When you’re traveling with twins, life is double complicated. In lieu of not being able to sprout an extra set of arms, the right gear is a game-changer.

 

We’ve rounded up the best strollers for pack-mule parents of multiples, the most pocketed and shoulder-friendly diaper bags, and everything else you need to get you and your littles from A to B without losing your sanity along the way.

 

The Gear for Flying

 

The KooperX2  or Kooper RS2

 

 

We might be tooting our own horns a bit here, but…TOOT.

 

Both the Kooper RS2 and Kooper X2 are hands down the best double stroller for flying with twins and young siblings. They are lightweight, insanely easy to push (even when you have 100+ lbs of stuff in it), and it gets through doorways and into trunks without a fuss.

 

We love it, and seriously, you’re going to love it too when you’re gate-checking it with two babies on your hips.

 

Cosco Apt 50 Convertible Car Seat

 

 

The only thing worse than having to install a car seat on a plane is the 2 hours you spend lugging it around before your flight.

 

Do what a lot of savvy parents do, and save the heavy seat for your back seat. Lightweight seats like this one from Cosco are perfect for airline travel. Trust us — your back will thank you for having a dedicated lightweight airplane car seat.

 

Weighing in at only 11 lbs, this convertible car seat is easy for parents to carry with their 10,000 other items, accommodates children up to 50 lbs, and is FAA approved.  

 

The CARES Airplane Harness

 

 

The CARES harness is the only child harness that’s FAA approved for air travel. If your child is too small for a lap belt but too big for a car seat, this seat belt adapter essentially turns the plane’s seat belt into a five-point harness.

 

It’s easy to stash in your bag and attaches easily to the seat and seatbelt to secure your child, so you can breathe easy, even if there’s turbulence.

 

Also, it’s way harder for a wandering kid to undo two buckles instead of one — you’re welcome.

 

Disposable Bibs

 

 

We’re all about reducing waste wherever you can, but sometimes something has to give — especially when you’re traveling with twins. These disposable bibs are a lifesaver for moms who are overwhelmed with dirty laundry as it is.

 

Swissgear 6283 Expandable 3pc Set

 

 

Okay, let’s get real here: you don’t need designer luggage, but you DO need something that you can wheel through an airport while pushing a stroller and shouldering a diaper bag.

 

This luggage set by Swissgear looks great, but it’s more than that — it’s freaking practical.

 

Multi-directional spinning wheels, great reviews, and all kinds of compartments so you can organize all the things. This set is a great place to start if you have twins and are planning a family trip.

 

The Best Carry-On Bag for Twins

 

Jujube Be Right Back – Pebble Chromatics

 

 

As the saying goes, there’s a place for everything and everything has its place! This bag has alll the places, with more than 7 advantageous pockets and compartments, including Thinsulate lined bottle holders (swoon!). Ergonomically curved, padded shoulder straps, an included padded changing pad and a quick-grab top handle. This is truly the ultimate carry-on bag!

 

As an added bonus, dads love this Jujube bag for its gender-neutral look and sturdy metal buckles (dads love some good hardware).

 

The TwinGo Baby Carrier

 

 

This lightweight carrier can be used to tandem carry your twins yourself or be divided into two separate carriers. The TwinGo is legendary among twin moms and is an essential part of a twin mom’s travel gear lineup, but moms of littles really close in age love it, too. 

 

Each carrier is designed to be ergonomic for a developing baby’s hips and comes with an extra-wide waistband to spare your lower back some strain, and sleep hoods to keep babies from getting overwhelmed in busy airports.

 

Hotel-Friendly Sleep Solutions for Twins

 

The Portable Twin Nursery

 

It’s hard enough wrestling a pack and play into a hotel room with two babies, but two of them?

Joovy’s Twin Nursery Center was made to fit over the Room2 playpen. It divides the top of the playpen into two twin-safe sleep spaces and comes with a flip-it-out-of-the-way style changing pad that’ll save your hotel sheets from the unspeakable.

Shop the Twin Nursery Center Accessory

Whatever you do, especially when you’re traveling with multiples, give everyone a baby-proof sleep space.

Foocoot Travel Bed

Most hotels these days have cribs you can borrow, but if you’re Airbnbing it or your kids are a little older, we recommend bringing along a portable child cot or travel bed. It’s under 7 lbs, comes in an easy-to-carry bag, and can hold up to 75 lbs!

Moms of multiples, twins, and kids that are REALLY close together in age — how do you travel without losing track of anything? Tell us your pro tips in the comments below!