Gear up for the holidays: Must-have outdoor essentials for parents, babies and children

With the festive outdoor season well under way, families are gearing up for unforgettable adventures around the city with their little ones. From joyful park outings to scenic beach days and winter market shopping experiences, this year, we’ve curated a selection of the best buys that combine practicality with festive cheer. In our list you will find the most stylish of baby changing bags, compact baby baths as well as fun scooters and travel case systems. Discover how these essential products can enhance any family’s outdoor get togethers,

The Snazzy Scoot & Ride Highwaykick 1

The Highwaykick is the ideal travel toy for children in their early years. A 2-in-1 kickboard with seat, its deck can take up to 50kg in weight and comes with an adjustable handle bar to suit a child’s height as they grow. With  its impressive stability, it offers even the youngest the possibility to move safely and comfortably while seated. Available in 8 different colours, find the perfect choice for little ones this festive season; Ash, Blueberry, Forest, Kiwi, Lemon, Peach, Rose and Steel.

Suitable for:  Age 1-5

Prices: AED 499

Where to Buy: Mumzworld, First Cry, Amazon, Five little ducks

Change Babies in Style with Béaba

The Beaba Oslo changing bag is a stunning option for both new and more established parents, featuring 11 inside and outside pockets for all baby essentials. Starring 3 zip pockets and a 19L insulated compartment for keeping liquids warm or cool, the bag is an integrated stroller attachment accessory that comes with changing mat and stroller clips. Available in neutral tones of Vintage Rose, Clay or Mineral Grey, the Oslo is an aesthetic that is set to suit the most stylish of wardrobes. The Puffy Paris is a trendy and well-organised bag that like the Oslo, has a removable padded baby changing mat and is easily attached to a stroller. With 10 inside and outside pockets for all essentials, the bag comes in either Baltic Blue or Gazelle colours.

Suitable for: Parents

Prices: Oslo: AED 399, Puffy Paris: AED 389

Where to buy: Puffy Paris – Mumzworld, First Cry, Amazon. Oslo – Mumzworld, First Cry, Jules and Juliette

The Must-have Skip Hop Forma Diaper Backpack

The Forma Diaper Backpack is Skip Hop’s leading multi-storage bag for all baby and children’s essentials while on-the-go. Able to hold laptops and tablets of up to 15”, the bag is impressively spacious and features a two-way zip closure in its extra-wide main compartment. Along with two insulated bottle side pockets, the bag has cushioned shoulder straps, stroller straps as well as a cushioned changing pack, all perfect for swift baby changing needs. Available in a quilted detail, colour choices include Grey, Jet Black, Mauve Mist, Navy, Sage and Camel.

Suitable for: Parents

Prices: AED 459

Where to buy: Mumzworld, First Cry, Amazon, Five little ducks

A 2-in-1 cabin-approved suitcase and on-the-go seat by Beaba

Beaba Eazy Luggage is a suitcase and seat designed for convenience and suitable for children from age 4 and older. Parents can encourage little ones to become mobile outdoors this winter as the suitcase adapts to four wheels with the simple press of a button allowing little ones to sit and glide in comfort. The suitcase provides a large storage space of 22L, multiple pockets and a large main compartment, which is perfect for storing snacks and children’s games while on the go. Children can be pulled along up to a weight of 50kg or use to sit while in festive outdoor queues, allowing a weight of up to 100kg.

Suitable for: Age 4+

Prices: AED 1,079

Where to buy: Mumzworld, Jashanmal National, Five Little Ducks, First Cry

Upgrade to a First-class Seat with Stokke JetKids

The only ride-on, carry-on and sleep-on suitcase on the market for children this winter, Stokke JetKids is a multi-dimensional suitcase, mindfully designed for young and stylish jetsetters. A spacious carry-on suitcase (20 cm x 46 cm x 36 cm) that can be ridden or pulled along, swivel wheels allow for easy movement and an adjustable strap means parents can carry with ease. Available in charming colours – Blue Sky, Green Aurora, Pink Lemonade and Lunar Eclipse – stickers are included for cute personalisation. The Stokke CloudSleeper is the ultimate kids’ travel bed for home and away, is suitable for babies of 36 months+ and is small enough to fit inside hand luggage.

Suitable for: Stokke JetKids BedBox: Ages 2-7, JetKids by Stokke Cloudsleeper: from 36 months

Prices: JetKids BedBox: AED 919, JetKids by Stokke CloudSleeper: AED 599

Where to Buy: Mumzworld, Jashanmal – Dubai Hills Mall

The Stokke Flexi Bath: The Foldable Baby Bath

Stokke Flexi Bath is an award-winning must-have home and travel essential for baby bath time. Perfect for use during the cooler winter months, the Flexi Bath is convenient and easy to fold away for use at home and outside. The tub is lightweight and folds flat, ensuring easy storage for families. The bathtub provides optional ergonomic Flexi Bath newborn support that offers additional comfort for younger babies.

Suitable for:  Newborns up to 4 years

Prices: starting from AED 369

Where to Buy: Mom store, Mumzworld, Firstcry, Amazon

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