Eating out with toddlers doesn't have to be stressful! These are our favorite quiet, compact, and screen-free toys to pack in a restaurant bag. They're perfect for keeping little hands busy while you wait for food — no batteries, no noise, just peace...
Easy to carry, fits into smaller dedicated toy or diaper bags. My 2 year old loves playing with these. Keeps her engaged for over 20 minutes easily
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS 26-Piece Travel Set
Another amazing magnetic set that keeps my toddler engaged when we're eating out. I even carry a set in my own bag for emergency tantrums when we're in the car or out and about
8 Piece Tegu Pocket Pouch Magnetic Wooden Set
My 2 year old just loves playing with these and as a bonus my 3-month old can also hold and squish this (if his big sis allows that is 🫣)
Color Sorting Sensory Toys for Toddlers
My toddler hasn't figured out how to play with these independantly yet but that is a good thing. Because when I or another adult plays with her we can keep her engaged for longer
Hongvkae 2 Pack Silicone Sensory Fidget Toy
If your kid/s love stickers as much as my daughter then they are going to love these. This is my fave for independant play when out and about
Make A Face
Great for long car rides. Keeps my toddler busy for long and promotes creative play
Boxgear 4 Pieces LED Telescopic Suction Cup Giraffe Toy,s | Easter ...
Another toddler fave. My lil one loves doodling on this. Great for developing motor skills and creative expression
Lcd Writing Tablet
These coloring books have saved me from so many restaurant break downs. My toddler just loves this activity, keeps her engaged for hours
Magic Water Book
My toddler loves stickers so this is a must-have for our activity bag
Melissa & Doug Sticker WOW! 24-Page Pad Unicorn
This has a bit of a learning curve for younger kids but my daughter still loves playing with this
AYNAT FUN Magnetic Drawing Board with Beads & Stylus
This is such a great toy for language development and it keeps my young one engaged for hours
Startcan Toddler Learning Toys, 112 Cards
My daughter enjoys painting more than coloring so we never go anywhere without these
Paint with Water Coloring Book Kit for Kids
This is another toy that both my toddler and baby enjoy. We have multiple sets of this but my fave is the one with suction feature because they are easier to keep track of
Sensory Fidget Toys 6-Pack - Silicone
This toy grows with your child so it is a good investment
GiiKER Super Blocks Pattern Matching Puzzle
If you're worried about keeping track of smaller toys when out and about then you will love this one
Beads Fidget Toy
My daughter loves popping toys, she calls them 'pop pops' so we always have some version of this toy handy
Popper Sensory Toy
Another favorite for both my toddler and baby. We have different versions of this for different occasions and locations
Suction Cup Fidget Rotating Toy
My daughter is in her imaginative play era and this toy is perfect to nurture that
Melissa & Doug Play to Go 2-Pack: Cake & Ice Cream
My toddler loves these
hand2mind Numberblocks 1-5 Sensory Bottles
These are so much fun to play with
LOVIMAG Magnetic Fidget Toys 20 Pack
My daughter loves playing with these and the mini ones are great for on the go
