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Traveling with Toddler Must Haves
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By
Amanda Glenn
car or air travel with kids can be stressful. Here are some of my go to items to keep little ones busy.
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Food and Drink
Getting Around
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Entertainment
Trying to keep toddlers busy can be hard. Here are some activities that helped in 12+ hour car rides and 3+ hour airplane rides.
Great to stick on the windows while driving or traveling by plane.
Wikki Stix - Amazon.com
Keeps little ones busy and great for restaurants!
Magnetic Tiles Travel Set - Amazon.co.uk
Who doesn't love sticker books, and these are reusable.
Reusable Sticker Books for Kids, 3 Sets Travel
My children fight over this. The scissors do not cut hair or clothes.
Melissa & Doug Scissor Skills Activity Book & Scissors
Truly mess free. The markers only write on the special paper. This kit kept everything together.
Crayola Stow and Go Color Wonder Set, 30 Pages, 4 Mess Free Markers, Toddler Stocking Stuffers, Travel Activity, Holiday Gift for Kids, Ages 3+
Food and Drink
Durable with rough kids.
Hydrapeak Mini 14oz Kids Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle With Leak Proof Straw Lid (Neon Crush)
Great for on the go snacks, which are a must have with traveling.
Bentgo Kids Chill Lunch Box, 2-pack
The weight at the bottom allows kids to drink while they hang upside down.
Munchkin 7oz Plastic Any Angle Click Lock Weighted 2pk Straw Trainer Sippy Cups - Blue/Green: BPA-Free, Leakproof
When traveling would use these when eating out.
Silicone Placemats - 2pk - Green - Cloud Island™
An alternative if you don't want silicone. These are throw away options that stick to the table.
LinnieLou Disposable Feeding Placemats - 20ct: Plastic, Company Logo Pattern
Getting Around
Makes being on the go easier
Cosco Umbrella Stroller - Black
We took this to Punta Cana. It was durable to hold my 6 and 4 year old at the time. It is extremely light weight and easy to use.
Delta Children LX Side by Side Stroller Night Sky
For slightly older babies and even toddlers, this has made it easy to get around and have both your hands free
Ergobaby Omni Classic All Carry Positions Baby Carrier for Newborn to Toddler - Pure Black: Cotton, 45 lbs Max Capacity, Includes Removable Hood
A must have for taking strollers on airplane or even for long car trips.
V VOLKGO Large Stroller Bag for Airplane Travel
Things
Things that actually make sense when traveling with a toddler.
It folds and comes with a carrying case making it easier for toddlers who need to go.
Jool Baby Folding Travel Potty Seat and Travel Bag - Aqua | Babylist Shop
Adorable little bags to keep all their stuff contained
Skip Hop Toddler Backpack, Zoo Preschool, Narwhal
When you got to go, you got to go.
ONEDONE Portable Baby Urinal Potty for Boys
When pulling over isn't simple, this car potty is a life saver.
SunnySmile Portable Toddler Toilet with Bags
