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Traveling on the Go
Airports, rental cars and long days at the park.
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Travel days are where gear earns its place: a stroller that folds with one hand, a car seat the airline lets on board, and a carrier for the places a stroller can't go. Lighter almost always wins.
Our family's picks
We bought every one of these ourselves and use them on our own trips with our toddler.
Travel stroller
Stokke YOYO3 Travel StrollerFrom 6 monthsOur travel stroller: folds small and easy, from 6 months.
Travel car seat
Cosco Kids Scenera Extend Convertible Car SeatRear or forward facingOur car seat for flights and rental cars: a light convertible seat that faces backward or forward. Before you fly, check your seat's label says it is certified for aircraft.
Baby carrier
Mabe The Monarch Baby CarrierNewborn to toddlerOur carrier: soft and structured, with buckles, from newborn to toddler. Hands free where a stroller can't go.
Double stroller
Bombi Bebee Twin Double StrollerDouble, about 28 lbOur double stroller: two seats side by side at about 28 pounds, light for a double, and it folds to roughly 30 x 13 x 23 inches for the trunk.
Car seat travel bag
YOREPEK Padded Car Seat Travel BagWear it as a backpackCarries the car seat on your back through the airport and keeps it clean when you check it.
What to look for
Shopping for something else? Tap a row for what matters with a little one.
A compact travel stroller
Folds small enough for the trunk of a rental car, an elevator full of luggage, or the overhead bin.
- One-hand fold
- Under about 15 pounds
- A sun canopy that reaches down far enough for naps on the go
A car seat you can use on the plane
A child in their own car seat on the plane is the safest way to fly, and you'll need it in the rental car anyway.
- Look for the label: "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft"
- Light enough to carry through the airport
- Check that it fits your child's age, weight and height
A baby carrier
Hands free through the airport, on boardwalks and on trails where a stroller won't go.
- Fits your child's age and weight
- Padded straps for long days
- Easy to put on alone
Kids' headphones with a volume limit
Shows on the plane without the whole row listening, and without hurting little ears.
- Volume limited to about 85 decibels
- Soft, adjustable band
- A cord or long battery life
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