Totseat
Over the meadow and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go... with a car seat, booster seat, and highchair in tow! But there's a better way. Totseat makes a fabric, easy to pack, easy to wash, easy to adapt fabric "chair harness" that converts most any chair to a safe haven for your babe. Available in a variety of fab fabrics. More info at Totseat.com. Available in limited styles for $29.95 at Amazon.com.
An Umbrella Stroller with Bells, Whistles ... and a Built-In Diaper Bag
You need all the hands you can get when you are traveling with a little one and the built-in diaper bag and great features of Baby Cargo's Deluxe 50 stroller might just rock your world. First of all, it's great looking. Second, it has a ton of features ... including grommets to dangle toys, reclining seat, footrest, a smartly-designed cellphone holder that lets you text hands free and the all important diaper bag that hooks right on to the handle. Third, it is a super reasonable $99.97, exclusively at WalMart.
Shag Shoe Bag
I don't know about you, but I hate packing my shoes in with the general population of my clothing. And now I don't have to. Shag Shoe Bags are designed to give you a spot for your shoes that keeps them away from your favorite sweater. Constructed of tough but lightweight nylon, they also boast a handle in case you want to carry-on your Manolo Blahniks. For more info, visit shagyourshoes.com. $14.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond
Ziploc's Space Bags
If you are packing for a family of four, five or even six, every bit of space counts and Ziploc's Space Bags for travel can help. Just load 'em up, squeeze out the air and pack them flat. You will truly be shocked by how much your clothing compresses, making room for just one more Chrismas sweater. An added bonus – they're airtight and waterproof. $19.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond and elsewhere.
Desert Dweller Flash Cards
When my son was young, we spent hours flipping through a set of animal flashcards, none as beautifully rendered as Desert Dweller Flash Cards by artist Julie Rustad. $20 for A to Z.
The Yondi Kids Travel Pillow
Neck pillows for travel have become downright ubiquitous, but none are as cute the bright colors and animal themes of the Yondi Kids Travel Pillow from Trunki. $15 from Trunki.com
