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  Updated July 2026 Travel is in full swing! Caro Bambino is here to offer you tips and a checklist to make life easier when traveling with your young family. Traveling with babies and toddlers can be challenging, but we are here to bring you all the information to set you up for success! Baby Carriers Baby Carriers, aka the MVP of parenthood. Naturally, it is a must have during travel. Having your hands available during the hectic process of travel will have you breathing a sigh of relief.  Nuna CUDL Deux Baby Carrier Why we love it:  The Nuna CUDL Deux is designed for changing seasons and changing adventures. It includes two interchangeable panels: breathable mesh for warmer weather and a soft cotton and TENCEL™ lyocell blend for cooler days. The carrier offers four carrying positions, including newborn mode, facing in, facing out, and back carry. Nuna’s self-guiding magnetic buckles help make securing the carrier quick and intuitive, especially when you are juggling bags, tickets, and a baby. An attached sun hood and self-storing breeze cover offer additional protection while you are out and about. For families who travel throughout the year, the ability to switch between warm-weather and cool-weather panels makes this an especially versatile option. WildBird Ring Sling Why we love it: Lightweight, breathable, and easy to pack, the WildBird Ring Sling is a beautiful option for keeping baby close while traveling. It folds down small enough to tuck into a diaper bag or carry-on, making it perfect for airports, restaurants, quick outings, and moments when your little one needs extra closeness. WildBird Ring Slings are made from breathable linen and can be used from the newborn stage up to 35 pounds. Once you learn how to properly thread and adjust the fabric, the sling offers a customizable fit without the bulk of a traditional structured carrier. Solly Wrap In-Store Only   Why we love it: Made in the Los Angeles, CA, these incredible wraps are soft, light, and extremely portable to fold up and throw in your bag, the Solly Wrap is the perfect to travel with. These can be purchased only in-store at Caro Bambino in Santa Monica. Come check it out!  Travel Crib / Playard Being in a new space during travel can be a little unsettling for parents and babies. Hotel rooms, Airbnbs, and even grandma's house are not usually baby proofed which can make finding a safe space for Baby tricky. Enter the Travel Crib - Travel Crib’s act as both a safe sleeping space and a safe play space for Baby.  Nuna Sena Aire   Why we love it: The Nuna Sena has it all. It can be a bassinet, mini playard, travel or bedside crib. Its modern look will blend with even the most stylish of homes. Get ready for a comfortable night’s sleep with 360° air flow on all sides, floor and mattress. This easy fold will have you out the door in no time. Nuna PAAL Playard Why we love it: The Nuna PAAL is designed to move easily between home life and family adventures. It functions as both a bassinet and a travel playard, with two mattress heights that allow the space to adapt as your baby grows. The PAAL opens quickly, folds compactly, and can even be folded with the bassinet attached. It includes a travel bag with duffel-style handles, making transportation and storage easier. Mesh panels provide ventilation and a clear view of your child, while the zip-open side panel gives crawling babies a fun way to enter and exit during supervised play. The streamlined design also allows the PAAL to blend into a hotel room, guest room, or modern home without feeling overly bulky.   Travel, Compact, Lightweight Stroller  Compact and lightweight is always a good idea – especially when it comes to travel! Compact and lightweight strollers act beautifully as a travel companion. Most options on our list can even fit in the overhead bin of an airplane* which minimizes the risk of damage during transport. *Airline is subject to change and can require checking your travel stroller if deemed necessary  Bugaboo Butterly 2 Compact Stroller Why we love it: The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 takes everything families loved about the original Butterfly and adds even more travel-friendly functionality. Its compact, one-second fold makes it easy to close while holding your child or managing luggage. The folded dimensions meet IATA carry-on guidelines, although final approval is always determined by the airline. It is compatible with infant car seat using the Car Seat Adapters making travel seamless. Nuna TRVL LX (Compatible with Nuna Infant Seats ) Why we love it: Only 14.6,* the Nuna Trvl Lx is a wonderful lightweight stroller that is loaded with features including a near flat newborn compatible recline for long outings. If you have a Nuna Pipa series car seat, it will connect with no adapter necessary making travel very easy. Features include UV 50+ canopy, multi recline positions and adjustable calf support for comfort. With the largest wheels of all the travel strollers, you can expect a smoother push. However, the only con with the Nuna Trvl is that it is not IATA Compatible and will not go in the overheard compartment. *Weight does not include canopy or arm bar UPPAbaby MINU V3 (Compatible with UPPAbaby, Cybex, Nuna Car Seats)   Why we love it: At approximately 16.7 pounds, the MINU V3 is a little heavier than some ultra-compact options, but it offers a smooth push, substantial storage, and many of the comfort features families expect from a larger everyday stroller such as a full newborn compatible recline. This stroller can take infant car seats. Its one-handed fold creates a compact, self-standing package that meets IATA carry-on dimensions and is designed to fit in most airplane overhead bins*. *Airline is subject to change and can require checking your travel stroller if deemed necessary     Car Seats for Easy Travel All infant seats provided in this list offer the ability to install your seat baseless with the vehicle seatbelt. If you are traveling, bringing the base can be a hassle. Installing the seat baseless is a great option when traveling in rental cars, ride shares and taxis.  Nuna PIPA urbn Infant Car Seat Why we love it: The Nuna PIPA urbn makes traveling with a baby incredibly convenient because it does not require a traditional car seat base. Its integrated pipaFIX™ rigid LATCH connectors attach directly to a vehicle’s lower anchors, allowing for a secure installation in just seconds. The PIPA urbn is sold exclusively as part of a Nuna travel system rather than as an individual car seat. You can pair it with options such as the compact Nuna TRVL lx or the innovative PIPA urbn Flex System, creating an incredibly travel-friendly setup that makes it easy to go from driving to strolling without bringing a separate base. Nuna PIPA Aire RX Infant Car Seat Why we love it: Weighing approximately 6.2 pounds without the canopy and inserts, the Nuna PIPA Aire RX is one of Nuna’s lightest full-featured infant car seats. It can be installed using the included PIPA RELX base or securely installed without the base using a vehicle seat belt. This makes it an excellent option for city living, taxis, rental cars, and travel days when bringing a base would be inconvenient. The PIPA Aire RX includes Nuna’s signature Sky Drape™ for shade and privacy, a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy, merino wool and TENCEL™ lyocell infant inserts, and an additional GOTS-certified organic cotton insert set. It is approved for babies weighing 4 to 30 pounds and measuring 16 to 30 inches. It is also FAA certified for aircraft use when installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  Nuna RAVA Convertible Car Seat Why we love it: The Nuna RAVA is a favorite among families because of its comfort, extended rear-facing limits, and straightforward installation. The RAVA can be used rear facing from 5 to 50 pounds with a vehicle seat belt and forward facing from 30 to 65 pounds. Its True Tension™ doors help create a secure vehicle seat belt installation without requiring complicated routing or excessive force. The RAVA is a heavier car seat, so it is not necessarily the easiest option to carry through an airport. However, its intuitive seat belt installation can make it a practical choice for road trips, extended stays, or families who need to move the seat between vehicles. Its generous padding, ventilation panels, recline positions, and no-rethread harness help keep children comfortable during long drives. Nuna AACE Booster Seat Why we love it: The Nuna AACE is designed to grow with children from the preschool years through the preteen stage. Its 3D Growth™ system allows the headrest to move upward while the shoulder area expands outward and the seat depth extends. It includes a nine-position headrest, eight recline positions, energy-absorbing side-impact protection, and a comfortable, customizable seating position for longer trips. The AACE converts from a high-back booster to a backless booster when your child is developmentally and physically ready. The lower anchor connectors also help keep the unoccupied booster secured to the vehicle. While the AACE is not the most compact booster for air travel, it is a comfortable and supportive option for road trips, rental vehicles, and longer stays when your older child needs a proper belt-positioning booster. Please remember that booster seats generally cannot be used during a flight because aircraft seats use lap-only belts. The booster is for use in an appropriate vehicle once you reach your destination.       Feeding Inglesina Fast Table High Chair   Why we love it: The Inglesina fast table high chair is a popular space saver option for in-home, but did you know it comes with a travel bag attached to the seat? It’s incredibly easy to remove and secure so that it can be used during travel. Tons of parents have enjoyed using this out and about in restaurants instead of the generic high chairs offered. The seat is far more secure and is great for smaller babies who can Houdini their way out of the standard high chairs.    Toys and  Books   Toys and books are absolutely essential when traveling to help keep Baby entertained. From car travel, to airline travel or even just waiting at a restaurant, having something to keep Baby busy will help everyone involved. Check them out here   Have a question? Contact us directly by email at info@carobambino.com or call us at 310-399-7971 

  Hello readers! I am thrilled to be kicking off these weekly product reviews with one of my all-time favorite products we purchased for our daughter, Abigail. I never thought an item as basic as a high chair could be so instrumental in how well our daughter eats. Let me walk you through my process of how I came to choose the Fresco High Chair by Bloom.   I was first turned onto this high chair because our dining table is counter height so my search was narrow to begin with, as there are not many adjustable options out there. Once I looked into this chair further I realized it is so much more than your average high chair. Since our baby was obviously going to be the most special person we were bringing into our home, shouldn’t her chair be the most special also?!   Here’s where my search stopped, you can use this high chair starting at birth. Why is this so important? Abigail has been up at the table with us, observing us eat since she was first born. I completely think this is the reason she is such a curious, patient, well rounded eater today. We are able to look her in the eye and engage with her throughout our meal and now during her own meals. We explain everything to her; what we’re eating, how it tastes, how we use a fork, why we all eat together. We want her to love meal time as much as we do. I think this time together with your family is extremely important and I want her to understand that.   You cannot ignore how this high chair looks. It instantly stands out from all the rest. It will be a statement piece in any dining area. It is also customizable in many different colors adding a fun design element to your space.   As far as function goes it has it all. It has a 360-degree swivel which gets used at every meal as we put her in the chair and swivel towards the table so she can fully engage. There are two trays; the first is small and meant for before meal play time. Sometimes she has a book or stuffed animal to play with while she waits for her food. The second, larger tray, clicks on top. When this tray goes on it’s clear that it’s time to eat and toys go away. The materials used are all easy to clean which is huge since we wash the chair, trays and seat pad three times a day. We went with a white chair and white seat pad and both still look brand new after 13 months of use.   The cost is the only reason I hesitated buying this chair right away. It was more than I had expected to pay for a high chair. I am not an extravagant spender and with a baby on the way I knew we would be spending a lot more than we were used to. Since nobody I knew owned this high chair I read as many reviews as I could and I thought and thought and thought. I tend to think if you can’t stop thinking about something it may be a sign that it’s worth trying out. Well it was worth it, every penny.   I have convinced a few new mom friends to add this high chair to their home and I hope I can do the same with you – or at least give you something to consider. There are so many baby products to think about when you’re preparing to welcome your little one into your home and it can all get really overwhelming. I believe there are only a few essentials you need until you get to know your little peanut and what he or she likes. I promise you, this is one of those essentials. You will not be disappointed!     About me:   I will be sharing product reviews and my experiences through pregnancy and becoming a new mom with you all. A little about me; I was born in New Hampshire, went to school in Boston for Interior Design and then moved out to Los Angeles in 2003 in the search of more sunshine. I met my husband, Travis, out here almost eleven years ago and we had our baby girl, Abigail, last January. I am a graphic designer specializing in weddings, events and corporate digital design. I am always open to new experiences and opportunities and am thrilled to be contributing my new mom knowledge to all of you. I started working at Caro Bambino when I was going through a tough time getting pregnant. I thought being around so many excited, positive people would help me though my process and it did. I gained knowledge, confidence and comfort through our incredible customers. Today I work for myself and take care of our 14-month-old daughter. Being a mom is the best and hardest job I will ever have and I’m so glad I get to share part of my story with all of you.  By Caitlin