Traveling With Kids

Traveling With Infants and Toddler is getting easier. Really!  “One of the most common question we get from parents is ‘Where will I have my baby or toddler sleep safely when we’re traveling?” says Beth McGregor of Traveling With Kids, a website specializing in products and information to simplify traveling with children. 

“There are some great choices for parents,” says McGregor. “Gone are the days of dragging around a bulky, 20-pound port-a-crib, now there are several choices that weigh less than 8 pounds and pack easily into a suitcase.”

First is Kidco’s PeaPod Plus Travel Bed for infants and toddlers is a great choice and it comes in two fun color combinations – Red/Navy and Princess Pink.  To set up the PeaPod Plus, simply open the zipper storage case, remove the elastic strap and the bed pops open – literally.  To fold it away, simply hold the sides and twist and fold, and slide it back into its nylon storage case.  Did I mention it weighs 6 pounds and works for infants – 4 year olds!   Open dimensions: 52.5″L x 34″W x 25″H  Folded dimensions: 19″L x 6.5″Hx 19″W

Next is the new Traveller Travel Crib, the latest brainstorm from the guys at Phil & Ted’s.  The Traveller has replaced the very popular T2 Travel Cot and added some great new features.  First, it’s easier to set-up than the T2 and it also has a new “side entry” option in addition to the original top entry T2 and weighs just 6 lbs Open dimensions: 51″ x 25″ x 31″ Folded: 25″ x 9″ x 9″ For ages newborn to 3 years.

The Pogy Travel Bassinet is great for newborns and small infants. It set’s up easily, comes with a comfy mattress for baby and weighs less than 5 lbs!  Open dimensions - 39″L x 18″W x 18″H  Folded dimensions - 17″ x 15″ x 3″