Must-Have Travel Gear

As every parent knows, traveling with little ones can be extra challenging. To help you get through the busy holiday season, we've put together the best gear to make travel easier, safer and more fun – at least for your kids! By Danielle Friedland

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If your child tends to wander away, inking them temporarily with your cell number using Tattoos with a Purpose's Lost and Found Temporary Tattoos ($1.30) will make sure that they can be safely returned to you. (Great for special needs children who can't communicate.)

You know that sucking and swallowing will prevent inner ear pain, right? So make sure your baby is nursing, drinking from a bottle, or using a pacifier, etc. during takeoff and landing.
RaZbaby's Keep-It-Kleen pacifier ($6) has a built-in cover that snaps shut when dropped (and you really don't want anything that goes in your baby's mouth touching the nasty airplane floor).

The inflatable Redema Ottoman Footrest ($55) was designed to serve pregnant and nursing women, but is great for kids who rest their short legs and feet and rest on during layovers.
A diaper changing kit like Skip Hop's Pronto ($30) makes trips to the restroom easier and cleaner.
Always always always have a spare set of clothes for everyone on board. Trust us. babysparewear ($42, plus save 20% with CELEBBABY20) is a cute option.

Great Web Sites
JetWithKids.com is packed with family travel tips, travel products (with reviews!) and printable lists (carry-on list, travel checklist, airport task list, and much more).
TravelingMom.com gives moms firsthand stories about everything having to do with travel.