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As a mom of a one-year-old, I would love any gift that helps make the journey of parenting just a little easier – especially when it comes to traveling with the little one. The holiday season is here, and for families who love to travel, the right gear can make all the difference.
Whether it’s small conveniences or big gifts, these thoughtful ideas will inspire stress-free journeys and unforgettable adventures.
On-the-Go Essentials to Fill Their Stockings: Gifts Up to $15
Handzies Soap + Water Wipes
Price: Starting at $7.99
Website: Handzies
One of the biggest worries when traveling with littles is being around a lot of people’s germs. Getting sick on vacation is not fun for anyone. I find it handy to have wipes to make sure I always have a way to clean my daughter’s hands. Handzies Soap + Water Wipes provide a gentle, natural clean without alcohol, triclosan, or artificial perfumes. Perfect for carry-ons or backpacks, these individually packaged wipes provide a great way to keep those little hands (and the parent’s hands) clean.
Motif Wet-Dry Bag
Price: $9.99
Website: Motif Wet-Dry Bag
A must-have for parents to store in the diaper bag, especially when confined to seats on a plane and something I have definitely used more than once. Whether your little one has an accident or spills food all over their clothes (or yours), this waterproof bag helps parents keep dirty/wet clothes separate from everything else.
Compact, practical, and endlessly reusable, it’s the perfect stocking stuffer that will quickly become a favorite travel companion.
CamelBak Eddy® Kids Water Bottle
Price: Starting at $14
Website: CamelBak Eddy®
Keep these little ones happy and hydrated while traveling with CamelBak’s kids’ water bottles, featuring fun prints like mermaids, sharks, and unicorns.
Perfect for outdoor adventures, these durable, spill-proof bottles are crafted with eco-friendly materials like Tritan™ Renew plastic (50 percent recycled content) and insulated stainless steel to keep water cooler longer.
Practical Presents to Enhance Family Adventures: Gifts Up to $30
LittleYogaSocks Grip Socks
Price: Starting at $22.95 for four pairs
Website: LittleYogaSocks
Good socks can be one of the hardest items to find for kiddos. They either always fall off, or the little walkers/runners are slipping everywhere on hard surfaces, something parents don’t want to deal with when traveling.
For the tiny adventurers learning to walk or toddle, LittleYogaSocks offer warmth, comfort, and anti-slip grip for hardwood floors, trampoline parks, and play gyms. Their stay-on design keeps active little feet cozy, and each purchase helps support newborns in need through Loved Twice.
BuddyPhones
Price: Starting at $19.99
Website: BuddyPhones
Whether little ones are watching a movie on an airplane or if they just need some noise cancellation from travel noise, headphones are essential for traveling parents. Designed for kids up to age 9, BuddyPhones combine fun designs with sound-limiting technology to protect young ears.
Add StoryPhones for screen-free entertainment with Disney character stories, or opt for customizable shields for a personal touch. The ZenShield option even helps kids relax with soothing sounds—perfect for long trips!
Jaq Jaq Bird Cities of Wonder Erasable Book
Price: $28
Website: Cities of Wonder Erasable Book
Even though my daughter is only one and not able to fully color on her own yet, she loves to watch me draw or color as she is constantly taking in all the details around her. Foster creativity with these erasable travel books, whether on the plane or riding in the car on a long road trip.
Kids can explore famous cities, color and trace with four included ButterStix® while learning about the world with an educational, interactive map guide that is included with each city.
Lavoh Face Cloth
Price: Starting at $25
Website: Lavoh
This is a gift for parents because sometimes parents need something a little luxurious when they are handling everything else for a family vacation. These reusable, eco-friendly cloths remove makeup, sunscreen, and dirt using only water.
Compact, sustainable, and incredibly soft, they’re an excellent gift for parents looking to simplify their skincare routine while traveling.
The Ultimate Travel Upgrades: Gifts Up to $300
Rumpl Everywhere Mat
Price: $80
Website: Rumpl Everywhere Mat
In the event of a travel delay at the airport or somewhere you may have to wait longer than you can hold your kiddo, having a mat to put on the floor for them to play can really come in handy.
This foldable, water-resistant mat provides a clean and comfortable spot for kids at the airport, park, or hotel. It unfolds to 52” x 75” and packs down compactly to store in the diaper bag, offering convenience and peace of mind during family travels.
Therafit Slip-On Shoes
Price: Starting at $79
Website: Therafit Slip-On Shoes
Another gift for parents, Therafit’s line of slip-on shoes make TSA a breeze. No one wants to have to deal with tying your shoes after security when you have the kids and all of your luggage.
Their patented technology provides cushioning and support, helping to reduce the aches and pains that come from the stress of everyday activities (especially the long walks to airport gates), in a variety of styles and colors for guaranteed comfort all year long.
These doctor-approved shoes are equipped with patented, customizable technology and proudly carry the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance, a testament to their quality and effectiveness.
No Reception Club Getaway Diaper Bag
Price: Starting at $235
Website: The Getaway Bag
No Reception Club is probably one of my favorite brands for traveling with kids. All their bags are made by parents with parents in mind, and the compartments make organization so easy.
This diaper bag is designed with unparalleled organization for feeding, changing, and entertaining little ones on the go. The Travel Bundle includes a lunch bag, stroller clips, and shelves, ensuring everything is within reach and includes the Sidekick, which helps store diapers and wipes for an easy trip to the bathroom for a diaper change.
While not wearing the Sidekick, it fits snuggly in the side of the diaper bag. They have truly thought of everything.
Munchkin Sparrow Ultra Compact Travel Stroller from Rebelstork
Price: Starting at $154.99
Website: Sparrow Ultra Compact Travel Stroller
For families that travel frequently like mine, a travel stroller is a must. It helps zip the kiddos through the airport and makes sure you have a safe place for them to sit. Lightweight and easily foldable, this Munchkin stroller, sold by Rebelstork, fits in most airplane overhead bins and easily runs through security.
Thousands of the most popular baby gear brands partner directly with Rebelstork to process and quality check their returns and overstock, handing over up to 50 percent off when shopping at Rebelstork, making it a great place for an amazing gift at an affordable price.
TriVersa Luxe Passport Holder
Price: $289
Website: TriVersa Luxe
In the past, I have always used a sling bag when traveling with my daughter because it provides quick access to my wallet, keys, etc., but I recently discovered this TriVersa Luxe Passport Holder.
It looks so much nicer than a fanny pack, and makes me feel a little more put together when traveling. Sophisticated and functional, this metallic leather passport holder doubles as a crossbody bag with space for several family passports, cards, and a phone.
Experiences Over Things: Travel Gift Cards
BnbFinder
Website: Bnbfinder.com
I can’t believe I didn’t know about Bnbfinder until recently. Unlike Airbnb and VRBO, bnbfinder never charges travelers service fees, saving an average of 20 percent per booking.
This savings is substantial, which can go toward a higher-end stay, a bigger property, an extra night, toward their other travel expenses, or simply keep it in the bank. Give the gift of a Bnbfinder gift card, which can be used toward a variety of professionally managed vacation rentals.
BabyQuip
Website: Babyquip.com
This is one of my favorite hacks for traveling with a little one. It can be so expensive and a pain to haul and check all the gear your little one needs, like a pack and play, high chair, etc. while traveling.
BabyQuip rents baby gear like cribs, strollers, and toy packages in over 1,500 destinations, delivered straight to your hotel or vacation rental. This service eliminates the hassle of packing bulky equipment, ensuring stress-free family vacations.
Luggage Forward
Website: Luggageforward.com
For a white-glove service that simplifies travel, Luggage Forward ships luggage directly to your destination, which eliminates the worry that so many parents have while traveling of their luggage not arriving at their destination with their plane.
This gift card allows parents to travel hands-free, making airport navigation smoother.
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Author Bio: Kirstin is a Denver-based writer who has traveled internationally since childhood. She looks forward to sharing the world with her daughter and inspiring families to venture out on trips of their own through her writing.
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