The tickets are booked and the bags are packed; the only thing left to prepare is baby. And we all know that’s an adventure in itself! Here are the absolute must-have items, plus some I can’t believe I didn’t know about this! products that could make your trip easier.

BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light
Parents rave about its simplicity and ease of use. Pull it out and set up in one fluid motion — no more dealing with random pieces clanking to the floor in the dark while baby screams. With a super-soft mattress and weighing only 11 pounds, it helps little dreamers get good sleep on the road. Available at rightstart.com, $250.

photo: BabyBjörn 

Gro Anywhere Blackout Blind
It’s 5:30 a.m. and your bundle of joy will be cooing and giggling long before you are ready to greet the day. Block the sunlight (hopefully tacking on another hour or so of sleep) with these dark, portable…