Christmas gifts 2017: The best travel gear for children
Don’t leave home without these must-have travel accessories for children and teens.
0-3 YEARS
Bag rider, Mountain Buggy
You can leave the pushchair at home on your next adventure because this carry-on suitcase has an integrated travel seat, suitable for children aged nine months to three years.
£99; kidly.co.uk
Evolution Pro 2, Kiddy
Some infant car seats are approved for use on an aircraft. This one has lie-flat functionality so it’s ideal for long-haul flights with your baby. (Birth-13kgs.)
£189; kiddyuk.com
Travel mattress, Sky Baby
Use this travel mattress with an airline infant seatbelt to position your baby across your lap in a natural sleeping position, ensuring you both get some shut-eye mid-flight.
£33, jojomamanbebe.co.uk
4-8 YEARS
Headphones, Little Rockerz
Uncomfortable headphones can make travelling a headache for kids but these are specially designed for use by children. They come in a range of cute characters to suit all personalities.
£17.99, zagg.com
Big hi-vis dinosaur kids actionpak, LittleLife
This cute dinosaur-themed backpack features high-visibility fabric plus a padded grab-handle and waist strap so it’s just the ticket for keeping little adventurers safe, seen and active.
£20.00, littlelife.com
Fire HD 8 kids edition tablet
Keep cries of ‘Are we there yet?’ at bay with this robust, 8” HD screen tablet. It’s got excellent parental controls plus 12 hours battery life and 2 GB storage.
£89.99, amazon.co.uk
9-12 YEARS
Travel journal
Mark a once-in-a-lifetime trip with this beautiful journal, handmade in Nepal by a leather and paper artisanal family. Your child’s name can be engraved on the cover.
£45, therusticdish.com
NKD Pod, NKD Life
Keep young explorers hydrated with this drinking bottle. The filter, designed by NASA, makes it possible to easily access clean drinking water from lakes, streams and even from the Thames!
£19.95, nkdlife.com
Action camera, GoXtreme
This compact action camera with bike mount and waterproof housing is perfect for capturing off-road adventures. It’s got built-in WiFi for remote control and file sharing via smartphone.
£49.99; argos.co.uk
Kids’ walking boots, Salomon
Head for the hills in these sporty hiking boots. They have a breathable, waterproof GORE-TEX membrane and a Quicklace system so you can tighten them with a single pull.
£88.95, alpinetrek.co.uk
13-18 YEARS
Luggage scooter, Micro Scooters
This special-edition micro luggage scooter is a kickboard, sound system, luggage trolley and suitcase combined. Featuring artwork by DJ Steve Aoki, you won’t miss it in the luggage hall.
£249.95, micro-scooters.co.uk
Foldable hover drone with HD camera, DoDoeleph
Budding travel photographers can take to the skies to record unforgettable aerial footage with this camera hover drone, designed to fold and fit in your pocket. Use with adult supervision.
£47.99, amazon.co.uk
Kids explorer backpack, Jack Wolfskin
The child-specific suspension system on this 20L capacity backpack ensures all
all-day carry comfort, and it comes with a fold-out sit mat for mid-hike rest breaks.
£35, jack-wolfskin.co.uk
Roll-up bed, Bundle Beds
Sleeping under the stars? Forget the camping mat and sleeping bag – this compact, portable bed has a self-inflating mattress and super-soft, 15-tog duvet and pillow included.
£119.95, cuckooland.com
