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Micralite FastFold Superlite Stroller, $320
Well, the name really does say it all, doesn't it? Rocking and rolling steady with the features of a full-size stroller and the functions of an umbrella stroller, this 14-pound wonder takes easy, breezy to a whole new level of comfort for you (it maneuvers with one hand!) and your little one (the seat reclines for extra comfort, aka naps while Mommy and Daddy enjoy afternoon drinks alfresco).
Gift Certificate from JetSetBabies.com, $50
JetSetBabies.com is the ultimate vacation one-stop shop for families with little ones. With the motto "travel smart, travel light" as their guide, this wanderlust-for-wee-ones depot carries all the baby gear essentials you need to keep Baby safe, clean, entertained and well taken care of in style. Baby bonus: They'll even ship your purchases to your vacation destination.
The Lisa Chiccine First-Class Carry-On Collection, $80
Don't let FAA regulations keep your tresses on lockdown—or hold you up at the security gates. From famed hairstylist to the stars Lisa Chiccine's Products on the Run line, this TSA-approved ultra-luxe travel hair-care set comes complete with Luminating Shampoo, Luminating Conditioner, Control Thickening Gel, Full Thickening Volume Spray and Hold Weightless Satin Hairspray—everything you need to go here, there and everywhere with great hair.
Mayron's Baby Travel Size Diaper Cream, $18
Going on the road without Mayron's Baby Travel Size Diaper Cream would be a rash decision. Our Best Barrier & Diaper Cream kicks the butt of its paraben-filled competitors with its all-natural ingredients, including vitamins A, C, D, E and F; pro-vitamin B5; and a blend of essential oils. This wonder-salve, created by award-winning actress and director Melanie Mayron and her pharmaceutical chemist father, keeps Baby's behind (and other prone-to-chafing-and-chapping places) sitting pretty on those long day’s journeys into night.
Trio of beach reads, $78
There's nothing like diving into a good book, especially when you're reading on the beach with a margarita in hand. Escape with The Summer We Read Gatsby, Lies My Mother Never Told Me and A Ticket to the Circus, three of our top eight summer selections. For more information on these reads and the others on our list, check out our "Takin' It to the Beach" summer read wrap-up.
Pillow Pet from Travel with Me, $24.95
Courtesy of Travel-With-Me.com, makers of their own innovative travel accessories like disposable airplane pillowcases, a Pillow Pet goes from stuffed animal to full-size pillow with a simple unlatch of its strap. The cuddly, machine-washable (but not recommended for the dryer) bedfellow is a cozy companion that's certain to ease your wee one's travel-weary mind and maybe, just maybe, get her to take a nap.
AbbyRoo Bag, $39
Get organized—and stay organized—with this versatile sanity-saver of a bag by Abby Roo. Complete with eight mesh zippered pockets and one large back pocket, plus adjustable straps for across-the-body or shoulder sporting, it's the ultimate travel tote.
Set of Donna Dunagan Monogrammed Beach Towels, $30
Lounge by the pool or at the beach (yeah, as if that's possible with kids in tow) on a set of these fabulous, photo-op-worthy monogrammed beach towels by Donna Dunagan.
Giddy On-the-Go Toddler Snacks, $27.99
Keep the kiddos fueled and cure their "are we there yet?" whines with these delicious snacks from Giddy. Doing double duty as both a wholesome snack made with real fruit and 100 percent whole grains and an interactive "snacktivity," Giddy's goodies encourages kids to play with their food, giving healthy eating (and its usual connotations of boring) a fun-filled makeover—and Mom and Dad their sanity back.
líllébaby Oslo Diaper Bag, $75
Carrying everything from laptops to diapers, this dapper diaper bag keeps Mommy (or Daddy) on the go in style. Complete with a deluxe changing pad and just about everything else Junior needs, the fashion-meets-function baby-gear carryall ensures you're ready for the ch-ch-ch-changes (diaper, clothing, mood) that are certain to come your way.
