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Toddler Airplane Travel Essentials: Must-Have Items for Flying With Little Ones
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items Flying with toddlers can be a little chaotic, but having the right things packed can make a HUGE difference. These are the travel essentials I have on hand to keep little ones comfortable, entertained, and happy from takeoff to landing.
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Travel Entertainment & Activities
Snacks & Mealtime Essentials
Health, Hygiene & Safety
Organization & Packing Essentials
Diapering & Potty Needs
Travel Entertainment & Activities
Keep your toddler happily occupied during the flight with mess-free toys, travel games, books, and screen-free activities.
This is one of the coolest book/toys! The car winds up and travels through multiple tracks on the different pages.
Wind-Up Busy Car Track Book - by Fiona Watt
A reusable activity book with seek-and-find puzzles and wipe-clean pages.
Roger Priddy: My Big Seek-And-Find Book: With Wipe-Clean Pen
A favorite activity with no mess!
Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Reusable Color with Water Activity Pad 3pk, Jungle, Safari, Farm
Such a cute way for your kids to remember their trip. They can take pictures out the airplane of the clouds!
myFirst Camera 10 - Kids' Digital Mini Camera, 5MP, 1080P Video, 4GB Micro SD Card, Tripod Screw, Durable Soft Design - Pink
A quiet, screen-free sensory board that keeps little hands busy with satisfying push-and-pull movements while encouraging calm, focused play.
Pushpeel Sensory Activity Board – Spruce
Reusable sticker fun without the mess. A fold-and-go puffy sticker activity that keeps toddlers entertained during flights.
Melissa & Doug Puffy Sticker Play Set - On the Farm - 52 Reusable Stickers, 2 Fold-Out Scenes - FSC Certified
My favorite busy book! The pieces have a storage space on one side and an activity on the opposite page. Does take some prep- you have to put all their Velcro dots on, but I found this worth it for the storage and not having little pieces falling out...
JoyCat Preschool Busy Book for Toddlers
A fun, hands-on toy that combines sensory play with early learning skills.
Color Sorting Sensory Toy: Fine Motor Activity
Such a fun interactive puzzle book with an airplane theme!
Airport (Let's Learn & Play!) - by Priddy Books (Board Book)
An absolute favorite touch and feel book series that fits the airplane theme!
That's Not My Plane...(Usborne Touchy-Feely Books)
Snacks & Mealtime Essentials
Pack toddler-friendly snacks, drinks, and feeding essentials to help prevent hunger, boredom, and mid-flight meltdowns.
Makes snacking a fun activity! When you push the button, the snacks spin. This entertains my boys for so long!
GoBe Kids' Large Snack Spinner Slide Lunch Food Storage Container - Twinberry
Keeps snacks contained and easy for toddlers to grab and avoid making a mess.
Munchkin Snack Catcher - 2pk
Keeps clothes from getting messy on-the-go!
Glad Kids Disposable Paper Bibs with Crumb Catcher, Sharks
Creates a clean eating surface for during flights. Also helps cover the not-so-clean tray tables.
Munchkin® Story Disposable Placemats- 18 Pack
Health, Hygiene & Safety
Be prepared for spills, diaper changes, minor illnesses, and travel discomfort with these must-have airplane essentials for toddlers.
Compact kit with bandages and essentials for quick fixes on the go. Perfect for toddler scrapes, cuts, and travel mishaps.
Band-Aid Brand Travel Ready Portable Emergency First Aid Kit, 80 Piece
Travel Hand Sanitizing Wipes that keep hands clean during travel.
The Honest Company Alcohol Hand Sanitizing Wipes - 3pk/150ct
Kid-safe nausea relief
Advanced Herbals Kids Gummies Nausea Relief
Motion sickness wristbands that are easy to pack and helpful for toddlers who may feel a bit nauseous on the flight.
Motion Sickness Bands for Kids Children’s Wristbands for Anti Nausea Sickness All-Natural Non Drowsy Relief
Extra security for busy travel days. A toddler backpack with a removable safety tether that helps keep little explorers close during airports, excursions, and crowded destinations.
Munchkin® Brica® By-My-Side™ Toddler Safety Harness Backpack with Leash, Owl, Blue, Unisex
Organization & Packing Essentials
Stay organized from takeoff to landing with smart packing products that make traveling with a toddler easier and less stressful.
Document storage for passports, ID’s, birth certificates, boarding passes, cash, and more!
Valante RFID Passport Holder Wallet Gray
Extra peace of mind while traveling. Attach an AirTag to a toddler’s backpack, stroller, or travel gear to help keep track of important items.
Apple AirTag (1 Pack) (2nd generation)
Helps organize toys/snacks/small items. I have about 20 packs of these for carry ons, suitcase organization, and even home storage.
Set of 5 Zippered Pouch Organizers - up&up™: Clear Multicolored Storage Bags, Universal Packing Cubes, PEVA Material
Keeps birth certificates and boarding documents safe! I keep one for each child and put all their travel documents in one spot.
U Brands 3ct Poly Document Holders with Snap Cover Pastels: Office Supplies File Organizer & Document Sorter
Diapering & Potty Needs
Everything you need for diaper changes and potty training while navigating airports and long flights with little ones.
Quick diaper changes anywhere. A compact changing kit that holds diapers, wipes, and a changing pad.
Munchkin Designer Diaper Change Kit
Dirty Diaper Disposal Bags for when you need a way to contain messy diapers until you find a trash can.
Disposable Diaper Bag Dispenser and Bag Roll - up&up™
Travel Potty Seat — A must-have for potty training toddlers on the go, making public bathrooms less intimidating and more comfortable while traveling.
Frida Baby Fold n Go Potty Toilet Training Seat - White
Helps contain clothing after accidents or spills.
Water Resistant Wet Bag Tradewinds One Size
A must-have to put down on the dirty diaper changing tables. Protects your little one from lying directly on any dirty surfaces.
J.L. Childress Disposable Changing Pads - 24pk: Hearts And Star Pattern, 26" x 18"