The Baby Gadget Queen: Traveling Baby

Between family in Poolville, Waxahachie, Snowmass (Colorado), and Cameron's (my husband) work schedule, Kennedy has travelled a lot for a 9 month old. Traveling with a baby is worse than moving. There are so many items that you have to take, and other luxuries that you must leave behind. Every time that we visit relatives or go on vacation, we realize that we are missing something that would make our lives easier. I have found several products that are not bulky and can easily be packed; making you feel more at home when on the road!

Product 1: The Inglesina Fast Table Chair

I just purchased this item about two weeks ago and am already in love! It is very sturdy, easy to use, fits almost any table, and is very light (weighs 4.2pounds) and compact. It also puts Kennedy right at the table with us, which is fun. I have actually begun to take this product into restaurants with me as an alternative to using a dirty commercial high chair. Love love love it!

Product Rating: ♛♛♛♛♛

Price: $59.00

Eco Option?: Not Currently

Where to Find: From Buy Buy Baby, many boutique baby stores, and online retailers

Product 2: Baby Bjorn Travel Crib

I purchased this travel crib prior to Kennedy's birth in lieu of a playpen. It actually looks just like a play pin, but it is lighter weight (only 11 pounds), and folds to a compact size very easily. It is a little on the expensive side, however, it is made solely of materials that have been rigorously tested to ensure that they are not hazardous to human health (which is always more expensive for some reason!). The sheet is also 100% organic cotton. I love that the mattress is well padded and seems to be comfortable for Kennedy.

Product Rating: ♛♛♛♛

Price: $279 plus approximately $42 for the sheet

Eco Option?: All options are from baby safe materials

Where to Find: From Buy Buy Baby, many boutique baby stores, and online retailers

Product 3: Munchkin Inflatable Duck Tub

Once Kennedy became too big for her Puj Baby Bathtub (which was very easy to pack, but only fit her until she was approximately 13 pounds), I was very perplexed about how to give her a bath when we were on the go. She wasn't big enough to sit in the large tub alone, but there was no way we were taking her Primo Eurobath plastic bathtub in our luggage. I picked up this product at Babies R Us on our way to the airport and it has been a great help. The back is high enough to support a baby who is not sitting up well unassisted yet, and the design is really cute.