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Single Mom Travel Products
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items Whether you are taking a trip in a car, plane, boat or bus. I have some great items to help make it smoother!
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Car Hacks
Kid Win!
Travel Bags
Electronics
Car Hacks
My favorite car accessories!
This is great to have when you are trying to get to a destination in record time. I have taken many 12+ hour trips with just me and my kiddo and this type of item is a game changer!
Car Seat Organizer with Multi-Pockets (Gray)
This has lasted for so long! Allows easy access for kiddos to grab snacks and drinks any day of the week. another great roadtrip item for solo parents and littles.
KAFEEK Car Seat Organizer with Cooler & Pockets
My original purpose in getting this item was to cut the glare i was dealing with at night! I realized another benefit was the wide range view it gave me. I can have eyes on almost the entire back row area of my vehicle without impeading or compromisi...
ICBEAMER 11.8 Inch Panoramic Rearview Mirror
Emergency kits should be a requirement for all cars to have an area for. But regardless, having a roadside kit is such a smart move. You never know what type things can happen!
Car Emergency Kit with Jumper Cables & First Aid
I am adding this to my cart as I am writing this note! I usually have the essentials for car emergencies, but tend to forget about being in elements in any other circumstances. This one has some really good items and the reviews are great.
Emergency Survival Kit, 151 Pcs First Aid Kit
I have spent many hours traveling. This is definitely something I wish I had during the times I needed to stop. Especially after becoming a mom. The safety aspect of it would have given me a piece of mind. I don't do as much long distance drives now,... is in my wish list if that changes.
Privacy Shades For Cars
There are a lot of different options and sizes to choose from on amazon for these windshield umbrellas. I had found one years ago in a hardware store and it is such a neat invention! So handy and compact Compared to those big folding shades!
Foldable Car Umbrella Sunshade Cover UV Block ...
Kid Win!
Traveling with kiddos can be tough, especially littles. Great picks to make it fun!
Boogie boards are great to travel with! Kids can draw or write then with one press of a button they can start all over again! Lightweight and compact
Boogie Board Magic Sketch Reusable Kids Kit
Ages 3-5 love these no mess water wows. We used them on car or plane trips, even at the drive in movie theater while waiting on the movie to start. I'm sure restaurants would be a great place to take them as well.
Melissa & Doug Water Wow Reusable Activity Pad 6-Pack
One piece magnetic maze is sure to keep a little one occupied for a bit! I highly recommend for age 2!
Hape Go-Fish-Go Magnetic Toddler Maze Puzzle
These were fun to take on the plane when my kiddo was younger, Once reading came full swing we were able to do it in the car as well. I love that each set are held together for easy transporting and storage! They now start as early as 18 months and g...
Banana Panda: RIDDLES
Jellycat “If I were” books are such cute stories, and the textures they add to them just add a unique element. Pair it with a Jellycat stuffed animal!
Jellycat If I were a Bear Board Book
Think Fun games got it right with all their travel selections! All the magnetic options make it easy to take along. This rush hour game has 40 challenges, which is sure to keep your kiddos occupied. They also have a minecraft version!
ThinkFun Rush Hour World Tour Magnetic Travel Puzzle
If you are trying to find a travel game that has an element of fine motor practice this could be a perfect fit! It comes with multiple game cards to switch out for longer engagement.
Flip-to-Win Memory Game
Take ‘n Play anywhere games are an absolute great option when traveling. Easy to keep all the pieces together and pass back and forth in a small space.
PlayMonster Take N Play Matching Game
Colorforms are such great sets to have to take on trips of any kind! These reusable stickers make it easy move around and create fun scenes. Ages 3+
Colorforms
Paint by sticker activity booklets are a thing of genius, These are geared towards kiddos over the age of 5! They can be quite intricate but well worth it with the time it can soak up!
Paint by Sticker: Create 12 Masterpieces
Travel Bags
Bag items to consider when traveling solo or with kids.
This was a must have item when traveling with my little one! being able to wear it like a backpack was so helpful, especially when i had so many bags to corral on my own, plus hold my toddler!
J.L. Childress Gate Check Bag for Car Seats
I have always been skeptical of “fanny packs” They were always so awkward looking to me as a kid. Fast forward to being an adult/parent and knowing the need of having things at your fingertips and your hands free! I also love that the description of ...
MAXTOP Large Crossbody Fanny Pack, 4-Zipper Pockets
Awesome and super sturdy option for luggage. The big one I have is a great size to pack for both my kiddo and I on a shorter trip.
Shop All Luggage – DELSEY PARIS USA
Love the small one that we use for my kiddo! great for a carry on as well too!
Swiss Gear Luggage 28
Electronics
We limit electronics at home, but sometimes it helps not to have as much frustration with travel as a single parent.
I waited forever to get a travel case for our Nintendo Switch. But this one was worth it. So compact and great protection overall!
Younik 14-in-1 Switch Case Accessories Bundle
We had a tablet for the longest time and it was really difficult when traveling depending on the type or the signal range we had. I am not savvy when it come to gaming consoles, But the ability to have an app on my phone to set parental guides and ti...
Nintendo Switch™ Neon Blue/Red Joy‑Con™
I learned about these a while back but I have always thought they were such a great idea. The story behind it is something I feel every family can relate to. Safety for me as single mom is imperative.
K8e Bands
We have the Pac-man version of this game and it has been fun for my kiddo to learn a classic arcade game! It has two options to charge, either a usb cable that can plug right into most cars or you can use batteries and take it anywhere!
My Arcade Pocket Player Handheld Game ...