Travel Toys

[wendygrace]

This kinda goes along with my Easter/Spring Basket thread because I'm hoping to find some great ideas from you for some great travel toys that I can them put in their baskets. So what things are must haves for you when you take a long trip. I'm looking for inexpensive items which is why this is in this section. I'm trying to save as much as possible.

[PiePie]

Wikki Stix (that's the publisher) Curious George activity books. come with bendable sticks to trace shapes. also connect the dots, do mazes and other puzzles, etc.

[Glover_Girls]

Having just flown back & forth from NH to Seattle, I have a few ideas: sticker books, coloring books, lacing activities, and finger puppets. These are our standard (non-electronic) travel activities.

[GracieBugsMama]

I second the sticker books. On the inexpensive side: New books (new to the kids--could come from thrift store, dollar store, or library), new coloring books and crayons (again, dollar store), and a MagnaDoodle-type toy. On the more costly side but might be worth it: Color Wonder markers and paper/coloring books, travel-size AquaDoodle. Also, we found these magnetic play scenes from SandyLion that travel well (as long as you take along a baggie or small container to keep the magnets in.) And never underestimate the appeal of some yummy (healthy) snacks. Hope you have a great trip!

[tarheelbaby]

Originally Posted by GracieBugsMama

I second the sticker books. On the inexpensive side: New books (new to the kids--could come from thrift store, dollar store, or library), new coloring books and crayons (again, dollar store), and a MagnaDoodle-type toy. On the more costly side but might be worth it: Color Wonder markers and paper/coloring books, travel-size AquaDoodle. Also, we found these magnetic play scenes from SandyLion that travel well (as long as you take along a baggie or small container to keep the magnets in.) And never underestimate the appeal of some yummy (healthy) snacks. Hope you have a great trip!

ITA with your suggestions. We always carry the MagnaDoodle with us because DS loves to draw, but I didn't want to be losing crayons all over a plane.
We've also taken the Color-Wonders markers and paper, and sticker books, too. Any books, really. I also pack some snacks for the trip. Have fun!

[mamabain]

thanks for these ideas. i'll be traveling solo overseas with my 2 dd, ages 2 and 5 this summer so am looking for ideas that are easily transportable, since i am packing it all!!!

[frog]

For slightly older kids, that painters tape is awesome. It comes in colors, you can build little things with it, it tears easily, and it doesn't damage surfaces.