The hip way to travel
Whisk children through busy airports, make a quick dash to the beach, or sightsee without the hassle of a buggy with the Hippychick Child Hipseat (01278 434440; www.hippychick.com). Designed to help alleviate backache caused by carrying children around, the hipseat costs £34.99.

Would you, could you in a box?

For creative kids, these activity books, kits and boxes featuring Care Bears, Disney Princess, Finding Nemo, Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat and Turtles are ideal for holidays. The jigsaw activity book (£5.99), sticker activity box (£4.99), stamper activity kit (£4.99) and stencil activity book (£5.99) are available from Flair Leisure Products (020 8643 0320; www.flairplc.com).

A place out of the sun

Little legs can find some rest with this portable chair. Even better, children can carry it themselves as it folds into a backpack. The Mini Marvellous (0870 751 8944; www.minimarvellous.co.uk) is light enough for a two-year-old to carry and has a zip pouch for belongings and an adjustable umbrella. Retails at £19.99.

Return to sender...

Keep your children safe with IdentiKids wristbands that bear your mobile number and hotel details inside. The bands, available in a range of European languages including Spanish, French and Portuguese, are waterproof and tearproof. Available from Identikids (0845 125 9539; www.identifymychild.co.uk) from £3.95 for a set of 15 wristbands.

Fly away home

This dinky ladybird luggage (designed for two- to eight-year-olds) is cute and fun for children who want to carry their own holiday essentials. The wheelie ladybird upright case comes in three sizes and has a secret compartment with a glow-in-the-dark reflector and telescopic handle. Available from Samsonite (01895 855755;www.samsonite.com), the luggage starts at £35.