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Essential Gear & Toys for Traveling with Toddlers

7/9/2017

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As a world traveling mom blogger with 3 small children, I get asked for tips, tricks, and recommendations on the daily. One question I hear time and time again along the lines of "We're taking our toddler on a long road trip, what toys should we bring??" or "What should we bring to keep my child entertained during a long flight??" So, I figured it's about time I blogged about it!
US Japan Fam's favorite gear and toys for traveling with toddlers!!
Below are my personal favorites, and ones I haven't tried but have seen recommended time and time again in my various blogger and mommy circles!! Have something you love but don't see below? Be sure to leave a comment and I'll update the list ASAP!
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Best Toys for Traveling with Toddlers
The key here is finding toys that are lightweight and compact, that will keep your child entertained for more than 60 seconds, and won't make a mess. In addition to the below products, there are lots of DIY (very budget-friendly) things that are great - such as sensory bags (sealed ziplock bags filled with gels, sparkles, buttons, shaving cream etc that the child can kinda mash around and play with - just be careful if flying, you must stay within the 3-1-1 regulations for liquids and gels if it's not food or drink for the child) and even latex gloves - they can be balloons, tickle devices, fun to draw on, or even filled with ice or water!
  • Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! Activity Book
  • Wikki Stix For Doodlers Molding & Sculpting Sticks
  • Cra Z Art Travel Magna Doodle
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar(TM) Lacing Cards
  • Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pads Set

Related Post: ​The 19 Best Toys for Kids from Toy Fair 2017

Best Gear for Traveling with Toddlers
I wouldn't call any of these "essential" but you may find some of them could really make your travel with a toddler a lot easier!
  • Activity Tray or Car Seat Tray
  • Britax Seat Saver Waterproof Liner​
  • ​Kalencom 2-in-1 Potette Plus
  • Zinc Flyte Kids Luggage Scooter 15"
  • Child Airplane Travel Harness - Cares Safety Restraint System
  • ​CozyPhones Headphones 
  • LilGadgets Connect+ Premium Volume Limited Wired Headphones with SharePort
  • mifold Grab-and-Go Booster Seat
  • ​RideSafer Travel Vest Car Seat

Related Post: How to Ride Safe without a Big Bulky Car Seat

Other Helpful Items for Traveling with Toddlers
Please check with your child's doctor before using either of these and discuss possible side effects, risks, and benefits. About 5% of children become hyperactive instead of drowsy after taking Benadryl, so this is definitely something you would want to test out BEFORE setting off on your trip!!
  • Dramamine Motion Sickness Relief for Kids
  • Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid

Conclusion
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When traveling with toddlers, it is essential to make sure you provide them with the best forms of entertainment, and this is means choosing the right toys and gear. We have a wealth of possible options listed above, and there are so many great options to choose from. And, the great new is that you don’t have to worry about carting all of it around with you, because you can use
Radical Storage luggage services to stash your bags, kids toys, and luggage whilst you enjoy a trip around the city. This means you can pack as much stuff as yuou want for your toddler, and make for a much less stressful trip.
So, what do you think of our list? Have you used any of the above? Do you have any others to recommend or warn against? What's the longest trip you've taken with your child? We'd love to hear your stories! Leave a comment below!!
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These are great traveling toy ideas! That is also the cutest kids suitcase ever!

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Love all of these products. They are cute and fun.

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I think your list is great, and there are some excellent ideas here. Keeping my daughter occupied while traveling has always been quite a challenge. :-)

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