Traveling With Babies

As any parent knows, it can be hard to take a trip with a baby - whether it's in the car or on a plane. But nowadays there are some great products available to make the trip easier, from portable beds to an all-in-one car seat, stroller, booster seat to a bottle warmer you can plug into your car lighter.

Denene Millner, an editor at Parenting magazine shows on Monday's The Early Show a variety of products. - some of which were tested by readers of the magazine and some that are worthy mentions.

Philips Baby Bottle Warmer - This product plugs into your car lighter to heat up a bottle or baby food while you're on the go. If you've already arrived at your destination, you can plug it into any standard outlet, as well. It features an overheating protector to prevent food from getting too hot. Convenient size so it won't take up a lot of space. $30. Available at babycare.philips.com.

Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet by Arm's Reach - This product can be used at home for parents who want the baby in their room right next to them without actually having the baby in their bed. However, taking up just 20" by 34" of floor space, this is perfect to take along with you on a road trip to ensure you have a safe sleeping place for the baby - you don't have to worry about whether there's a crib at your destination. This converts to a changer or bassinet, and even as a storage bin later. It's completely portable in a handy zipper carry bag and weighs 24 pounds. $130. Available at armsreach.com.

Gateway to Go Child Safety Gate by KidCo - Parents no longer have to worry about the baby getting too close to the stairs at grandma's house, or anywhere else, for that matter. This child safety gate is pressure mounted, so you don't have to fiddle with hardware or installation, and that also means no damage to the house you're using it in. It also fits anywhere - including your suitcase! This gate folds into its own carry case and weighs less than 5 pounds. $70. Available at Kidco.com.

Munchkin Travelware - This brightly colored disposable eating products and utensils are perfect for any time you're on the go. You no longer have to worry about leaving baby's sippy cup behind, because you can use and toss these products. They're extremely well-priced: $4 for each package - either 30 infant spoons, 4 feeding bowls, 6 sippy cups or 6 snack cups. Available at munchkininc.com.

Icky Products - Developed by moms 5 years ago to make life easier for parents on the move. Here are just a few available at ickyproducts.com.

• Icky Easy Clean Travel Placemat: A laminated easy-to-clean placemat for baby that comes with a heat sensitive spoon and fork and 2 Icky Wipes for clean up. It's packaged in its own reusable carrying case, and comes in a variety of patterns and colors. $18.00.
• Easy Clean Play Mat: The perfect splat mat for when baby is eating (and throwing food on the floor). It's made of the same easy-to-clean laminated material as the placemat, and also comes in a variety of patterns and colors. It measures 36" by 44". $36.00.
• Icky Kit: This handy clean up kit includes a leak-proof trash bag, which can be used for dirty diapers, a super absorbent disposable towel and 2 lemon scented wipes. It all comes in one kit. $2.99.
• Icky Nap Mat: A portable little padded blanket that can be taken anywhere to allow baby to nap on a nice surface. It rolls up and ties, and also comes in a variety of patterns and colors. $26.00.
• Icky Wipes: A 50 pack of the lemon scented wipes. $9.00.
• Icky Dozen: A 12 pack of the leak-proof trash bags (Icky Bags) $9.00

A mattress pad is covered with a removable and washable terry cloth sheet, and the inside and outside wipe clean with a damp cloth. It also has a mosquito netting cover, so you can use it outside, and it also features 2 zippered compartments - one insulated for bottle storage.

The whole thing folds up and can be carried with it's strap over your shoulder, and it only weighs 6 pounds. Designed for babies up to 6 months. $99.95. Available at samsonitejuvenile.com or hammacherschlemmer.com.

5-in-1 Car Seat, Stroller & Booster Seat - This is basically a car seat on wheels, so you can wheel your baby through the airport and right onto the plane in one seat. It then converts into a safe plane seat - or car seat (rear or forward-facing), when you arrive at your destination. It can also be used as a booster seat. The wheels and handle fold up and fit inside the body, and it secures to seats with a seat belt. It features the 5-point harness system. It's made for children from 5 to 40 pounds. $199.95. Available at hammacherschlemmer.com.