great to keep around in case your toddler touches gum, finds mud, or gives you any number of reasons to desperately look for a sink and soap.
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