National Geographic Traveller UK 10.2019

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h ree to try: baby carriers

£££ OSPREY POCO

AG PREMIUM

Adventurers: this hiking

backpack adjusts to all

wearers, has a safety

seat for your little one, a

rain/sun cover, plenty of

pockets and a removable

11-litre daypack. RRP:

£320. ospreyeurope.com

£ LOVE RADIUS

BASIC BABY WRAP

Lightweight and

newborn-ready, this

uber-soft wrap is

made from French

terry jersey, cotton and

elastane. RRP: £40.

naturalbabyshower.co.uk

TRAVEL WITH TOTS

A TRIP WITH A NEWBORN OR TODDLER

CAN BE A DODDLE WITH LIGHTWEIGHT,

PORTABLE AND RECHARGEABLE KIT

WORDS: STEPHANIE CAVAGNARO

Ki t li st

(^3) ELVIE PUMP
Electric, silent, small and
wearable, this pump is the fi rst
of its kind. Ideal for expressing
in transit, it fully charges in two
hours and slots into a nursing bra,
automatically switching from
stimulation to expression mode.
Milk volume and pumping history
can be monitored on an app.
RRP: £249. johnlewis.com
(^1) BUGABOO ANT
This new travel pushchair packs a
punch: it’s the brand’s lightest yet
at 7.2kg and can be folded into a
compact carry-on or a pull-along
trolley. Small but sturdy, features
include all-wheel suspension and a
reversible, height-adjustable seat
for a toddler weighing up to 50lbs.
It’s also suitable for newborn use
with the Bugaboo Bee Cocoon.
RRP: £429. bugaboo.com
4 MAXI
COSI PEBBLE PRO I
SIZE
This June-launched, 12kg infant
car seat is said to be one of the
safest options on the streets. The
impact-absorbing seat’s inlay
can be removed as your newborn
grows up to 75cm tall (around 12
months). Compatible with a host of
pushchairs, it’s also approved for
planes. RRP: £199. maxi-cosi.co.uk
5 CAM CAM CHANGING MAT
The clutch-sized mat is padded
with foam and covered in dirt-
and water-repellent cotton, while
a handy inside pocket fi ts a nappy
and muslin. Opt for the retro
‘Holiday’ version, whimsically
illustrated with penny farthings,
beach balls and hot air balloons.
RRP: £30. scandiborn.co.uk
6 ARLO BABY MONITOR
Rechargeable and compact, this
smart monitor only requires a
phone to check up on your bundle,
making it an on-the-go essential.
There’s uber-clear 1080p HD
video, temperature and humidity
sensors, a night light, plus a doze-
inducing lullaby and white noise
player. RRP: £140. amazon.co.uk
(^2) JEM + BEA JAMIE INDIGO DENIM
Ditch the dull changing bag
— this denim backpack is a
stylish, hands-free option. Made
with a water-repellent interior
lining, it’s chock-full of handy
details: insulated bottle pockets,
four interior pouches for nappies,
a vanity bag and padded changing
mat. RRP: £150. jemandbea.com
££ ERGO BABY
OMNI 360
With lumbar support
and four carry options,
this infant-to-20kg
carrier is comfy and
versatile, while the new
‘cool air mesh’ provides
ventilation. RRP: £154.90.
ergobaby.co.uk
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