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Just A List Of 24 Target Products That’ll Make Traveling With Kids, Dare I Say, Easy
Whether it’s a road trip or a cross-country flight, we’ve got two words of advice for parents: be prepared. Here’s a little help with that.
1. A water-resistant, tear-free SPF-50 Coppertone Kids roll-on zinc oxide sunscreen to easily apply (and re-apply) whenever little ones are out playing in the scorching summer sun.
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Started using the Coppertone Kids Roll-On sunscreen this summer on my toddler, and it is so clutch. It’s hard enough to get a kid to sit still in order to slather them from head to toe in sunscreen. You’re always bound to miss some spots (and guess what, the summer sun never misses). This sunscreen rolls on with a pale blue color, so you know exactly what areas you’ve covered (or missed). Rub it gently into the skin, and that blue hue disappears. Also great for touch-ups and reapplying on the run. And the best part? Your hands don’t get all greasy like they would with liquid sunscreen.
Price: $11.39
2. An 80-piece Johnson & Johnson first aid kit for any boo-boos that might happen on your trip (and they will). This pack has it all and should probably live in your car when you return from your trip.
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Contains 30 adhesive bandages in assorted sizes, 21 sheer adhesive bandages, hand-cleansing wipes, 10 gauze all-purpose dressings, and one full-sized Neosporin antibiotic ointment.
Price: $13.79
3. A two-pack of spillproof, dishwasher-safe Munchkin snack catchers for packing some munchies while keeping crumbs to a minimum on land, sea, or air.
4. A waterproof car trash can with a lid and storage pockets for instilling just a modicum of hope that you might be able to keep the car somewhat cleaner than the house. Maybe.
5. A rechargeable, three-speed flexible stroller fan with three LED settings (that can be used as a night light) so the kids (and you) can keep cool on your morning jog.
6. An aloe-infused hand sanitizer with a holder to hang from a bag, a belt loop, or any other easily accessible area so you’re not always fumbling (or losing) your germ gel.
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Promising review: “It is bigger than other travel-size sanitizers. You can attach it anywhere. I have several of these and stick them in every bag we use, especially my diaper bag. It is so convenient, especially when traveling. I love that it is not sticky when it dries.” —Phan Enriquez
Price: $2.19
7. A four-piece packing cube set that’ll help first-time parent packers group all of the different types of items (clothes, food, toys, creams, etc.) they’ll need to haul on their maiden voyage with child.
8. A 4 oz. bottle of OFF! Kids’ insect repellent to keep the bitiest of bugs away all summer long. Won’t ruin clothes, either!
9. A leakproof, easy-to-clean CamelBak kids water bottle that’ll last as long as the kids don’t lose it and keep them hydrated on the reg throughout the day. All they have to do is “flip, bite, sip, and drink through the straw.”
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Promising review: “We have had this cup for six months, and it has been dropped countless times and partially run over by my SUV. We popped it back into shape, and you can barely tell anything happened. We bought another for our youngest, and it’s doing just as well.” —TF
Price: $12.29 (available in six styles)
10. A portable baby highchair so your little dining companion always has a comfortable, safe, and secure place to sit at the table.
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Promising review: “My 6-month-old daughter loves to be at the table close to us! I was worried about how secure to the table it would be but have no issues with it now, in fact i have some difficulty undoing it! For the price, I definitely think it is worth purchasing vs using restaurant high chair seats.” —Sarah
Price: $59.99 (available in two colors)
11. An eight-count pack of grape-flavored Dramamine Motion Sickness chewables for kids so you can get through any car trip without stopping, scrambling for a plastic bag, and eventually having to clean up some puke.
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Promising review: “My kids have been car- and air-sick since they were babies. This has helped, although it does make them sleepy. However, after a quick nap, they usually don’t have a problem. We typically use it on long flights (6+ hours). I really like the travel case, which is great for storing in my purse/backpack just in case.” —adachshundandfamily
Price: $5.59
12. A Philips fast baby bottle warmer because babies want, nay demand, that their babas are above room temperature, and you know there will be hell to pay if they’re not.
13. A baby powder formula dispenser to easily dispense perfectly measured and mixed babas every time without making a mess (or wasting precious formula).
14. A 90-count supply of saline nose wipes because when that little nose starts to run, it’s not a jog; it’s a Usain Bolt-like sprint to sticky snot getting anywhere and everywhere. These things are like booger magnets!
15. A two-pack of baby pacifier clips for all those times wasted searching all over the place for a clean binky while dealing with a very unruly child. The pacifier is one item to which the “five-second rule” does not apply.
16. A Crayola Color Wonder mess-free coloring kit with markers that only work on the special coloring paper included. No more worrying about any “Redrum” happening to the walls.
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Promising review: “Mess free. Easy to use. Kids love! Markers will leave an oily stain on some clothes and fabrics, but it completely washes out after being washed. It’s similar to how baby oil feels. Just watch younger children so they don’t put marker caps in their mouths, which is a possible choking hazard. Should be fine with proper supervision. Love the product overall. Habv bought again and will continue to purchase in the future. Sensory-friendly.” —Lulumama
Price: $11.29
17. A picnic blanket for sitting down just about anywhere outdoors and keeping kids cozy in transit. This “blankie” folds up neatly into its own travel bag, making it super easy to store in the car at all times.
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Promising review: “I have a similar fold-up blanket that I take to the beach. So, when my daughter-in-law commented that she wanted something similar for picnics, I gave her one for her birthday. I searched online via the Target app and found exactly what I was looking for. It arrived in time for her birthday, and she loves it.” —DJS
Price: $26.49 (available in five colors)
18. A portable car vacuum cleaner that plugs into the car’s lighter port (with a 16-foot-long cable), so unless your ride is out of gas or the battery’s dead, you’ve got no excuse for not cleaning every nook and cranny from the dashboard to the trunk.
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Promising review: “This is the best car vacuum I have ever used. The cord is 18 feet, so I don’t have to constantly unplug it to clean a different car area. The suction is awesome for what it is. I also love that everything is stored away in its carrying case. Best purchase ever!” —ally maine
Price: $37.99 (available in two colors)
19. A pack of TSA-approved travel bottles for all of the lotions and potions that babies require without having to travel with all of those full-size bottles taking up extra space.
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Promising review: “This clear bag helps me find my liquid items when I travel. I bought this at a local Target when I was on a trip. Love the little bottles. They were just the right size. I also put the items in a baggie also since I am always worried about leakage. They did not leak even on the airplane flights.” —Country lady
Price: $7.99
20. A collapsible bathtub because even though you’re on vacation, you still have to wash that kid, and unless otherwise requested, most hotel/motel rooms don’t have a tub.
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21. A clippable baby changing station and diaper clutch with enough room for several nappies and a pack of wipes to turn every clean (hopefully) flat surface into a changing table. No more time spent searching for a bathroom changing table.
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Promising review: “I love love love this purchase! It is nice to just throw this in the undercarriage of your stroller, and that’s all I really need when going to the mall or a quick run into the store. I keep a couple of diapers in here and enough wipes for small trips. Fits in my backpack/purse, too so I don’t have to lug around a giant diaper bag. Also super easy to clean/wipe because it has a plastic inlay! This is just a terrific all-in-one!” —MZ
Price: $29.99 (available in four colors/patterns)
22. A Graco Pack and Play so babies can nap and sleep comfortably anywhere when traveling. It’s especially helpful if it’s already used regularly at home because it creates a familiar environment for snoozing.
23. A fitted crib sheet because the cribs or pack-and-plays that some hotels provide probably aren’t as clean and sanitary as you’d like them to be!
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Promising review: “I was nervous about buying this sheet as I have purchased this brand before, and the sheet shrunk and became very tough to get onto the crib mattress, BUT not this sheet. I have washed this quite a few times, and so far, the sheet is staying the same size. It is soft and easy to put on the mattress, and the dinos have not faded in color.” —Tasha
Price: $9.99
24. A pack of 315 dog poop bags because, now hear me out here, you’re not going to be traveling with a Diaper Genie, but you’re still going to have to deal with dirty, stinky diapers piling up.
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Promising review: “We love these poop bags. They are our go-to. Easy to use, easy to open. We like that they are more environmentally friendly. The smell is a little odd and makes of think of poop when we smell it, but it does hide the smell of poop a little bit. I like the fact that we can buy a lot at once.” —Danielle
Price: $21.49
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