'Tis the season and there is nobody we rather shop for than our little ones, so here are 11 travel friendly gift ideas for toddlers, in case they happen to belong to families that rather spend their time on the road or who won't have a lot of storage space.
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Remember the kew to a good gift is making it thoughtful, and nothing screams out thoughtfulness more than knowing the family doesn't want more clutter or needs smaller entertainment ideas.
Crayola Baby Shark Color Wonder Travel Activity Pad
If your little one is into painting or colors, this is a great alternative for a mess free version that still cultivates creativity. Even though this is more of a stocking stuffer it still makes for a great travel friendly gift idea for toddlers.
Binoculars for Toddlers
Nothing motivates little explorers to continue on their adventure than cool gear they can use and discover while on their next adventure. These binoculars are super interactive and very cute for little explorers.
5-Compartment Bento-Style Kids Lunch Box
If you are about to embark on a cool trip with your little one, a lunch box might just be the perfect gift. You can get them involved in the planning process of what goes on the box. Our toddlers especially like these on airplanes and seem to be entertained by them for a while. BONUS if you put the food in it fun as well.
Kids Camera
If you have or know a creative little guy or girl, a kids camera would make a fantastic gift. Not only is it a way to get them excited about travel, it will also get them involved in the vacation and who knows, they may just fall in love with photography from a young age. At worst, you'll have some fun family photos to look back on.
Wooden Lacing Apple
For younger toddlers this is a fantastic gift especially if they'll be taking long flights or car rides. This threading toy makes for great entertainment and one most toddlers spend a lot of time playing with.
Silicone Beach Toys
For toddlers who spend a lot of time at the beach, silicone beach toys are a huge upgrade and one parents will appreciate. They're much more compact and durable than the average plastic ones.
Walkie Talkies for Kids
For tiny explorers, a set of walkie talkies can make them feel like they're in control of their adventures. Even if their next trip is not for a while, this would make a great gift to get them dreaming.
LCD Writing Tablet
Especially for creative kids, this is a great gift. It's ideal for plane travel and for taking with you on vacation as it's a toy that can lead to a lot of entertainment while taking up a very small space.
Fidget Sensory Toy for Toddlers
This makes a great stocking stuffer and is one toy almost every toddler we've heard of finds entertaining on planes. It is also an easy toy to carry with and use on the windows or glass doors at vacation.
Toddler Baseboard Backpack
This is a genius idea for travel toddlers as it is both a backpack and an activity board.
Toddler Car/Airplane Travel Activity Tray and Backpack
Another great idea for kids who travel often, as this facilitates their surface area and is a great way to keep them excited about the trip and engaged for long periods of time.
In a world where toys are endless we prefer to gift experiences, but even the most adventurous need some tools to make travel even funner, so we hope these 11 Travel Friendly Gift ideas for toddlers gave you some inspiration for this holiday season.
Have the gifts for the toddlers but now want to make sure mom is taken care of? Check out this blog post with Great gift ideas for a travel mom.
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