We bought our Kelty carrier when my older son was a year old and we wanted to start hiking with him. We used it around town, hiking and especially traveling with both of our children.

A cheap, lightweight umbrella stroller can be a god-send for traveling parents. Because of the price, you don't mind if it gets thrown around by baggage handlers; because of the size/weight, you can sometimes even carry it onto a plane and easily store in an overhead compartment. No fuss, no frills.

A bare-bones, super-light portable crib - with everything you need to keep your child comfortable when you're away from home.