Review: 3 products for flying with toddlers

The must-have gear to make taking to the skies with tots just a little less stressful.

Catch some zzzs – ergoPouch Sleep Suit Bag RRP: $59.95—$84.95

Getting your little person to sleep is high on the agenda for most parents flying with tots. It’s not just the glares from fellow passengers that fill you with fear; it’s the jet-lagged baby at the other end of the flight. Soften that landing with an ergoPouch Sleep Suit Bag. This cosy suit converts from a stretchy sleeping bag with nappy-change access to a sleep suit with legs and grip pads on the bottom of the feet. With TOG ratings (measure of thermal resistance/warmth) of 0.3, 2.5, and 3.0, you can select the right weight for your destination.

Our verdict Especially good for combatting freezing in-flight air conditioning.

Standout sit-down luggage – Trunki Design Your Own RRP: $99.954

Let your kid design their own Trunki suitcase for the ultimate in pre-travel novelty. Trunki’s range of ride-on suitcases doubles as a source of entertainment for kids who are stuck waiting in airport lounges. Make their bag stand out by logging into the Trunki site’s customiser tool and letting your kid go nuts with the colour and pattern selector. Made from lightweight durable plastic, these suitcases come with a free five-year guarantee against even the most destructive toddlers.

Our verdict Ideal for getting a nervous traveller excited about an upcoming trip.

Safe and dry – Plane Pal Pram Pal RRP: $49.95

Have you ever arrived at your destination only to find that your pram has taken a beating in transit? Or been sitting in the rain on the luggage trailer? The Pram Pal universal pram protector is a zip-up cover that ensures your pram arrives dry, clean and undamaged. Made from high quality waterproof nylon, it is available in two sizes: large for double prams and regular for narrower prams, strollers and cots.

Our verdict This is a no-brainer for protecting an expensive pram from rough handling.

This article originally appeared in Holidays with Kids magazine. To subscribe to the latest issue, click here.