Travelling with a baby can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to deciding what baby items to pack, buy, or hire. Between airline limits, hotel setups, and keeping little ones comfortable and entertained, it’s easy to overpack or invest in items you’ll only use once.

With a bit of planning (and the right mix of buying and hiring), travelling with a baby can be far simpler than it seems.

Baby Items Worth Buying for Travel

Some baby items are worth owning outright - particularly those you’ll use repeatedly, at home and away.

Capsule Wardrobe (Think Layers)

A small, well-planned capsule wardrobe is one of the most useful things you can pack when travelling with a baby.

Focus on:

• Soft, breathable basics

• Easy layers for changing temperatures

• Neutral pieces that mix and match

• Comfortable outfits for long flights or car trips

Layering is key! It allows you to adapt quickly to air-conditioned planes, warm destinations, or cool evenings without overpacking.

Baby Items Worth Hiring for Travel

Other baby items are bulky, short-term, or highly situational, making them ideal to hire instead of buy.

Travel Prams

A lightweight travel pram can make airports, public transport, and sightseeing far easier. Hiring allows you to:

• Choose a compact, travel-friendly model

• Avoid storing a second pram at home

• Use it only when you actually need it

• Add the brand-specific travel bag that goes with the pram for an extra smooth experience

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Travel Carry Bags

Protective travel carry bags are essential for flights but rarely used outside of travel. Hiring means:

• No need to store bulky bags year-round

• Great range of bags that are specifically made with travelling parents in mind

• Less clutter at home once the trip is over

Airplane Seat Extenders

For older babies and toddlers, airplane seat extenders can significantly improve comfort on long flights. They:

• Create a safer, more usable seat space

• Help little ones rest or sleep more easily

• Aren't needed outside of travel

Hiring avoids buying a niche item you may only use once.

Portacots / Travel Cots

Most families only need a portacot occasionally for holidays, visiting family, or overnight stays.

Hiring a portacot:

• Saves storage space at home

• Ensures your baby has a familiar sleep setup

• Avoids buying a large item for limited use

Keeping Little Ones Entertained on the Go

Entertainment can make or break travel with young children, especially during flights, meals out, or long waits.

That’s why we also offer age-specific activity packs, designed to make travelling easier for parents and more fun for kids.

Each activity pack:

• Is tailored to your child’s age and development

• Includes toys and activities to encourage calm, focused play

• Comes packed in a convenient travel carry bag

• Is perfect for flights, cafes, restaurants, and accommodation

It’s a simple way to stay prepared without overpacking toys from home.

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A Smarter Way to Travel With Baby Items

Travelling with a baby doesn’t mean bringing everything you own or buying items you’ll only use once. By buying the essentials and hiring the bulky or short-term baby items, you can travel lighter, stay organised, and enjoy the experience more.

That’s exactly what we’re here to help with.

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