If you are going on holiday with young children over the Christmas period or in the New Year, instead of wandering around shops trying to find those essential items, you might think of taking a look at www.babytravelshop.com. Any of the items found on this innovative site would also make great Christmas presents.

Aishling O’Donoghue, founder of babytravelshop.com has two children Fionn aged 3 and Cian 1½. Aishling was very well established in the travel company Ebookers and enjoyed her career there.

However, a few years ago she made a long-haul journey to Australia with Fionn, at 3½ months old. Before travelling, she experienced great difficult in sourcing the essentials for the journey and the ‘day in the plane’ experience was not a happy one.

On her arrival, Aisling discovered that Australia was a mecca for functional baby travelling gear which was safe and fun. On returning home she decided to take the ‘leap of faith’ and move from her hard-working comfort zone to starting her own online baby travel business.

Baby Travel Shop has everything you could possibly need from pop-up travel cots to 100% UV protective creams and sunglasses for your baby and toddler. They also have a range of baby organic sun creams, towelling hooded tops and ponchos, and much, much more.

Baby Travel Shop provides handy check lists for planning your trip and useful hints about travelling on flights with children. These items are wonderful gifts for any occasion, both to babies and mothers. The Bushbaby Splashsuit (left) is a great innovation and fits over clothing and can be removed without taking off the wellies. There is also an interesting and functional range of bags and luggage. The Totseat will prove a great help as it can be easily carried and attached to any dining chair.

Aisling has used her travel experience wisely and you will find a section on the website called Travel Zone. Aisling has sourced well-recommended holiday providers that specialise in family holidays, from varying activities to creche/babysitting facilities.

Checking out Aisling’s website before going on holiday will save parents a lot of worry and make their children more comfortable on the journey. The products are entertaining and functional and considering the quality are not expensive. You will find all the gear, lots of helpful tips, information and advice for travelling with babies and toddlers. Happy Travels!

To speak to Aisling O’Donoghue call: 4004400/087 799 1663. www.babytravelshop.com, e-mail aisling@babytravelshop.com