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Essential Baby and Toddler Travel Gear for a Trip to Greece

by Lindsay
Yoyo Babyzen Travel Stroller
Packing two into our Yoyo Babyzen stroller.

Last updated: 5 June 2025

Greece has a habit of surprising with its idiosyncratic ways. Child-friendly on many counts, but don’t expect a high chair and colouring supplies at every taverna you visit.

So what do you need to plan for as you ready your travel arsenal? Teetering between too little and too much (less, is generally best. Yet keeping in mind that you want to relax, not rough it out), we list the gear and other baby bits that will save you from many a headache on a holiday in Greece.

We’ve also included Greek brands we love for diapers, plastic-free baby wipes, toiletries, and other essentials so you can pack light, support local, and travel confidently.

Travel Stroller - Babyzen Yoyo
There’s going to be lots of meandering through bumpy cobblestone streets (of Greek villages), or rickety pavements in town centers, but whe YOYO Babyzen steers remarkably well, or can be slung over your shoulder if the situation requires. The original travel stroller that’s still one of the best-in-class (the all new Bugaboo Butterfly is probably its closest rival, but has no newborn insert), it’s ultra-compact and leaves lots of room for luggage in the car boot.
Child Carrier
A must-have where broken city sidewalks and staircase-crossed village alleyways will frustrate many a stroller, the Ergobaby 360 is a dream to use, and functions as a back carrier for toddlers up to 20 kg.
Baby Travel Changing Gear
1. Always have a change of clothes in hand. For yourself, included, if a long flight is upcoming. Don’t forget a cardigan for planes and ferry rides, and windy summer evenings. / 2. We’ve seen lots of fancy travel change pads, but a simple waterproof sheet we can insert into our wet and dry bag after it has touched icky places works best for us. / 3. & 6. We bring enough diapers and wipes for four or so days, and get the rest from a mini or supermarket. Agnotis is a great local brand with a bleach-free core. Pampers’ Pure plastic-free diapers and wipes are also usually readily available. Septona (Greek brand) also has a line of biodegradable, plastic-free wipes / 4. Planet Wises’ clutch style wet and dry bags are the perfect size for keeping clothes and a few diapers. / 5. Avene mini spring water spray – handy as a baby bum spray on an extra dirty change, or to refresh yourself on super hot summer afternoons.

feeding equipment
This list will look different for infants. Otherwise, beyond year one (or so), we have: 1. Easy-wash silicone bibs with a large catchment pocket. / 2. Fork and spoon set / 3. A good stainless steel (to avoid microplastics) kids water bottle is actually really hard to find. They either leak, have exposed spouts (not beach friendly), are hard to clean, or have some other nagging feature. So far, the Thermos Funtainer (we replace our plastic straw with a stainless steel one – don’t forget a straw cleaner) and Pura checks most of our tick boxes. And while the Pura is easier to clean, it has opened up in my bag mid-journey enough times that I’m looking for a a good alternative. Note: If you’re travelling to a small Greek island, you may not need a water bottle as tap water is not drinkable on most.
1. One hair and body wash for the entire family – that’s what you need when you need to pack light. Honest Company’s Sensitive Shampoo & Body Wash is one of my favourite formulations for that. Apivita, a local cult brand for face and body care, also has an extensive range for every family member, including a 2-in-1 Kid’s wash for the hair and body. / 2. Sunscreen is essential in sun-drenched Greece. Korean brand Atopalm’s SPF 50 is our mineral formulation of the moment adults can use as well. / 3. Mosquitos come out to play as well on Greek summer evenings. Mosi-guard is a DEET-free lemon eucalyptus based repellent that works for us, while Frezyderm’s Crilen is the local choice stocked in pharmacies. / 4. Elgydium kids toothpaste come in 7ml tubes which last surprisingly long for us. / 5. The Jordan toothbrush has a nice, fat bottom in case they like to run with things in mouths. / 6. A care kit of items you need from time to time: nail clipper, plasters, antiseptic spray…
Car seats, boosters and more
1. Car rental companies should be able to provide car seats. If you want something of a quality you are assured of, the Pico WayB (pictured here) is the Herman Miller of portable car seats for children from 2+ years. For kids over 4, the Mifold is a lot more portable but not the most comfortable for long rides/ 2. High chairs in tavernas are not ubiquitous in Greece. Useful in child weaning months if you have space to spare, Bombol’s origami-inspired pop-up booster which folds flat is design genius. / 3. An inflatable tub is hardly essential, but can be useful for relaxed bathing cum water play times. Phalate-free Mommy’s Helper has a relatively light footprint and weighs under 500g. Otherwise, ask your Airbnb for a plastic wash basin or pick one up from a supermarket.
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