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PACK 4 BABY

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OUR TOP SLEEP SOLUTION PICKS

FROM RURAL CHIC TO GLAMPING IN STYLE

Our Pick

Portable Noise Machine

YOGASLEEP HUSHH 2

Huge fan of their Dohm model, so it stands to reason they’d have an excellent portable baby travel noise machine with an outstanding soft night light for check-ins.

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Frugal Pick

Portable Noise Machine

BABELLO MACARON

18-hour battery life between charges. Tons of sound options. Compact enough to stow absolutely anywhere.

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Luxe Pick

Portable Noise Machine

HATCH REST GO

No searching for the button in the dark! Great price. 10 noise settings, including dryer. (hopefully not my dryer). Ultra-compact. Try it in travel settings to even out ambient noise. Works like a charm.

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Our Pick

Sleep (Pre-Rolling)

LOVE TO DREAM SWADDLE UP

Turn your little escape artist into a starfish. If they're like AJ who spent her womb months with her hands in front of her face, they'll enjoy having arms skyward. AJ later transitioned to arms pinned down, so take that with a grain of salt.

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Frugal Pick

Sleep (Pre-Rolling)

SLEEPEA 5-SEC SWADDLE

One of the few swaddles AJ couldn't jailbreak. Great at giving her a quick and decisive victory against General Moro.

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Luxe Pick

Sleep (Pre-Rolling)

THE OLLIE SWADDLE

So easy to do your swaddling with the Ollie, which is nice when you're fumbling around in an unfamiliar travel space. Moisture-wicking that allows for numerous positions until you find something that works for your nugget. And! It grows with baby.

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Our Pick

Sleep (Rolling)

HALO WEARABLE BAMBOO BLANKET

Buttery soft with 3-layer design to provide the sensation of weight (reflex resistance) without the unsafe materials. Lots of hip room & two-way zip for easy travel changes.

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Frugal Pick

Sleep (Rolling)

BURT’S BEES WEARABLE BLANKET

Zipper cover for added safety. Great for sensitive skin while promoting safe movement.

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Luxe Pick

Sleep (Rolling)

WOOLINO FOUR-SEASON SLEEP

Superior temperate regulation, which we love for travel through variable climates, elevations, and time warps. Beautiful patterns and breathable Cotton/Merino Wool fabric.

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Our Pick

Sleep (Transitional)

BABY MERLIN MAGIC SLEEPSUIT

Opinions rage about transitionals, but we found we couldn't do without. Take that anecdotally. This is one pick that's not luggage-friendly, (we rolled and squeezed, so it's doable). But gosh, it worked so well. And when your little one looks like a giant dozing marshmallow, it's all worth it.

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Frugal Pick

Sleep (Transitional)

ZIPADEE ZIP

Have you tried turning your baby into a flying squirrel? There's something AJ still loves about this position. For a 5-pound baby in a NY-style studio apartment womb, AJ was hands-to-face.

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Luxe Pick

Sleep (Transitional)

ERGOPOUCH 3-IN-1 SLEEP SACK

One of the most beloved sleep sacks on the market, thanks to the ability to choose arms-in, arms-out, or one-armed. Super skin-friendly, organic cotton with fold-over hands to reduce face scratching on the road, or depending on travel temps. Adorable materials/patterns.

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Our Pick

Travel Baby Monitor

HELLOBABY REMOTE

Travel means inconsistent WiFi, so we suggest a monitor that doesn’t rely on it. We like this compact 5" budget-minded monitor that has its tech built in.

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Frugal Pick

Travel Baby Monitor

HELLOBABY 4"

Does not rely on WiFi in case you're off-grid or in an area with unreliable signal. Monitors with their own tech guarantee your connection no matter what.

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Luxe Pick

Travel Baby Monitor

TINY TRAVELER ON-THE-GO CAM

Hyper-compact travel case with excellent remote connection that doesn't require a WiFI signal. Easily mount on rear view in your rental car. Hack-proof signal transmission.

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Our Pick

Travel-Size Blanket (Lite)

LOULOU LOLLIPOP WORLD MAP BLANKIE

Thin enough to double as a stroller sun shade, extra breathable muslin material. Great for swaddling in a pinch.

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Frugal Pick

Travel-Size Blanket (Lite)

ADEN+ANAIS "AROUND THE WORLD"

Billed as a swaddle, but so highly versatile. Numerous uses, highly compact for travel, all despite a thicker weave for extra breathability.

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Luxe Pick

Travel-Size Blanket (Lite)

MOMCOZY BLANKIE

70% Viscose, derived from bamboo. 30% Cotton. Durable material that is surprisingly resistant to stains while enduring plenty of machine washing without falling apart.

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Our Pick

Travel-Size Blanket (Warm)

BAREFOOT DREAMS COZY CHIC

If AJ was allowed to pack for herself, it would go (1) This Blanket (2) Banana (3) Passport. Incredibly soft and compact at 40" x 30" (101 cm x 30 cm).

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Frugal Pick

Travel-Size Blanket (Warm)