I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. Traveling with a baby is equal parts fun and exhausting, but it’s so much easier when you have the right baby travel essentials.

It can be enjoyable to take your baby on a road trip, but you must plan. From meal times to nappy changing, and sleeping to playing, there's plenty to do when you're driving with a tiny passenger. If ...

When Victoria Lamson's son was 10 months old, she took him on a trip to Ireland, the UK, and France. She and her husband planned ahead, investing in a sturdy stroller and calling hotels in advance.