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What’s in My Toddler Busy Bag for Dining Out
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items Eating out with little kids doesn’t have to be chaos — a well-packed busy bag can make all the difference. I like to keep a small pouch stocked with quiet, mess-free activities like reusable stickers, crayons, mini coloring books, magnetic toys, and ...
Clear bag for easy carrying
Transparent Toiletry Bag
These magnetic people are simple, stackable, and seriously entertaining. My kids love linking them together, pulling them apart, and building all kinds of silly shapes. They’re compact, mess-free, and perfect for car rides, restaurants, or quiet play...
Magnet People
Dot sticker activities are a quiet-time MVP in our house — low mess, super engaging, and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. I keep a sheet of dot stickers and some printable templates in our busy bag for restaurants, car rides, or independent pla...
Dot Sticker Activity
This folding dry erase whiteboard is a go-to for mess-free fun at home or on the go. It folds up slim to fit in your bag, and paired with a couple of dry erase markers, it becomes an instant drawing station, tic-tac-toe board, or letter practice pad....
Crayola Washable Dry Erase Travel Pack
These magnetic cubes are a huge hit in our house — especially with kids who love Minecraft-style building. They’re great for open-ended play, easy to stack and connect, and let kids build everything from houses to towers to pixel-style characters. We...
Magnetic Blocks 100PCS Building Tiles Kids
Color Wonder products are a lifesaver for mess-free creativity — especially on the go. The magic? The markers only work on the special Color Wonder paper, so no stains on hands, clothes, or restaurant tables 🙌🏼. I always keep a set in our busy bag ...
Crayola Color Wonder Mess-Free Markers & Coloring Sets
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BAGSMART Clear Toiletry Bag, 2 Pack TSA Approved
This compact magnetic puzzle is a lifesaver for restaurants, car rides, and quiet time at home. The pieces stay put thanks to the magnetic backing, so you don’t have to worry about losing them mid-activity. It’s screen-free, mess-free, and keeps litt...
Magnetic Puzzles
These bendable, waxy sticks are a go-to in our busy bag! They don’t make a mess, they don’t dry out, and they can be reused over and over. My kids love making shapes, letters, and silly little creatures at restaurants, in the car, or even during quie...
Wikki Stix
These reusable water-reveal books are pure magic for toddlers and preschoolers. Just fill the included pen with water, and they “paint” the page to reveal colors and pictures — no mess, no cleanup, no stress. Once the page dries, kids can use it agai...
Water WOW! Animals - ON the GO Travel Activity
These kid-sized utensils are perfect for helping little ones learn to self-feed with confidence. They’re easy to grip, gentle on gums, and just the right size to minimize messes (well… sort of 😉). Whether you’re just starting solids or navigating th...
Kids Spoons
This all-in-one set is packed with satisfying, sensory toys that keep little hands (and minds) engaged. Perfect for car rides, restaurants, or calming big feelings, these fidgets are great for kids who need to move, squeeze, spin, or pop. I keep a fe...
Fidget Toys & Sensory Toys for the Classroom
These colorful, expandable tubes are a sensory dream — they pop, twist, connect, and stretch in all kinds of fun (and loud 😅) ways. My kids love turning them into bracelets, building shapes, or just making a whole lot of noise in the backseat. They’...
Best Pop Fidget Toys
These are a must-have in every bag, car, and room with children. Whether it’s post-snack fingers, playground grime, or surprise messes, Wet Ones wipes are my go-to for quick, gentle cleanups. They’re tough on germs but gentle on skin — and honestly, ...
Wet Ones products at Target
If your toddler is obsessed with buckling car seats or high chairs, this is your lifesaver. These soft, colorful toys are covered in different types of buckles to clip, snap, and unbuckle — over and over again. It’s perfect for keeping busy hands occ...
Buckle Toys Green Busy Board for 1 Year Old
his timeless card game is easy to learn and always gets giggles. Perfect for preschoolers and up, Old Maid helps kids practice matching, turn-taking, and handling a little friendly suspense — no screens required! It’s compact, quick to play, and grea...
Old Maid Card