FOR BACKPACKERS AND BRATPACKERS
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.
Frugal Pick
Portable Noise Machine
BABELLO MACARON
18-hour battery life between charges. Tons of sound options. Compact enough to stow absolutely anywhere.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frugal Pick
Sleep (Rolling)
BURT’S BEES WEARABLE BLANKET
Zipper cover for added safety. Great for sensitive skin while promoting safe movement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Frugal Pick
Travel-Size Blanket (Warm)
POTTERY BARN SHERPA
Great price for this nicely compact, cushy blanket made of 100% recycled materials.
Luxe Pick
Travel-Size Blanket (Warm)
BAREFOOT DREAMS COZY CHIC
Yep, it’s our luxe pick, too. Possibly the softest material known to humankind. AJ boycotts a trip if we’ve forgotten hers.