Top 10 must-haves for travelling with kids

Travelling with the little ones in tow can be tough, but it is possible to keep them happy with these handy travelling essentials. Check out what they are!

Essential travel items

The holiday season is finally here, and most mummies and daddies will be taking a break from work to go on a short trip with the family. So now that you've got the flight and hotel arrangements settled, there’s only one thing left to do: start packing your travel bag filled with essentials for the kids during the trip! Check out this gallery for the top 10 selection of essentials for travelling with kids, courtesy of Bloom and Grow.

Ben Bat Travel Friends Head Rest

The secret to a pleasant journey with your kids is to make sure that they are kept comfortable at all times. Do take along this fuzzy head rest to keep those little heads well-rested when you’re on the go – be it in the car, plane or stroller!

Price: $19.90 to $33.90

Available at all leading retailers including Motherswork, Mothercare, Awesome Kids, Baby Online, Dear Baby and ELC.

Ergobaby Travel Carrier

This comfy baby carrier has received rave reviews from parents all over the world! With a lightweight fabric and 100% organic cotton poplin lining, the Ergobaby Travel Carrier lets you get around easily while carrying your baby in a natural sitting position.

The padded waist belt ensures that your baby’s weight is evenly distributed between your hips and shoulders, while the cushy padded shoulder pads help to ease the tensions from your shoulders – giving you that much needed relief after carrying your little one around for the whole day.

Price: $179.00

Available at all leading retailers including Motherswork, Mothercare, Baby Online, Dear Baby, Kiddy Palace, Maternity Exchange, Moms R Us, Mother & Child, Niche Babies, Spring Maternity and The Planet Traveller.

Go Vinci Trolley

Give your little Picassos the chance to show off their masterpieces while travelling! All you need to do is to unsnap the 2 corners of the clear display frame at the front and slide in their best painting or drawing. Price: $89.90
Available at all leading retailers including Motherswork, Mothercare, Awesome Kids, Baby Online, Baby Meadow, Dear Baby, ELC, Kiddy Palace, Kidztime, Lamkins, Takashimaya, The Planet Traveller and Mamalavie.

Oxo Tot Flippy Snack Cup with Travel Cover

Here’s a handy solution for the dreaded spills that always seem to happen when your tot is snacking on the go. Simply fill this snack cup with their favourite munchies and twist on the lid. Your little ones can pull out the goodies from the soft, flexible opening on the lid which stays intact – even when the cup is dropped or thrown around! Price: $12.90
Available at all leading retailers including Motherswork, Awesome Kids, baby Online, Baby Meadow, Dear Baby, Kiddy Palace, Niche Babies, Spring Maternity, Toys R Us and www.agapebabies.com.

Skip Hop Zoo Little Kid Luggage

Your little ones will LOVE lugging around their travel essentials with this adorable carry-on bag. The front zip pocket makes it so easy for them to pull out small items like snacks and books in a jiffy, while the detachable shoulder straps gives them the option of carrying the bag on their shoulders.

Be sure to grab one of these smiley animal face bags to add some cheer to your trip!

Price: $69.90
Available at all leading retailers including Motherswork, ELC, Mothercare and The Planet Traveller.

Snoozeshade for Travel Cots

Help your baby settle down during his/her sleep times while you’re travelling by draping this blackout shade over your travel cot. The Snoozeshade fits perfectly on all travel cots with mattresses sized up to 130cm x 85cm. Price: $159.00
Available at all leading retailers including Motherswork, Baby Online, Dear Baby, Kiddy Palace and Spring Maternity.

Squids

Protect your little ones’ eyes from the sun when you take them outdoors to explore the sights during your trip! With EVA foam inserts, rounded temple tips and shatterproof PC lens, these squidy sunnies sit comfortably on their small faces. Price: $44.90 to $49.90
Available at LifeRacer Swimwear and Baby Online.

Totseat

Not too keen on sitting your little one on the high chairs while eating out at restaurants? Take along this handy Totseat chair harness to keep your tot secure while they sit on an adult chair.

Foldable to pocket-size and machine washable, you can bring along this Totseat with you wherever you go!

Price: $49.90
Available at Mothercare and Niche Babies.

Travel Grobag Baby Sleep Bags

Prop your tot into this sleep bag and fasten the zip at the front to keep them warm and comfortable during your trip. Use it during bedtime at the hotel or while you’re on the move with the little one in the stroller. Price: $62.50 to $77.50
Available at Motherswork, Mothercare, Baby Online, Toys R Us and www.babyshop.com.sg.

Trunki Ride On Suitcase

Here’s a fun way to make your trip more enjoyable for your little ones! Fill up this Trunki suitcase with their essentials and get them to sit on in whenever they need to rest their tired feet. This Trunki suitcase is also the perfect size for a hand luggage to take along on your flight! Price: $84.90 to $89.90
Available at all leading retailers including Motherswrok, Mothercare, The Planet Traveller, Toys R Ys, Baby Online.

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Justina Goh

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