On the go with tot-in-tow? No problem. Use these gadgets to make sure you never hit a bump in the road.
Diono Dreamliner Travel Bassinet
Naps are no small thing, it can be the crucial do-or-die element when on the road or in unfamiliar places. Keep them cozy in this Dreamliner, that sits nicely next to your beach chair under an umbrella, or the hotel pool while the older kids are splashing away. The travel bed even boasts an insect net, sun canopy and breathable sides for extra zzzzz’s.
$99 us.diono.com
7AM Enfant Voyage Bag
Packing for a road trip used to just mean appropriate levels of beverages and bags of chips were stowed within reach, now add to that list a binky, a bottle, a diaper, baby food jars with spoons, wet wipes, changing pad, bibs…soon there isn’t even room for the baby in the backseat. Keep it all together and organized, and yourself looking pro, with this stylish go bag that would even look great on dad.
$130, 7amenfant.com
Zus Smart Car Charger and Locator
One of the most frustrating things is to emerge from the theme park, airport or even mall lot with a dozy baby, only to realize you have forgotten where you parked. Those days are gone with the new gadget that not only keeps you fully charged on the go, but that works with an app to make sure you always know right where you are when it’s time to head home.
$29, www.nonda.co
Cybex Cloud Q
DON’T WAKE THE BABY! The worst part of a road trip with babies, is the dread “transfer” mid-nap, and the resulting day of chaos that follows when babies are inevitably jostled awake. Cybex has answered the call and created a linear side-impact protective infant seat that fully reclines once outside the car. Sweet dreams!
$449, cybex-online.com
Gb Pockit Foldable Stroller
The gb Pockit holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s smallest folding stroller. It folds down to the size of a handbag, fits under an airplane seat, weighs only 9 lbs and even comes with a sunshade and storage basket. Great things do indeed come in small packages.
$249, www.gb-online.com
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