Okay, so these are the top items that we are obsessed with currently for traveling.

Our son is a very active year old baby and we have traveled with him quite a few places over the last few months. These have been goated in our travel repertoire. So if you’re traveling with your baby, these are the things you need.

And no, they’re not all expensive: four of these are under £15.

1. Doona X car seat stroller

@doonauk: car seat and stroller in one. We have the Doona+, but if you can, get the new Doona X: the updates are great. The Doona is in my Newborn: what I actually needed list.

2. Hatch Go

@hatchforsleep: a portable sound machine and sleep soother. It’s in my Newborn: what I loved list.

3. ChooMee SoftSip

@choomee: soft silicone tops for food pouches, with a travel case. Under £15.

4. Peachies

@wearepeachies: the nappy pants we pack.

5. WaterWipes on the go

@waterwipes: the little 10-wipe packs. Under £15.

6. Vital Baby baby hand cleaner

@vitalbabyuk: a baby-safe cleansing spray for hands, two for about £5.

7. Suction spinners

They stick to a tray or window. Three for about £12. We have a few varieties, and this set of three is the kind to look for.

8. BabyBjörn Harmony

@babybjorn: our fave carrier for front facing. In the UK, it is at Selfridges.

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Quick answers

What baby travel essentials are actually worth it?
A year in, ours are the Doona X, the Hatch Go, ChooMee SoftSip pouch tops, Peachies nappy pants, WaterWipes on-the-go packs, Vital Baby hand cleaner, suction spinners and the BabyBjörn Harmony carrier.

Is the Doona X worth it over the Doona+?
We have the Doona+, but if you can, get the new Doona X: the updates are great.

What are affordable baby travel buys?
Four of these are under £15: ChooMee SoftSip tops, the WaterWipes 10-wipe packs, Vital Baby hand cleaner (two for about £5) and suction spinners (three for about £12).

What’s a good carrier for front facing?
The BabyBjörn Harmony is our fave carrier for front facing.

Save this for your next trip.

Planning one? Here’s our first trip with a baby, to the Algarve at 4 months, my honest guide to Japan with a baby and the hotels I’d rebook, with or without a baby.

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