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We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. 40 Road Trip Necessities For Anyone Traveling With Kids This Holiday Season Going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house on a SLEIGH? My family can hardly keep it together while driving on the freeway in a heated Mini Cooper. Fortunately, these items help. 1. A kid-size lap desk designed to hold a tablet upright and keep everything your kiddo could need within arm's reach. It has a cup holder, a dry-erase board (that they can also use as an eating tray), and storage pockets for utensils and toys. Amazon Promising review: "Literal must-have for traveling with kids. We use this on long car trips or vacations. It’s a great place to color and keep markers and pencils close, and it's also great for eating in the car. On many vacations, we grab fast food to eat while we are driving, and it’s so much easier for the kids to eat with this tray that keeps all their snacks and food close to them. I honestly don’t know how we traveled without this!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $28.95 (available in 12 styles). 2. A packing checklist you can look at before you get on the road — keeping you confident that everything you need is packed up and on vacation with you. Don't stress, your shampoo is safe in your suitcase! Amazon This includes 60 packing sheets. Promising review: "This is the perfect checklist for packing. I didn't find anything missing that I needed to add, and I typically need a lot!" —Kimberly Richard Get it from Amazon for $7.95. 3. A compact first-aid kit for tiny travelers who won't let anything get in the way of an adventure — no ifs, ands, or ~cuts~ about it. Amazon This 50-item kit includes bandages, gauze pads, triple antibiotic ointment, thermometer strips, nail clippers, safety pins, burn cream, and more. It even comes with stickers because... how could it not? Promising review: "I love this so much! I keep it in my diaper bag and it has everything I need for those 'just in case' moments! I highly recommend this for any parent. A plus that their first aid is latex-free! I am actually thinking of buying a few more for the car and inside the house! It is great!" —just-cuz-Liz Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in three styles). 4. And an all-terrain stroller so lightweight and compact it'll fit in the tiny crevice you have left in the trunk after all your suitcases are shoved inside. Plus, this stroller can conquer all the cobblestone streets or rocky gravel paths your next outing may take you on! It folds up so small that it was awarded a Guinness World Record in 2014 for the most compact stroller. It can hold kids who weigh up to 55 pounds, and it only weighs 9.5 pounds. Promising review: "This is a must-have for all parents with toddlers, especially if you are going on a trip. We went to a place where they do not recommend a stroller because it’s too bulky and gets in your way. Well, using this was not a problem at all. People were amazed at how this thing works, and it’s really handy. Very easy to fold. Very light and not space-consuming in your trunk! Love it so much!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $132.97+ (available in three styles and colors). 5. A Crayola Color Wonder Bluey Activity Kit for families who track the hours left driving in Bluey episodes. These magic markers *only* work on the Heeler home and character paper, so let your kids color away! Your whole family is gonna love this activity. For real life. Amazon The kit comes with seven Bluey coloring pages, eight mess-free markers, four sticker sheets, two die-cut cardstock Bluey character cutouts, and a trifold background scene. Promising review: "Win for mom and kiddo. They get to have fun coloring their favorite characters, and I don’t have to worry about markers on everything! Definitely worth it." —sammi Get it from Amazon for$14.99+ (available in four kit styles). 6. A folding travel toilet seat so your potty training pal won't be intimidated by the *giant* rest stop toilet seats. It folds flat and includes a storage bag, so you can store it in the car without feeling like germs are crawling over your car seats. Promising review: "I bought this for my toddler to use on a trip to Disney World. It worked on every single toilet in the Disney World parks that we used and it worked on the airplane toilet. Love that it suctions so it won’t slide around easily. Folds up well and fits in our diaper bag. It’s easy to wipe down to clean. Now that we’re back from travels, I find it’s still nice to have it in the car/diaper bag for emergencies. Very useful and I would recommend to anyone who’s got a child that isn’t quite confident on a 'big potty' yet." —M Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in three colors). 7. And a travel urinal (with lid designs for every body) sure to keep you from getting, ahem, pissed when your child decides they NEED to pee mere minutes after they refused to go in the public restroom you stopped at. Amazon Promising review: "I purchased this for my son and our long car trips. How many times can we pull over to potty on a three-and-a-half-hour car trip? Ask my 4-year-old. When I saw this, I couldn't resist. We brought it along, and when he had to pee, no problem. It's only a little gross when you dump it later. Well designed, definitely recommend." —Evan Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six styles). 8. An adjustable infinity pillow designed with 360-degree support so you can sleep like royalty while enjoying your well-earned passenger princess status (that is, until the kids wake up from their own car naps). The pillow is made from a breathable, super-soft bamboo fabric and is fully machine washable. Promising review: "We got a few different types of travel pillows for a red-eye to Europe and this was overall our favorite due to its versatility. The loop actually allows you to have various self-supporting positions, and this will contort all sorts of ways to be a pillow, neck rest, arm rest… anything. It’s actually just good for any type of travel in general and got a lot of use on the whole trip. The material is soft and comfortable." —Tom Shaw Get it from Amazon for $54.50 (available in 10 colors). 9. And a child-sized chin support travel pillow in case your youngster has a hard time falling asleep while sitting up. This nifty accessory keeps their noggin' from falling forward. With this, your kids won't suddenly wake up as their head falls down. Whew. Promising review: "Love the chin support. I’m a chiropractor and know the importance of a child avoiding minor whiplash and micro-tears when they fall asleep. I bought it for my own kids and love it so far." —Breanna Wise Get it from Amazon for $45.97+ (available in two sizes and 11 colors). 10. A leakproof trash can sure to save your upholstery from suckers, soda bottles, and all the other sticky substances your kids sneak into the car on your family vacation. Despite what your child thinks, cupholders are not, in fact, tiny trash cans. Promising review: "Excellent! We used this for a road trip from Tennessee to Florida with our two young boys (eight and five years old). As you can guess, that can get messy. My 5-year-old accidentally bumped a half bottle of water into it; I had no idea until I went to empty the bag. Not a single leak. Being that we were in a new Jeep, this was HUGE. Very happy with this. Easy to clean out, too. It does take up some space in a smaller SUV; however, the trade-off is well worth it. For a road trip with young kids, it was perfect!" —Kim Lu Get it from Amazon for $9.09+ (available in three colors). 11. Miss Mouth, a travel-friendly stain spray (with a whopping 57,000 5-star reviews!) named with the messiest eaters in mind, for those of us who need a stain remover that understands our struggles. This is a baby-safe product that works on grease, coffee, underwear, and food stains with ease. Promising reviews: "My mother’s group recommended this stain-removing spray. I was dumb enough to put my 6-month-old in a white bib while he enjoyed some frozen berry teethers. This came to the rescue (pictured above)!" —L "I never write reviews, but this stuff is absolutely amazing! I keep this in the laundry basket and spray as stains happen, and even white clothes come out perfectly clean each time! I mostly use it for baby poop, but it’s also worked on food and coffee stains for me and my husband. Seriously – it's a lifesaver!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in different pack styles). 12. A LeapFrog Touch and Learn eReader that'll tell stories to your child when you've run out of things to call out during your "eye spy" game across Kansas. This'll teach your youngster about vowels, word building, and it even includes simple quiz-framed games about the stories they've read. Heather Braga / BuzzFeed, Amazon Here's what BuzzFeed editor Heather Braga has to say about it: "We took this along on a five-hour road trip to Maine, and my 3-year-old son was (and still is) obsessed. He calls it his 'pad' and loves feeling like he is just like Dad (who usually unwinds with his iPad). It's continued to keep him entertained even though he's now heard the same stories a ton of times — even my 1-year-old enjoys pressing the buttons and hearing the various songs it plays! The 'eReader' has a bunch of quizzes built in that my son loves taking over and over to challenge himself (I'm pretty impressed, TBH). This is definitely going to be a go-to item I gift to the other kids in my life this holiday season." Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 13. A pack of reusable stickers with a fold-out backdrop for designing an exciting snapshot, story, or theatrical scene with stickers that can then be removed and changed as the story goes on. Pro tip: let the grandparents know gifts that'll keep the kids entertained on road trips *sure do* make trips to visit family a lot easier! WINK. Amazon Promising review: "These are high quality and gorgeous! My 4-year-old son LOVED this. He's obsessed with space right now and this was the perfect space-related item. I love reusable stickers as kids can remove and place them anywhere they want, keeping them occupied for a while. This particular brand is great and the stickers are high-quality, puffy, and feel substantial. It is a great item for on the go — we'll be bringing it with us on all trips!" —A Willis Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four styles). 14. A coconut and shea butter moisturizing detangler, from Cantu for Kids, to keep bad hair days away from your family pictures. Spray this a few times and the dreaded toddler knots that come from car seat naps will disappear — all while being scalp safe and nourishing. Adults also rave about this for their own hair! Reviewers say it detangles and softens straight and curly (including 4a–4c) hair! Promising review: "All I can say is WOW!!!!! This is by far the best conditioning spray I have purchased. I have spent a lot of money on the expensive 'miracle detanglers' and 'miracle brushes,' coconut oils, and hours combing out big knots in my daughter's hair when this is all that’s needed! Her hair is a disaster, full of knots, after the beach. I sprayed this on before going to the beach and it made all the difference in the world. Goes to show that the expensive stuff is NOT always the best. PLEASE DON’T EVER STOP MAKING THIS!!!!!" —G Get three from Amazon for $11.97. 15. And a detangling brush that I, as a mother with a curly-haired toddler, consider a crucial co-parent in our home. There's no need to brush off your kid's (and TBH, YOUR) tears when their tangles try and ruin your morning. Use this pain-free option instead. You are ~knot~ losing to bedhead on this vacation! Mallory Mower BuzzFeed, www.amazon.com Reviewers swear this brush works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair). Okay, I know the video above doesn't exactly show how well this works *but* I filmed it while my husband was brushing some gnarly nighttime tangles out of our daughter's hair. Not only is she smiling, she's giving him a big ol' appreciative hug because she thinks having her hair brushed feels so nice. That is...not how toddlers act with other brushes. If you've experienced the horror that is combing knots out of fine toddler hair, you'll get what a big deal that smile is. This thing is magic. Promising review: "I'm a single dad of a 6-year-old girl, and combing her hair is the hardest part of taking care of her. She gets really bad knots in her hair. This brush is the only thing that has ever worked. Thank you so much. She even likes to comb her own hair now." —Eric Phan Get it from Amazon for $9+ (available in several colors and two-packs). 16. A couple of snow traction boards — these could save your vacation (and at the very least, your travel time itinerary) if your car gets stuck in an icy or muddy area and seems dead-set on staying stuck. Promising review: "I've used these boards in many different scenarios — once in 10–14 inches of snowfall when we were inches from a drop off. These boards are magic! I even used them to help a fella in a Chevy Avalanche who had BFG ATs. We were a three-hour drive from cell service. I am a believer! Additionally, I use a rooftop tent and use it to level the vehicle on uneven ground. Even in -10*F temps, they did not crack, and I have a fully loaded three-quarter-ton Excursion. After several recoveries and parking on them overnight several times as well, they are still as good as new. Not a single bend, crack, or melt." —Thomas Get them from Amazon for $107+ (available in different colors). 17. And a windshield snow cover that'll save you so much time in the morning when your car sits out in the motel's parking all night. Use this and keep your windshield clear and safe — that's ~snow~ joke! Amazon Promising review: "I'm finally able to write a review based upon experience with snow and this cover. It was very easy to set up and place on my car. It did its job perfectly and there is no snow or ice on my front windshield." —Darin G. Get it from Amazon for $26.95. 18. A pack of shoe bags for keeping your family's potentially stinky shoes from touching your perfectly pressed clothes while packing up. The thought of smelling like a shoebox at your in-laws' is...unnerving. Amazon Promising review: "I use these to store my shoes when I pack them in my luggage. Then, when I have dirty clothes, I also use the bags to keep them away from my clean clothes. These bags are sturdy, clear, and the pull ties are long if you need to hang them from somewhere." —Ava Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $15.99. 19. A textured NeeDoh gumdrop that'll be the best stimming toy this side of Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory. These are made to be extra squishable with a satisfying weight *and* although they are silicone, they won't gather dust. It's basically a real-life Everlasting Gobstopper, and it'll gladly keep your family soothed when the long drive gets a little...wonky. Let me stop you right there. Do *not* try and eat this Gobstopper. Promising review: "Got these for my niece (8) and nephews (4 and 5), and they LOVED them! My niece liked that no matter how hard she tried to mold them, they always popped right back to the same shape in just a few seconds!" —shaymdahl Get it from Amazon for $8.45 (available in various colors chosen at random). 20. A cord-free portable charger for keeping your iPhone and iPad alive and making SURE you have all your preferred forms of at-home entertainment with you every moment on the road. Promising review: "These work great and the kids love them for long trips." —jlo Get two from Amazon for $29.95+ (available in 11 colors). 21. And an Anker charging port with six USB ports, so everyone else's devices can reach 100% at the same time, even if you only have access to one outlet. Promising review: "I bought one of these before an international trip to ease the charging needs of two phones, a tablet, and auxiliary power devices. It worked extremely well. I just needed one outlet and one plug converter, and I could charge all my devices. I started using it for all my travel. When not traveling, it stayed in a drawer until I realized that it was even more valuable at home. So, now it sits on a desk in the kitchen, usually with one or more devices charging. When our adult children were home for Thanksgiving, it really got a workout. That's when I decided to buy two more as a gift for each of the boys. Highly recommended." —Blabby Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in black and white). 22. A stick-on shade to block the sun's bright rays and *hopefully* make nap time easier in the back seat. Get ready for your kids to enjoy their trip to Snoozetown, USA, while you make your way to Des Moines, Iowa. Amazon Promising review: "These shades work great. With a freshly cleaned window, they stick to the glass quickly, even in Arizona. They fold up easily and stay on indefinitely." —Brad Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.39. 23. An Apple AirTag — this spiffy gadget syncs to your iPhone with a detailed map highlighting the AirTag's (and thus, the item you've attached it to) location. Using this, you'll know exactly where your kiddo's favorite fluffy ended up after getting left behind in your child's impressive hide-and-seek spot at Grandma's house. Seriously, I was at my parents' place and managed to find the very closet my house keys had been left (re: lost) in. This gadget is wildly accurate! Promising review: "A must have for parents. We used this for our trip to the Magic Kingdom, as sometimes the employees can move the strollers around. It’s still working great after three months. We will be using it as an AirTag for our toddler's wristband." —Lorena J Get it from Amazon for $24.95. 24. And a pair of AirTag wrist bands you can keep snug on the wrist of your little one (the MAIN thing you're trying not to lose on this family road trip). Pro tip: If you're flying, put these in your check-on luggage and track your bags from your phone! Promising review: "I use these with my two kids whenever we travel or go on an adventure. When my younger child was little and would grab at anything on his wrist, I put it on his ankle, and it fit comfortably. The bands are comfortable, and my kids hardly notice that they're on. They've been used numerous times, and the bands and airtag protector are holding up very well." —DaSilva Family Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in several colors and pack sizes). 25. And a pair of AirTag wrist bands you can keep snug on the wrist of your little one (the MAIN thing you're trying not to lose on this family road trip). Pro tip: If you're flying, put these in your check-on luggage and track your bags from your phone! 26. A travel brush with a hidden compartment sure to be the family travel hack you didn't know you needed. The back of this brush has room for the hair accessories you know will get lost or forgotten because they're so darn tiny. Pack a brush for each child with their own necessities stored inside, and you're all set! Everyone is going to look *great* in the family photos. Promising review: "Bought this brush to replace my old travel brush. Love the storage compartment! Didn't realize that it actually CAME with hair ties, clips, and bobby pins (I didn't notice these in the description). Such an amazing surprise. And the brush is great! Detangles and smoothes wonderfully. Even tamed my staticky hair. Love it!" —Crazy cat mama Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two colors). 27. A pack of spill-proof Munchkin snack catchers so your toddler can have all their snacks at once, without turning the backseat into a sandbox full of crushed-up fish crackers. Promising review: "What a lifesaver! I mean, really! My daughter loves her snacks; she also loves to make a mess, give them to the dog, or fill her car seat up with them. Then she cries when she has nothing to eat. My wife picked one up at Target and man... we used it so much, we couldn't clean it fast enough. SOOOO we bought a few more. and for less than $5 for two.... this is a no-brainer!" —jeffgrantMEDIA Get a pack of two from Amazon for $4.39 (available in two pack colors). 28. And a travel cooler so you can pack some fresh food to balance out the fast food you fully intend on fueling yourselves with as a form of road trip entertainment. Do Dairy Queens even exist if you aren't driving in the middle of nowhere? Amazon Promising review: "This is the perfect lunch bag to take on a picnic or road trip. It is big and roomy and can hold items for the whole family. I can pack all of my kids' snacks in one bag. The design is sleek and looks nice." —Adam Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and several styles). 29. An alcohol-free hand sanitizer (that's also scent-free!) — this'll foam when you pump it out, encouraging your kids to keep their hands clean when the sight of the rest stop's bathroom sink looks less than hygienic. Promising review: "We have these stashed all over the place. I'm really glad this came with several. It’s not strongly scented, so it doesn’t shock the baby when you use it. Very gentle on your hands and doesn’t dry out your skin. It's a must-have!" —sbumb Get six from Amazon for $31.75. 30. And a special-edition Touchland and Disney collaboration (rather than foam, this one sprays on) because nobody can convince your kids to keep their hands clean better than Mickey Mouse. Amazon Touchland is a Latina-owned business that was founded by Andrea Lisbona in 2010. Promising review: "It’s such an adorable, thick, durable, and sturdy case for Touchland sanitizers! The sanitizer comes out smelling amazing and leaves the hands feeling clean and smelling good! There’s no way the sanitizer will leak with support like this." —Victor C. Get it from Amazon for $20. 31. A car baby monitor (with a spiffy 14,000+ 5-star reviews!) that'll help you instantly know what's going on with your baby in the backseat without adjusting mirrors or turning back to see what's going on (when the car is stopped, of course). Stay safe on the road with your little one, and keep them *easily* within sight! And just a reminder, you should always keep your eyes on the road while the car is in motion. Promising reviews: "This is honestly the best purchase I’ve ever made since becoming a mom. Like, hands down, my favorite product ever. This camera definitely makes life easier, and I wish I had it for my other two when they were babies. It took less than five minutes to get it up and running, and they included everything I needed. I have a Dodge Grand Caravan, and it reaches all the way to the third row. I recommend it to all my mom friends!" —Kristin Morgan Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (also available with a USB). 32. A BabyBjorn Travel Crib small enough that when collapsed, it'll fit in a carry-on bag! This is a great option if you're traveling with an infant who would *love* crawling into every nook and cranny of your hotel room. Parents rave about how easy it is to set up and put away, making bedtime easier even on the go. Promising review: "I am so glad I purchased this. My little one (15 months) had a very hard time sleeping in the traditional pack 'n play that we had — plus it was always so tough to set up and take down. This crib is AMAZING. Not only did it take like 10 seconds with minimal effort to put up and take down, but my son slept just like he was at home in his normal crib. The mattress is soft and comfortable (based on my son’s ability to fall asleep so quickly). The crib is also a great size and doesn’t take up a lot of space (considering you’re staying in a traditional hotel room). If you are considering getting a new travel crib, GET THIS ONE! We are so grateful we did!" —Megan Get it from Amazon for $207.99+ (available in two colors). 33. An inflatable travel bed (with a high-speed pump) for toddlers and big kids who have grown out of their pack-n-play phase. Honestly, this is more for you than your child. There's no way you'll get a good night's rest sharing a bed with your youngster. They sleep punch. This high-quality inflatable bed is 50% thicker than many on the market and has reinforced seams, so it's camping-friendly! It includes an electric pump, carrying case, pillow, patching kit, and a surprise stuffed animal! It's recommended for toddlers starting at 18 months, but it can hold up to 300 pounds and fit kids up to 4 feet tall. Promising review: "This is great quality and easy to inflate. I purchased the blue and pink beds for traveling. My kids are three and one. This is durable for jumping children and it inflates quickly. We take it on trips when only one bed is available at our bed and breakfast or hotel. I’ve also sent it to my mother-in-law's when my son spends the night. He sleeps in this at the foot of their bed with no issues." —Caylee Evans Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in five colors). 34. Or a set of two Hiccapop inflatable bed rails if your kids think sleeping on the giant hotel bed sounds like the *most* fun part of your vacation...and you'd like to avoid hearing them roll off the bed at night. Promising review: "These are a lifesaver. We have the toddler blow-up mattress, which is great, but these have been amazing for travel/hotels and visiting family. Very compact, easy to use. Buying a second set to leave at my parents." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $58.92. 35. A travel bottle warmer that'll work with both wide and standard-sized bottles. This keeps water hot for *literally* hours. No electricity needed! No need to suffer with a crying, hungry babe who refuses to drink a chilled beverage...this has got you covered. Promising review: "EXCELLENT travel bottle warmer!!!! We love this warmer and use it almost every single time we leave the house!!! The water stays hot for hours!! The longest we have done is about six to eight hours and each time, it is still piping hot and steaming when I pour it and it heats my daughter's bottle up easily in just a few minutes! Seriously, 5 stars!"—ELMA16 Get it from Amazon for $13+ (available in three kit styles). 36. A set of compression cubes designed to compress the air out as you zip them closed, meaning you're gonna have more than enough room to pack your matching family pajamas for your holiday (even if your teen insists on bringing an extra pair to change into the moment the family photos are taken). Promising review: "I took my family of five to Disney in September and bought these packing/compression cubes. They were LIFESAVING for us. Well, maybe not literally, but... trying to pack stuff for five people for nine days into two bags was a challenge. These packing cubes made it possible with a little room to spare for those precious souvenirs! We bought two of the three-packs rather than the larger pack because we didn't need the toiletry bag or the shoe bag. It worked out perfectly." —Tiffany H. Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $49.95 (available in 11 colors). 37. A Luli Bebé travel bag — this ridiculously luxurious duffel is a diaper bag in disguise, complete with waterproof pockets and a wipeable surface. Plus, there's so much space inside, you'll know you've got everything your family needs in one (chic) spot. Luli Bebé I got this diaper bag before having a kid. That's how badly I wanted it. I've had mine for years. Once I spent two weeks road tripping around Iceland and took *only* this bag with me — I was able to fit *everything* I needed for the entire trip. Now that I have a toddler? I can't imagine traveling without this. Promising review: "This is the bag of my dreams! It is so beautiful and the quality is great. It is so spacious inside and fits all of my baby's and my needs. The front pouch is secure and easy to get items in and out of. Love the material of both the inside and outside, easy to clean! Really, you NEED this bag! Don't hesitate to buy this or any Luli Bebé bag. You won't regret it!" —Hannah E. Get it from Luli Bebé for $229 (available in six colors). 38. A pack of children's Dramamine you should definitely hand out as a precaution before getting in the car if your kids get motion sick easily. When I was a child, my parents referred to our car as the "Vomit Comet." Don't christen your car with a similar nickname. Amazon Promising review: "This has saved me from cleaning up vomit every trip we take. As long as I get it in them at least 45 minutes before we leave, we are good to go." —Tula1 Get an eight-count from Amazon for $4.49. 39. And a pack of vomit bags with a twist and seal structure that can save the day (and the family vacation) when your kid starts getting nauseous the minute you fasten their seatbelt. Promising review: "If you are a parent and you have to road trip with any number of children for any number of hours, you NEED these in your vehicle. These little bags are so small and fit in the little pouches behind the seats. I bought them for our last road trip and, unfortunately, ended up using them not once, but TWICE. :-| They caught all the particles and we were able to throw the whole thing away at the next rest stop. I will never go anywhere without these." —Megan 1 Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $9.99 (available in different pack sizes). 40. A Montessori busy board with all the zippers, buttons, laces, and buckles your child could possibly desire! Add this to your road trip entertainment arsenal and watch them spend hours fidgeting with this flat-packed pal. Promising review: "Absolutely love this busy board! We bought this to keep our 1-year-old distracted on a 3.5-hour airplane ride. She absolutely loved it and couldn’t stop playing with it. We tied it to the seat tray so it didn’t slide all over. It is easy to carry, fits into a backpack no issue, and I love that it is all one piece: no tiny pieces to misplace!"—LEG 585 Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 11 styles). 41. And finally, a bag of protein coffee I am literally drinking as we speak (peep the picture below, I'm not lying!) for parents who are only making it through this family vacation thanks to the one-two-punch that is protein-infused caffeine. Thanks, Science. www.amazon.com, Mallory Mower / BuzzFeed Each serving contains two shots of espresso and 20 grams of non-GMO whey protein. It's keto-friendly and gluten-free. I'm sitting here sipping my sweet cream Chike high-protein iced coffee while making an order for their chocolate peanut butter before ~you all~ sell it out. In all honesty, this stuff has been a real gift. It was so hard to get myself to eat breakfast, and I knew I wasn't feeling my best because of it. This is one of those rare treats that tastes good without making you feel gross after. In fact, I feel *great* now that I'm getting in a real breakfast in the morning. It's rich and creamy even though I tend to only mix it with water, which is witchcraft. I can't rave about this stuff enough. But also, I may be downplaying how great this is just a little... because I really don't want it to sell out. Promising review: "I was skeptical, but this is well worth it. I am used to drinking one Monster a day and a Core Power protein drink. I’m on a weight loss routine and anemic, so I need the extra energy to get through the day. I was a bit skeptical about this just because I thought there was no way that it would lift my energy levels. I’ve tried the peanut butter chocolate one and now the pumpkin spice. They really do a great job! It does give me plenty of energy for the day, like the Monsters. It keeps me full like the Cores. It’s cheaper than buying both of those every day. It does not clump up. It has a wonderful smell and taste. The taste is phenomenal. It’s coffee forward, but you get the pumpkin spice. It is genuinely better than Starbucks coffee. I’m just incredibly impressed. Will be buying more." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in several flavors). Why Trust BuzzFeed Shopping? BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Mallory Mower has been a market writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team since 2017, with a focus on unique, practical products, up-to-date parenting finds, and up-and-coming home decor. During offline and OOO hours, Mallory is roaming the streets of New York, hitting up quirky toddler-friendly stops and then ditching the kid to enjoy some spookier, definitely haunted spots. Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
