Family Finds -- July 2011
by Houston Family Magazine
Traveling with your family this summer? Here are a few products that may help you, your kids, and your pets travel more comfortably. Happy trails!
Molly Mutt Clean
Keep your pet and his or her surroundings fresh and clean while you travel with this dog wash, spray conditioner, and bed freshener trio. Bonus: Molly Mutt uses all-natural ingredients, so your pet stays clean and healthy, too. $30 at mollymutt.com.
Travel Calm by Earth Heart
This lavender-scented travel spray has a calming effect on humans and animals alike. Spritz in your car as a soothing air freshener or spray in your pet’s traveling container before putting him or her inside. $11.98 per bottle at earthheartinc.com.
Rescue Remedy
Another soothing, all-natural remedy—combat your pet’s stress and your own with this time-tested blend of herbal extracts. Pet blend is made without alcohol for your pets’ health and wellbeing. $16.11 at nelsonsstore.com.
Sherpa Airline-Approved Navy Pet Carrier
This soft-sided carrier is sized to fit under a standard airline seat. Top and side entry panels give you easy access to your pet while traveling, and the mesh on the sides ensures that your pet stays cool and comfortable with plenty of fresh air. The material is waterproof and easy to clean, with a removable liner on the inside of the carrier. A removable shoulder strap and handles allow you to carry your pet comfortably, and its light weight (under 3 lbs.) helps you carry your pet comfortably and stay under airline carry-on weight requirements. $43.99 at Amazon.com.
Sunshine Kids Travel Pal
Dreading the mess that kids’ toys, drinks, and assorted paraphernalia tend to make in your car? Try the Sunshine Kids Travel Pal—its deep cargo bin, multitude of pockets, insulated drink covers, and waterproof interior will hold all your baby’s necessities snugly and securely and help you stay organized. $19.84 at Amazon.com.
Star Kids Snack & Play Travel Tray
This tray provides a flat, safe area to eat and play. Sized to fit most car or booster seats, its adjustable strap buckles around children, car seats and strollers for secure attachment. Soft foam reinforcement folds on impact; nylon material is durable and easy to clean. Includes 2 large side pockets and 2-inch wall stop. $19.99 at Amazon.com.
Contigo Autoseal Trekker Cups
Perfect for the kid who’s outgrown sippy cups but hasn’t outgrown spilling—press the button to unseal the lid and release it to seal again. The all-one-piece design means you don’t have to worry about losing lids or straws, and the cups are durable, BPA-free, and dishwasher-safe. $9.99 for a pack of two at Amazon.com.
Melissa & Doug Travel Game Trio
These travel-style games bring new fun and convenience to old family favorites with innovative flipping pieces that store in the board (and won’t get lost on the plane or in your backseat). Game trio includes memory matching games, hangman, and bingo. Ages 5+. $35.12 for all three game sets at Amazon.com.
