Travel

Everything in the bag has to earn the space. The best travel gear is the stuff a kid can manage without handing it to you.

10 practical guidesUpdated October 6, 2026

Travel-day setup

For the long middle of a trip: headphones, entertainment, and things a kid can reach from a car seat.

Sleep & everyday basics

The few items that deserve room in a carry-on or a sleepover bag.

Keep browsing through the parts of family life that overlap with travel.

ToddlersBalance bikes, kitchen towers, toddler headphones, cups and shoes for the stage where they want to do everything themselves.Family TechKids tablets, story players, smartwatches, night lights and wake clocks, with the setup work and parental controls spelled out.SleepNight lights, ok-to-wake clocks, sleeping bags and blackout curtains for bedtimes that need fewer steps, not more.