Ready to travel? Here are some things to bring along. Keep your child both safe and entertained with these ideas from the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA), which evaluates and tests all these road-ready products.
100 Words About Places I Go bilingual book
Explore words about the places you’re traveling to with this bilingual learning book. Go to the beach, the farm, the park and more in any season and discover age-appropriate words in both English and Spanish. $17.99, ages 18 months to 5 years, store.leapfrog.com
SENA aire Turn any room into the baby’s room for a perfect getaway. Features easy setup, Advanced Air Design™ 360° of ventilation, and a certified organic cotton sheet. $379.95, newborn to 30 lbs., height 35 inches, nunababy.com
Sunkitö anti-UV pop-up play tent Designed to protect your child from the sun (SPF 50+), sand, wind and mosquitoes on family outings. $49.99, ages newborn to 36 months, bbluvgroup.com
ZURU Glove-A-Bubbles Make 1000s of bubbles anywhere with these fun animal, Rainbocorns or Paw Patrol-themed gloves that come with resealable bags of bubble solution. $1.99, ages 4 and older, zuru.com
Tiny Twinkle Mess-Proof Easy Bibs Soft, lightweight and water-repellent, these colorful bibs are a
great way to protect from messes and keep baby comfortable during mealtime. $6.99, ages 6 to 24 months, tinytwinkle.com
On The Go Activity Set (3 Pack) Keep babies and toddlers busy and learning while out and about. Includes a phone, remote control, and game controller, all with colors, shapes, numbers, lights and sounds. $39.99, ages 3 months and older, tlji.com
Solär baby and toddler sunglasses
A cool pair of shades for your little one, offering optimal protection against UV rays. Safe, stylish, durable and reversible. $19.99, newborn and older, bbluvgroup.com
Dana’s Music Playground Podcast Enjoy a magical hour of music and fun with Dana, an award-winning singer and songwriter, in this interactive, educational “little kiddo” radio show. Ages 2 to 6, free. Podcast available at danasmusicplayground.com
Spläsh baby paddling pool Perfectly sized for infants and toddlers to splish and splash anywhere. Just add water, using the included collapsible bucket. $29.99, ages 6 months and older, bbluvgroup.com
Bug Bite Thing insect bite and sting suction tool In just three easy steps, enjoy the outdoors more with this innovative, chemical-free product that alleviates the itching, stinging and swelling caused by insect bites and stings. $9.95, bugbitething.com
SkimBe® Skips, skims, slides and jumps up to 100 feet across any water or slick surface. $19.99, ages 3 and older, waterlinetoys.com
Elena is Director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews visit nappaawards.com