Travel with small children is travel distilled to its most elemental version. You pack less but need more from what you bring for those planes, trains and automobiles. The indispensable things tend to share the same qualities: great design, durability and value for everyday use – from airport essentials to clever ways to keep them entertained. Below, the clobber that makes the cut.
The author with his son preparing to board a Swiss Transalpin train
Joolz Aer² folding pram
Price: £439
Now in its third iteration, the Aer makes a compelling case for bringing along a buggy, starting with the class-leading effortless one-handed fold. Suitable from newborn to 22kg, it feels properly engineered rather than flimsy. This new version adds a true full-flat recline, an integrated leg rest, a larger basket and larger wheels for better stability. At 6.5kg it’s slightly heavier than its predecessor, but it remains cabin-approved on most airlines.
