Top Travel Toys

Travel is exciting and fun – and challenging. When you’re traveling with kids, you probably know all too well how imperative it is that you keep them entertained, or else there’s the possibility of them driving you bananas.

You’ll want to be able to provide varied play experiences and have things that are small enough to take along. And you’ll want something that isn’t necessarily a screen. Many kids feel more secure when they travel with their favorite toys. While kids may want to take a ton of toys with them, you’ll want to set some limits. For children 4 and up, one good rule is that they have to carry whatever they want to bring. (Of course you’ll help at times, but setting the rule can be good practice to get them thinking about limitations.)

Self-contained games, cards, crayons in a travel portfolio or a zipper plastic bag all make good additions. The idea is to keep the size down and keep any pieces together.

Flying on a plane is an entirely different type of travel with children. In a car, they can spread out a little more and you’re not as limited in what you can bring. On a plane, there is limited play space and limitations of what you can carry on. We always thought lighter and smaller when thinking of toys to pack for a plane. Remember to limit small pieces, and items that pack up easily and are self-contained are always important considerations. You also want to consider the overall play experience. Toys and games that can be shared among kids.

The following is our list of some of the best, new toys for traveling. These will keep your kids busy and entertained and having a variety of different experiences. We’ve also kept an eye on finding affordable products that deliver a lot of great fun. You’ll see a lot of classic play in these, and that’s a great addition to a summertime trip. And, yes, they will also provide parents with a little peace and quiet on their family journey.

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1. Create n Play Build n Go Pad - Boys

   from MEGA Bloks for ages 4 and up

   What it is: The Create 'n Play Build 'n Go Pad - Boys lets kids build on the go. The set comes with 75 blue, black, red, and white pieces,…

   

   

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2. Original Fuzzy Poster Travel Book

   from RoseArt for ages 3 and up

   What it is: Kids can get creative on the go with the Original Fuzzy Poster Travel Book. This compact book comes with 10 fuzzy coloring pages, 10…

   

   

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3. Skootcase

   from Diggin Active for ages 3 and up

   What it is: Skootcase is a ride-on scooter and pull-along suitcase. Designed to look like an Italian scooter, the Skootcase is a ride-on with…

   

   

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4. Words with Friends To Go

   from Hasbro for ages 13 and up

   What it is: Words with Friends was originally launched by the gamemaker Zynga on Facebook, and it became popular due to its fluidity of social…

   

   

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5. Artist On the Go!

   from BeginAgain Toys for ages 3 and up

   What it is: Artist On the Go! is a complete art kit for families on the go. The natural cotton carry case is equipped with built-in crayon and…

   

   

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6. Scrabble Boggle

   from Hasbro for ages 8 and up

   What it is: Everyone knows that Scrabble is a classic word game, and Boggle is a timed word game that has to do with cubes and making letters.…

   

   

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7. Spot It! On The Road

   from Blue Orange Games for ages 7 and up

   What it is: Spot It! On the Road plays just like the original Spot It! game only with a road trip theme and an additional game variation. The game…

   

   

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8. Travel Blurt!

   from Educational Insights for ages 10 and up

   What it is: Travel Blurt! tests your word knowledge while you're on the go. The object of the game is to be the first player or team to reach 12…

   

   

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9. The Amazing Spider-Man On-The-Go Travel Pad

   from The Horizon Group USA for ages 5 and up

   What it is: Based on the new movie The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man On-the-Go Travel Pad is an activity toy that kids can take in…

   

   

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10. TrayKit

    from Kids Preferred for ages 3 and up

    What it is: The TrayKit is an all-in-one backpack and play space for on-the-go kids. Kids can pack their favorite toys, books, writing utensils,…

    

    

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