Kids Travel

We tested travel car seats for toddlers and picked lightweight, easy-to-install options for rental cars, airplanes, and everyday rides.

We tested toddler travel trays for cars and planes. Here’s which lap desk keeps snacks, crayons, and a tablet in reach, and which ones slide.

We tested earmuffs and kids’ headphones for fireworks, flights, and monster jams. Here’s what actually blocks noise and stays on a small head.

We tested rolling suitcases, matching sets and duffels to find the best kids luggage for every age, from preschool backpacks to 21-inch spinners.

We compared eight kid-sized rolling suitcases and sets for airport trips, judging maneuverability, packing room, durability, and the extras families actually use.

We tested the ride-on suitcases worth buying, from a 4.7-pound budget case to a 47-liter hauler, and picked the ones that survive the airport.

We tested toddler travel beds for road trips, flights, and grandparents’ floors. Here’s what sets up fast, packs small, and keeps a toddler comfortable.

We tested seat-top air mattresses, footrests, and seat extenders to find the best toddler airplane beds for long flights and tight economy seats.

We tested portable car seats for flights, rentals, and carpools. Here are the lightest, easiest seats to pack, install, and live with.

We tested portable boosters for restaurant meals, floor seating, and rental-car travel to find the best picks for fit, cleaning, and packing.

We tested airplane toys for toddlers to find quiet, mess-free picks that fit a diaper bag, from a water-reveal pad to magnetic tiles in a tin.

We tested travel toys for toddlers on flights, in cars, and at restaurant tables. Here’s what actually keeps a 1- to 3-year-old busy without the mess.