20 Target Things To Make Traveling With Toddlers Easy

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Once they can walk, vacations get a lot more interesting.

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Each cot has a 75-pound weight limit and a sleep surface that is 48 inches long, so you'll be able to use this for quite a few years.

Promising review: "My toddler loves his cot, and it's perfect to fold up and store at both the sitter and the grandparents' houses. Great quality and comes with the sheet, which fit perfectly." —ba0718

Price: $29.99

This Shark Tank favorite product goes right over the Pack-n-Play or other travel crib — or even many travel cots! — to create a dark environment for optimal sleep! This updated model includes two fan pockets, a pocket for a baby monitor, and new ventilation flaps. It also comes with a handy carrying bag, making it super easy to travel with.

Price: $179.99 (available in two colors)

This strap can also be easily used on a shopping cart or anything else where you need a toddler to stay close.

Price: $9.99

Promising review: "These trays are awesome. It came with a thick rubber band-like piece and another cup-shaped piece to make it fit more cup holders. It works in my Graco Extend2Fit and my Graco Turbo Booster as well as my Subaru Forester's cup holders. The tray is deep enough to keep the food from sliding off of it while you are driving. I bought two of these to use while traveling across the country to visit family, and they made the trip so much easier, and we didn’t have to deal with kids getting upset when they accidentally drop their food. They are also one solid piece so there are no small pieces that can break off and become choking hazards." —Alicia

Price: $17.99 (available in two colors)

Promising review: "I liked the pockets for organizing drawing materials for my grands to use while riding in my car." —Puppylove

Price: $23.99+ (available in two colors)

Promising review: "Purchased two for a little roadtrip. Handy for tablets and kids' snacks. The markers only came with a pink unicorn one and a blue one. A 2-year-old and 5-year-old. Pretty cool, and the kids enjoyed them, too." —Emma

Price: $33.95 (available in three colors)

Promising review: "We’ve had this lunch box for two years now! We purchased it for my son in 2021. He has been using it every day throughout kindergarten, summer camp, and now first grade. It’s never leaked, it’s easy to open and close for my son, and it's easy to wash. The compartments are also just the right size for his meals." —Laurent

Price: $27.99 (available in eight colors)

Promising review: "This is our third time repurchasing this model, and we love it! Best kid's water bottle by far, and my daughter loves the cute design choices. It's easy for her to use and carry on her own, and we don't have issues with it leaking." —Alexis M

Price: $16.99 (available in 11 designs)

Disposable products not your thing? Try these easy-to-store and easy-to-clean foldable silicone mats instead!

Promising review: "I love these disposable story mats, and my daughter loves them, too. I love that you can take them anywhere to use; they are very convenient, and they have an adhesive strip to keep them in place on the table. My daughter loves looking at the pictures on the mat." —VickyM

Price: $9.88 for a package of 18

Price: $9.99 (also available in blue)

My kids have a similar set from Melissa & Doug, and they are a play staple for my 3-year-old even when we're not traveling. She loves creating scenes and placing the stickers on the page, and I love how quiet it is when she sits down to create with them. They are definitely in my kids' travel backpacks for both plane and car rides.

Price: $23.99 for a set of three

Promising review: "My son loves these books! I feel like they’re well worth the money for how much my toddler enjoys them. It’s great that you can use them over and over again as well!" —Sarah

Price: $21.49 for a set of three

Promising review: "My toddler loves this tablet. And it’s a better option than screen time tablets. We took it on a plane flight, and it kept her occupied for a good while." —Ktmoore

Price: $15.99 (originally $39.99; available in two colors)

Promising review: "BEST PURCHASE EVER. I used the Kangaroos for a good 10 months, but now that my son is 1 and 26 pounds, I needed something different. This backpack is so lightweight. My son is so safe, secure, and comfy in it. My workouts just got so much easier. This is perfect for walks and hikes." —AJ

Price: $129.99

I have several friends with neurodivergent toddlers that have found great success with these backpacks! We got one to use as a backpack for my 3-year-old when she was younger, and she still brings it into doctor appointments for some toys to keep her occupied.

Promising review: "I bought this because we were flying cross-country for a wedding. I wanted my toddler to be able to walk through the airport, but I’m just a teensy bit paranoid and really didn’t want to risk losing track of her. We had no issues with the design of the leash, and she didn’t mind it, either. Plus, she was able to carry her own toys and snacks for the trip. My ONLY complaint is that I wish the bottle pocket on the side was bigger or had more stretch. Her water bottle (a kids' Camelbak Eddy) doesn’t really fit. But one of her little stuffed animals could fit there, so not totally useless for us. We haven’t had it for very long, but it’s definitely gotten plenty of use already, and it still looks brand new." —Lily koe

Price: $19.99

Promising review: "It’s so much taller than any other umbrella stroller out there. I’m 5'9", and my hubby is 6'3", and it works well for the both of us. It’s easy to collapse and throw in the car with one hand. It’s super lightweight, maneuvers well, reclines back very far, and has storage under the seat and a large pocket in back! I use this more than any of my other five strollers." —Newmommy

Price: $99.99

Promising review: "I have found this to be a great little fan. Yes, it runs on batteries and requires a tiny screwdriver to open the cover. But, I'm ok with that because my curious little ones can't open the battery cover. This fan cools my little girl off well in the Florida heat. The batteries so far have lasted us through multiple uses, like walking around the zoo and at the playground. I plan to order more for each of my kids so they won't argue over the fan anymore!" —MamaH

Price: $8.99

Promising review: "Bought these for my 3-year-old, and he absolutely loves them. Easy to connect to his tablet, the charge lasts forever, and they also come with stickers if they want to decorate them." —King

Price: $34.99

Each potty comes with 12 disposable bags and a travel bag.

Promising review: "LOVE HOW CONVENIENT THIS IS!! My child is terrified of public restroom toilets, but being potty trained, this comes in so handy and fits in the smallest diaper bag. Easy and fast to set up and easy to clean up! The bags are top quality and lined with paper so there’s essentially no mess!!" —RHill17

Price: $22.99

Promising review: "Love these individual packs. Easy to place in my diaper bag and on the go." —Naomi

Price: $3.19 for a box of 24

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