3 Travel-Friendly Totes for Tots
Getting ready to go on a 10-mile hike or a cross-country flight? Bring your pint-size traveler along in one of these sturdy holders.
For frequent fliers
The Deuter KangaKid ($129; shown at right, deuterusa.com for stores) might look like a backpack,
but it opens to reveal a harness
that buckles around your child and
has support straps for his
legs. A removable pad
inside even lets you
change diapers on
the fly. Available only
in color shown; holds
up to 30 pounds
(size: 21" x 12" x 9").
For easy stowing
Evenly distribute the weight across
your back and shoulders with the
padded straps of the BabyBjörn Baby
Carrier Air ($100; babyswede.com for stores). The whole
thing folds up to the size
of a softball, and its mesh
material keeps you from
getting sweaty. Available in
three colors; holds babies
from 8 to 25 pounds
(size: 11.25" x 10.25" x 3").
For outdoor adventures
Five security straps and an additional
waist belt on the Sherpani Rumba
Superlight ($166; sherpani.us) mean your little tyke will
stay snug no matter how
steep or rocky the terrain
gets. A cover is included to
protect your child's face
from the sun, wind, and
rain. Available in fi ve colors;
holds up to 55 pounds
(size: 12" x 30" x 12").
