Travel with a baby can be a wild card. On the plus side, there are the relatives to help entertain, please, and spoil the little ones. There is the fun in the sun, the memories to be made and shared, the magic of summer surf, fireworks, and fireflies. But there is the deathtrap of the unbabyproofed cottage. And lest you forget, the mosquitoes! The ticks! The bugspray with DEET! The sun! The water! The not-organic milk! The variations in The Schedule!

It almost seems easier to stay at home and complain about never going anywhere.

For those preparing to travel en famille this summer, here are some practical hints from the experts at Isis.

Combat everything from sun to germs to bugs with products that are safe, non-toxic, effective, and pleasing. Stop in to Isis and pick up:

• Shady Day and Mustela sunscreen wipes: mess-free, no artificial ingredients or synthetic fragrances
• CleanWell hand sanitizer wipes and sprays
• Tiny Diner portable placemats
• Classy Kid Clean and Green placemats
• iPlay UV protective hats and two-piece sun suits
• Skip the disposable swim diapers, get Swimmi from Bummis
• Halo UV protective Technical Comfort System keeps baby cooler in hot temperatures with its breathable, chemical-free Coolmax fabric. And it’s SPF 30+!

• Wear your baby or toddler in a comfortable and secure canvas Ergo, perfect for hikes or beach walks or chasing after older siblings!
• Zip through crowds or airports in the USA’s lightest umbrella stroller, the high performance Uppa Baby G-Lite stroller.
• Be prepared with the Skip Hop Pronto changing pad. It’s a stylish compact clutch.
• Load up the Hop Pop diaper bag – it actually converts to a booster seat!
• Sleep easy, indoors or out, with the Kidco Peapod tent, a safe and comfortable portable bed with UV protection, windscreens, and an easy-to-fold design.

And don’t forget to pack the Primo folding potty seat, Bearview mirrors, wonderful soft books from Manhattan toy and Jelly Cats.

Happy trails!