Ride or Lie
Let your toddler hop on and ride through the terminal with all of his or her travel essentials packed neatly in a Bed Box. Once boarded, transform it from a carry-on to a bed in five simple steps to let him or her stretch out and relax (fits on most standard economy seats).
Jetkids Bed Box (V2), $259
Keep Moving
Secure your child and keep one hand free to process your boarding pass with the Mountain Buggy Bagrider. Four wheels make manoeuvring easy, while the cushioned seat liner and five-point safety harness gives your child (up to 15 kg/33 lbs) a safe and fun ride.
Mountain Buggy Bagrider, $180
Get Packing
This 30-litre backpack will keep your kid’s toys close, and its Norwegian design will distribute weight away from the shoulders and spine. A soft book and pirate rattle will keep them entertained and their always reliable travel companion, Mouse in Suitcaseis happy to tag along.
Beckmann Urban Backpack, $129; Jellycat Unicorn Tails (book), $22; Maileg Pirate Rattle, $27, Maileg; Mouse in Suitcase, $40