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Travel-friendly gifts for children ages 2-12
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items We travel a lot so I love buying my children items that they can use when we travel that are screen free. These items help keep my children entertained when we have long flights, car rides or during public transport.
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Candy/sweets
I like to buy sweets that are healthier so that I do not have to deal with as many melt downs due to dyes or GMO sugar. No one wants to deal with that at home let alone when you travel! These are healthier options that my children get excited about a...
Kids having melt downs due to food-dyes—-no thank you!! So thankful more companies are starting to be “on-board” with dye-free options! A pez dispenser with a package of these is perfect for keeping your child entertained while traveling. It would al...
Mystery Flavor PEZ (color-free) - 6 Pack
My kids all LOVE lollipops but I can’t stand all the ones with dye and artificial flavors, so I never buy them any, except these and a few other brands. These are my absolute favorite though because they are healthy and have medicinal proprieties in ...
Throat Soothing Lollipops
My kids LOVE honey sticks but not all honey sticks are created equal. Many have dyes or are possibly not even pure honey. I love these ones because they are raw honey sticks with different flavors without the dyes.
Raw Honey Sticks
Toys/activities
Some favorite compact items that we take when traveling for screen-free entertainment.
I have these in all the colors for each of my kids. I purchased them for each kid to have their own special cup when we went camping. My kids (ages 2, 7, 8, &10) all love their cups and were so excited to use them when camping. You can also use t...
TakeToday Collapsible Silicone Travel Cup 8oz
If your child has a Yoto, a new story card or 2 would be the perfect stocking stuffer. Sometimes you can find the cards used on Facebook market place, but if you don’t find that “perfect” story, you could gift your child a package of blank cards. You...
Make Your Own Cards (Pack of 5 blank cards) for Yoto Player
My kids LOVE mazes. They love to draw their own and do ones that are already made for them. This can keep them entertained for a long while. My 2 year-old can’t do them of course but he likes to follow suit and try. We take them on trips, to church, ...
Mazes for Kids 4-8: 102 Mazes & Coloring
My kids LOVE mazes. They love to draw their own and do ones that are already made for them. This can keep them entertained for a long while. My 2 year-old can’t do them of course but he likes to follow suit and try. We take them on trips, to church,...
Incredible Mazes For Kids Ages 6-8 Activity Book
My kids LOVE mazes. They love to draw their own and do ones that are already made for them. This can keep them entertained for a long while. My 2 year-old can’t do them of course but he likes to follow suit and try. We take them on trips, to church,...
Incredible Mazes for Kids Ages 8-12 Puzzle Book
My kids LOVE these comic books. Each child has their own and they get so creative making up their own comics. They don’t realize they are practicing their writing skills because they are too busy having fun doing it.
Blank Comic Book: Create Your Own Adventures
These take up no space and can be used over and over again which make them a perfect on-the-go travel item. My kids have enjoyed playing with this on flights. I love seeing their creativity; my son even made me a bracelet out of them! 💙
Wikki Stix Primary Park 48 Reusable Waxed Strands
My children ages 2-10 all like this creative toy. Anything that takes up very little space, is lightweight, and keeps my kids entertained for long periods of time is a win for me. This one hits all those check marks!
Double-Sided Silicone Sensory Fidget Toy
I love beeswax sheets. It’s therapeutic as you have to manipulate it to warm it up to make it pliable. You can re-use it over and over and it’s a natural product which is also a plus! It’s like play dough but never gets crumbly. I enjoy playing with ...
Stockmar Natural Modeling Beeswax - 3 Sheets
My kids love this thing! They love spinning it on the cone or ring but also letting it go on the floor and watching it spin around in circles. It’s a little round car that you pull it back to activate the spinning. I love that it’s small and compact ...
Duncan Gyro Racer Toy with Gyro Tech
All three of my boys (ages 7, 8 & 10) love doing this brain puzzle. The best part is that it has so many levels that it can be geared to young kids but also adults. I also love that it’s compact, so we take it when we travel!
Kanoodle Genius 3-D Puzzle Brain Teaser Game
My kids love these and I do too. It’s so satisfying to squid them and I love that they are mini. Super cute! This would also make a great stocking stuffer or valentines gift!
Schylling NeeDoh Nice Ice Baby - Sensory Squeeze Toy - Single Mini Nice Cube in Assorted Colors - Ages 3+ (Pack of 1)