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Tiny TravelTrophies: Packing Edition

As parents we know finding the dream destination is just the first step on a long (oh so long) pre-holiday to-do list. Which is why, in a bid to alleviate your mummy mental load, we’ve pulled together the ultimate parental packing list. We’ve scoured our DMS, studied our emails and put products through their paces to bring you Tiny TravelTrophies: The Packing Edition. From the travel prams worth the money, to the sleep aids you should definitely designate suitcase space, each and every one of these items has been recommended by a fellow mum or dad – so you know these are awards you can trust 

Words by Frankie Collinson

Published: 7th May 2024 | Last updated: 4th June 2026

The best baby carriers and slings

Omni Breeze Ergobaby carrier £184.90The most famed sling, the Omni Breeze makes carrying babes, well, easy, breezy! Suitable from newborn to toddler, the cost per wear is unbeatable. Designed with lightweight mesh it’s a saviour on sunny days
Osprey Poco LT £300One for adventures, big or small, the Osprey Poco LT is made for mamas (and papas) who love to explore. Hiking with tots in tow is now possible thanks to this light weight, easy to pack, carrier
Wildride Toddler Carrier £99A sling for the style conscious, the Wildride Carrier has been designed to offer ergonomic comfort when carrying (not so tiny) toddlers on your hip. An excellent alternative for prams on the sand, the designs are both fashion-forward and great for your parental posture

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The Armadillo Baby Carrier £305

Bumpsuit

Having tried a lot of carriers over the course of having 3 children, from Baby Bjorn to Artipoppe, hands my favourite is the Bumpsuit Armadillo. It's comfortable, easy to wear, comes in LA chic colours and best of all - it has a clever cover to go over your baby's head. Ideal for if you are walking in the sun, or just want to protect them from crumbs landing on their head whilst you eat (we've all been there...)

Mama @theglamshrockchat to the team

The best travel prams

Babyzen YOYO £359The name synonymous with travel buggies, the airplane approved YOYO is a firm family favourite for a reason. Offering the ultimate parental practicality, it folds and unfolds with one hand, can be slipped on the shoulder and easily evolves as your tiny traveller grows
Mountain Buggy nano £230Created with overhead lockers in mind, the ultra lightweight and compact nano is a cheaper stroller solution, but not universally accepted by airlines. The rear wheel suspensions make navigating cobbled city streets a lot more pleasant, plus the underseat storage is spacious
Joolz Aer + £429For a smooth ride, the Joolz Aer is a superhero among strollers. Taking the crown for excelling in manoeuvrability, this is the chic, compact, companion for parents seeking a pleasant push. Airline approved, it also has the easiest one-hand fold

Reviews from other parents

The Mountain Buggy nano has been our number 1 travel essential. And we travel a lot! The perfect portable pram, it has been with us from the UK to New Zealand, Oman to Mauritius, France, Italy and beyond. The pram packs up just as small as the YOYO and fits in all the overhead compartments we've used, with a generous basket below. Perfect for whizzing around the airport or cobbled lanes. Sophia has had plenty of snoozes on the go, as it offers a lie flat mode suitable from birth, plus a universal travel system to accommodate car seats - 100% recommend

Mama @stephsrowe

As a pilot, the BabyZen YOYO was by far the most popular buggy I'd seen onboard. So I knew when I became a mum I needed to get one for myself! It's super convenient to be able to fold down into the overhead locker and is widely recognized by all major airlines

Mama @mariariddell89

The BabyZen YOYO is a lifesaver when on holiday; it's lightweight, folds down very easily and fits into the cabin luggage space meaning we can keep our toddler in the pushchair all the way until the plane. No waiting around at the other end for strollers. Airport staff instantly recognize the pushchair which makes for an easier check in process

Mama @shree88

The YOYO pushchair is an absolute travel essential. It's light and compact, so very easy to carry or pack in the car. It's also small enough to fit in the overhead lockers of planes - so the children can be pushed all the way to the plane and directly from it! An absolute lifesaver when travelling solo. I've had it for 6 years, it's travelled around the world with us and it's still going strong!

Mama @charlottestrada

The best travel sleep aids

Babymoov YOO Travel Wireless Video Monitor £160There’s no need to stress over sockets thanks to the wireless Babymoov YOO monitor. With a 250m range it’s your digital babysitting bestie for avoiding holiday nap traps. The nightlight, temperature indicator and talk-back function nail the anxiety-free adult-alone-time brief
SlumberPod Sleep Tent £281 Affording multiple rooms on holiday isn’t always achievable, which is where the game-changing SlumberPod sleep tent comes in. A portable black-out tent, designed to easily pop over cribs, this is the ultimate sleep solution for spend-savvy room sharing
Tommee Tippee Groclock £33Easing the time difference juggle struggle, the portable Groclock helps tiny travellers adapt to their new holiday sleep schedules, with colour-coded wake up and bedtimes

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  • TravelSnug Cushion

    TravelSnug

    I used the TravelSnug as a cushion for my little one to sleep on top of me on a long haul flight. It definitely made the 11 hours in the air a lot easier, as I didn't have to hold her in position and my arms didn't ache. It's like a little cocoon - that's the best way I can describe it. BA didn't allow for extendable leg rests, so it's a great alternate option

    Mama @harri.mak.vandinitake a look

  • YOO Travel Wireless Video Monitor £160

    Babymoov

    Our first holiday when the twins were 3 months old proved that the all-singing all-dancing monitor we used at home was just too much hassle to take away with us. Babymoov travel range gives us just what we need with a massive range for such a small and really portable monitor

    Mama @hannah.e.milnetake a look

  • Junior Bundle Bed £300

    Bundle Beds

    This was perfect for my toddler who is now too big for a travel cot! We recently purchased the Junior Bundle Bed with the bumper and it is amazing. We've recently been on holiday and my daughter slept in it so well. The bumpers were a great purchase as she's a wriggly sleeper and they kept her contained! My husband initially thought it was too expensive but the quality is amazing. It went on the airplane for free and it saved one of us being on the villa sofa bed! I will definitely be recommending them to my friends

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The best carry-on items for family travel

CoziGo Airplane Bassinet Cover £73Revolutionising long-haul flights for parents, the CoziGo Cover attaches to airline bassinets for a smoother sky-high sleep. Known as ‘The Miracle Cover’ it can also be used across bouncers, cots, car seats and prams
Bubba Board £65 A no-muss no-fuss seat extender designed to ensure a spacious ride for little legs, on planes or trains, use for solid sleep and more room to play
Keep Em Quiet £28Entertainment is made effortless thanks to these age-appropriate activity packs. Guaranteeing screen-free-fun, Tiny Travellers are treated to books, snacks, stickers and toys

Reviews from other parents

The CoziGo was an absolute game changer! I was able to soothe my baby to sleep with the shade completely covering them, as it has loads of zips and pockets to allow access without letting in too much light. Totally breathable and it doubles up as a cover for your buggy on holiday too! Wouldn't travel long haul without it now!

Mama @amie_townley

The CoziGo is the best sleep and sun bassinet cover for little ones that will guarantee they (and you) sleep better on the flight and on holiday! I love how breathable it is for my baby and how it pops up instantly whilst being super compact too. I would never travel without it

Mama @angelica_ht

The best products to keep kids cool on a hot holiday

Babymoov Aquani anti UV tent and paddling pool £65A multipurpose, flat pack, pop up tent and paddling pool, that protects from the sun (with 50 + UPF protection) and works as an excellent al fresco napping base
SnoozeShade sun shade £35An essential, at home or abroad, the multi-award winning SnoozeShade blocks out light and 99% of UV for sun-safe snoozes on-the-go
JoJo Maman Bebe Toddler Muslin Sleeping Bag £30Ideal for hot summer nights and holidays, the 1 tog muslin sleeping bag, keeps babes snug and sound asleep, ensuring that they don’t overheat

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Sheepskin pram liner £109

Binibamba

People don't realize sheepskin liners are PERFECT for hot weather. As a buggy liner it is made of the softest sheepskin that helps regulate a baby's temperature. What's so great about it is its usefulness all year round. It's snuggly in winter and keeps the kids cool and sweat free in the summer. We never go on holiday without it and it fits my YOYO perfectly

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The best holiday accessories for children

Slipfree shoes £16A multipurpose non-slip-swim-shoe that protects tiny toes from hot sand and verrucas too. The barefoot feel and super cute designs have kids of all ages desperate to don them
Izipizi sunglasses £30Keeping even the smallest of eyes safe in the sun, Izipizi’s fashion-forward range of sunglasses can be styled out from newborn. The nifty removable strap keeps everything in place, whilst the polarised lenses provide maximum protection
Grass & Air rash vest £21Finding chic, non-character swimwear for tots is notoriously hard. Unil Grass & Air entered the fray. Their unisex rash vests are both stylish and sunsafe. The neutral design and high-quality also makes them perfect hand-me-down material

Reviews from other parents

For us, Slipfree shoes are just so versatile. They keep our boys safe from slipping in and around the pool, prevent their feet from being burnt around the pool and on the sand, and allow them so much more freedom to not having to keep coming to us and putting shoes on. There's nothing finer for a freedom hunting toddler than being unrestricted in going from pool, to play area, pottering to the sea, all without slipping! They're the first item on my holiday packing lust and we keep a pair in our home swim bag as well

Mama @frankie_alford

Best ease-inducing family travel essentials

Solar Buddies sunscreen applicator £8The world’s first child-friendly, refillable sunscreen applicator, made from 94% recyclable plastic. Simply decant your favourite SPF and roll onto little (arms &) legs, for mess-free coverage. The chunky design also makes it easy for kids to apply themselves
Nuby RapidCool Formula Feeding Kit £80A travel-friendly solution to formula feeding, the Nuby RapidCool Kit comes with everything you need to make a bottle on-the-go. There’s no need to fret over access to a kettle while you’re out and about, thanks to the insulated flask. The RapidCool brings milk to temperature in as little as 2 minutes, keeping hanger at bay
Scrunch Bucket & Spade Bundle £23Suitcase and spend savvy parents will love the foldable bucket and spade bundle from Scrunch. Say goodbye to eye-wateringly expensive, plastic fantastic options sold by the seaside, and BYOB(ucket)

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  • Scrunch Bucket & Spade Bundle £23

    Scrunch

    Our girls love the collapsible silicone Scrunch Bucket & Spade. It takes up minimal space in our luggage and being reusable and recycle is better for the environment

    Mama @clairesuchtake a look

  • BubbleBum Inflatable Car Booster Seat £35

    BubbleBum

    Having lugged heavy car seats around, gambled with whether a taxi or car hire company will have a suitable one, and received filthy, non-age appropriate options when abroad, this lightweight, travel friendly portable blow up car seat gives the ultimate peace of mind

    Mama @thefamilytraveldetectivestake a look

  • Trunki Ride On Suitcase £50

    Trunki

    I love our Trunki mostly because Maggie loves our Trunki! It means she's excited to help me pack, willingly rides along on it at the airport (which is a lot easier on my arms than carrying her!), and as a bonus, although it's technically bigger than most budget airline's carry on allowance (I'm looking at you Ryanair), it's their policy to make an exception and accept them - so you get bonus extra packing space

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