 | Gray (Duct) Tape - 2in. x 60 Yard Length
Buy new: $3.75 A professional childproofer gave me this tip - bring duct tape with you to tape over electrical outlets and tie down lamp cords in hotel rooms.
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 | High Sierra 32" Drop Bottom Wheeled Duffle
Buy new: $107.95 - $179.97 We bought a pair of these for a two-week trip with cross-country air travel and several hundred of miles by car. They are lightweight, durable and held all our clothes plus a child's travel cot. The backstrap feature is great if you're pushing a stoller. Its shape fits well in a car trunk with an umbrella stroller and a pack n' play.
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 | Jet with Kids: Taking the Fear Out of Flying... with Your Kids! by Anya
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $1.48 Indispensable guide for everything you need to know to travel with your child on a plane and overseas.
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 | Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat Onyx
Buy new: $179.99 Highly rated, easy to travel with, comfortable for baby. You can't go wrong with this convertible car seat for children 1-3 (40 lbs max). Will fit rear facing in airplane seats (if traveling with your spouse get the seat in front because once installed, the person in front won't be able to recline). Look under my profile/ product for pics of Roundabout installed rearfacing on an airplane.
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 | Eddie Bauer Harness Buddy - Monkey
Buy new: $12.39 The only harness I've found that my toddler (and passerbys) actually like. Great for airport, hugging on the plane, and in public places. It really works! Ages 1+
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 | Inglesina Trip Stroller Marina
Lightweight, rugged, closes easily and compactly, great for travel, huge canopy, reclining seat, suspension and larger wheels that can handle cobblestone and unpaved surfaces. The Roundabout car seat fits inside (w/o your child) and can be secured with a bungee cord for pushing around in the airport. Good enough to be your only stroller.
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 | AmSafe's CARES Child Aviation Restraint System
Buy new: $69.99 The only FAA approved harness for use during flight. At less than 1 lb, it's a great alternative if you are not traveling with your car seat.
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 | ERGO Baby Carrier - Black w/ Green
Used by hikers, this carrier is soft, lightweight and very comfortable for mom and baby, especially after they hit 20 lbs. Baby can be carried in front facing you or in back. Great if you'll be sightseeing for hours as it cradles your child for naps and you don't feel their weight. Additional insert for use with newborns and younger babies sold separately.
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 | Ergo Baby Infant Insert - Green
Buy new: $18.80 Insert for the Ergo carrier, for use with newborns and younger babies.
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 | Protect-a-Bub Compact Sunshade - Single - Black
Buy new: $19.16 Place on the Volo or Inglesina Trip and you create total shade and protection from the sun, especially if you're headed for the tropics.
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 | Phil and Teds Traveller Full-Size Travel Bed
Buy new: $179.99 I use the "Phil and Ted's T2 travel cot" - the previous model. It's a good alternative to a bulky pack & play, and fits inside a small suitcase (6 lbs). It takes 10-15 minutes to set up. Practice at home before you travel and set it up once you check in. Gerber crib sheets fit the matress in ours, with two flat diaper pads underneath to protect it. Don't know if you can use a sheet on this one.
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 | AeroBed for Kids
Buy new: $68.00 / Used from: $68.00 Great matress for toddlers - the raised sides keep them from rolling over. Folds compactly, fits in duffel.
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 | Child ID Bracelet - BLUE - Medical ID band - Velcro closure - Kids Ages 2-9 - up to 6" wrist
Buy new: $11.95 Good for toddlers. Also check out "Who's Shoes Velcro ID", which attaches to your child's shoes (age 1+).
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 | Fisher-Price Rainforest Portable High Chair Cover
I still have the older version (blue) and found it better than the bulky padded ones. Fits in your bag and cleans up easily with a wipe.
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 | The First Years Take & Toss Feeding Variety Pack 28 pc.
Buy new: $10.47 Good assortment of cups bowls and utensils, ideal for trips. Reusable.
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 | 100 Winnie the Pooh Table Toppers Disposable Placemats
Buy new: $19.97 Plastic table toppers that attach with slight adhesive and protect your child from germs when eating out. Helps keep mess at bay, just crumple up and toss. Available in many designs including Sesame Street and Dora.
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 | How to Fit a Car Seat on a Camel: And Other Misadventures Traveling with Kids
Buy new: $12.44 / Used from: $0.01 Come on, it could be worse! This book will help you feel a lot better.
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 | Maxxum Swiss Gear by Wenger Notebook Backpack Blue
Buy new: $54.95 / Used from: $32.99 |
 | Pampers Stages Cruisers with Ultra Absorbency
Buy new: $60.99 Ultra absorbent diapers hold up to 12 hours and prevent leaks while traveling. Less bulky to pack than regular diapers too.
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 | PediaSure Nutrition Drink, Lactose Free, Vanilla, 8-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 24)
Buy new: $48.99 Bring some of these along for the flight just in case - they are usually allowed if sealed.
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 | Horizon Organic Reduced Fat Milk, 8-Ounce Aseptic Cartons (Pack of 18)
Buy new: $23.00 These are easy to store and require no refrigeration.
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