First Time Travel with Baby

The hardest thing about taking our babies on their first big trip is that no matter how much we plan, there is always an unexpected flight delay or explosive diaper to make us wish we had just stayed home. We can't control your airline or your baby's digestion, but we can try to help you be better prepared for those not-so-welcome moments with a couple of great products with traveling mamas and their babies in mind.

For Mom

JJ Cole's Travel Pod Set wins our vote for their clever and stylish trio of must-have-within-reach items: a small pacifier pod, an insulated bottle pod, and a handy diaper and wipes pod that lets you tote just enough diapers to get your from Point A to Point B. We love that the PVC and Phthalates-free laminated canvas fabric comes in cool, modern designs that are super easy to clean since we firmly believe that everything in a baby's life should be wash-and-go.

With handles that attach the pods anywhere, all you have to remember is that the pacifier pod is clipped to your belt, the bottle pod is hanging from your diaper bag and the diapers and wipes pod is nestled neatly inside your carry-on bag. Or something like that.

 

For Baby

We've all gotten stuck on a backed-up runway or stalled in highway traffic when our babes decide they want something to eat and they want it NOW. With ZoLi's On-the-Go Formula and Snack Dispenser, snack time is within arm's reach with its four snap-together compartments, each holding either finger food or up to five scoops of formula. And we're just as relieved to know that there will be no BPA's or Phthalates served with those Cheerios.

At a substantial 8" tall, we have no problem locating the container even in the bag stowed beneath our seat. We also appreciate that the sections come apart so that we can just take a couple of them with us on shorter jaunts. Although, knowing the unpredictable nature of travel, take all four, just in case.