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A scavenger hunt card game that gets the whole family in on the fun. Make it competitive or help your little one find the objects on the cards from the comfort of their car seat.
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A pack of Wikki Stix so your budding artist can use this time wisely to let their imagination go. These are easy to clean up and can be bent, twisted, rolled, and more during your whole flight.
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A set of two backseat organizers so you can constantly cart around all the stuff without your space feeling too cluttered. And the tablet pocket allows easy viewing without the risk of it falling out.
1. A snack container so your child's favorite puffs are never far away. The lid makes sure to keep things fresh no matter how long your road trip lasts, and the snacks actually stay contained when in use.
2. A busy board to keep your child occupied on that cross-country holiday road trip to Grandma's house. Don't show it to them until after you start the drive so the buckles, laces, and more are new adventures (and might keep their attention a little longer).
3. An Amazon Fire tablet you can load with shows and educational games. This comes with reviewer-favorite parental controls and six months of Amazon Kids+ for free. (Just remember to charge it the night before!)
4. A drawing tablet that erases with just a press of a button — so easy even our 18-month-old has it figured out! Let your child's imagination run wild for hours on the road. Or maybe all your little one will want is for you to draw a tree over and over and over again...just us?
5. A water coloring book we bought for a long trip, and it has stayed a favorite toy in the house. These are great for taking on the go because there is no mess, or risk of tables, desks, and furniture that isn't yours.
6. A magnetic wooden block set even toddlers will enjoy taking apart and putting back together, whether it's in the playroom or on a plane ride.
7. A Montessori toy that will have babies pulling, grabbing, and even teething for the whole flight. (We can dream!) We also used this with our little one to talk about colors, textures, directions, and more.
8. A magnetic drawing board with an attached pen — no awkward digging under plane seats! Your little one can practice numbers, letters, or how to draw the perfect dinosaur (or insert latest character fixation here).
9. A stretchy fidget toy that works great for kids who want texture in their sensory toys. These stretchy tubes offer a variety of ways to stay entertained.
10. A pack of Wikki Stix so your budding artist can use this time wisely to let their imagination go. These are easy to clean up and can be bent, twisted, rolled, and more during your whole flight.
11. A sticker book you'll love as much as your kids because the stickers are reusable and can cling to airplane windows.
12. A tangram puzzle book that uses a magnetic surface to keep its pieces on the workspace. Your kid can use the diagrams to make fun shapes, animals, and scenes. Or let their creativity run wild!
13. A pair of headphones we bought for our daughter's first 5-hour flight and have since loved. The soft and comfortable fabric means she doesn't mess with them once their on her head, and the sound volume seems perfect for a toddler.
14. A memory game with one key component for top-tier travel-friendly toys: no small pieces. Plus, if you have two little ones, they can use the scoreboard at the bottom to see who can match their favorite farm animals faster.
15. A set of two backseat organizers so you can constantly cart around all the stuff without your space feeling too cluttered. And the tablet pocket allows easy viewing without the risk of it falling out.
16. A set of magnet tiles to take your budding architect's skills on the go. Or just entertain any child who likes bright colors, a variety of shapes, and the wonder of magnets. These were the most recommended toy for our toddler and I can confirm, they're a hit!
17. A travel activity tray with a dry erasable board and markers, a tablet stand, and holders for snacks and toys. Talk about independent play! It might be *you* checking in on them every 15 minutes.
18. A scavenger hunt card game that gets the whole family in on the fun. Make it competitive or help your little one find the objects on the cards from the comfort of their car seat.
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