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Essential Gear & Toys for Traveling with Toddlers

7/9/2017

29 Comments

 
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

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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7/20/2017 08:59:49 pm

My kids love the wiki sticks (and so do I...). The magnetic tiles are also a hit in my house. They can play with them for a really long time.

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8/29/2017 11:14:05 pm

All this stuff looks amazing and super handy for traveling! I deffinaly need to invest in theses! Thank You for sharing this! My daughter would benfit greatly! ☺

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Christina A.
11/1/2017 05:26:11 pm

These are great traveling toy ideas! That is also the cutest kids suitcase ever!

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olga
11/4/2017 09:35:36 am

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

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Amber Ludwig
11/6/2017 05:40:02 pm

Seriously all great but I totally agree he most with the Melissa and Doug sticker books!! I swear my son is hooked on his and it keeps his super busy!! Him and I will put stories together for eachother or do I spy or sometimes he'll just sit with it and stick them everywhere lol!

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Kate S.
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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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I like the toy ideas you show to keep the kids entertained while traveling. Its so nice when they find a toy that they can play and keep themselves busy with while I enjoy the driving.

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These are some great ideas. I really like having activity books for toddlers but also older children as well.

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