Traveling Toys For Toddlers

Travelling With Kids

I am sure that many of us have heard horror stories about being cooped up in a car or airplane for hours at a time with cranky kids. “Are we there yet?” “How much longer?” “Megan is ‘looking’ at me!” “I have to go to the bathroom–RIGHT NOW!” There are endless instances when children can get on our nerves when travelling. Here are a few tips that may help soften the travel woes…

Create a TRAVEL SURVIVAL KIT packed with small travel toys and games. Use a bright back-pack or tote bag dedicated to the purpose. Include age-appropriate toys, such as an etch-a-sketch for preschool drawing fun, magnetic letter board for a toddler, sticker, puzzle or joke books for a grade-schooler. Interactive games can keep siblings happy-like Brain Quest cards with age-appropriate puzzles and questions, or even a simple deck of playing cards. Nowadays, portable DVD players and hand-held video games can keep kids trouble-free and occupied for hours. If you do take electronic things like a Game-Gear, be sure to take extra batteries.

Snacks can be healthy carrot sticks, crackers, pretzels, cheese or fruit. Try to keep the sugar content down for less hyperactive kids. Choose juice boxes and water bottles instead of canned soft drinks.

Take CD’s along with their favourite music, as well as family music that you can all sing together while travelling.

Make sure your child uses the bathroom at every opportunity–before leaving home, in the airport before getting on the plane, right after eating on the plane (the line-ups for the few bathrooms can mean a long wait), before getting on the bus to go to the hotel or a sight-seeing trip.

If going on a beach vacation or cruise, of course sun-tan lotion is a must, as well as hats and sunglasses. Also take a skin cream in case of sun-burn. Be sure to include fun bandages and a small first-aid kit. Include some tummy-pills such as Gravol for car/bus/airplane trips, and constipation or diarrhoea medicine.

Another item to take along on your travels would be a history or fact book about the place you are visiting to keep the child involved. Play games asking them if they can find the historic site you are visiting in the book, or an eye-spy game locating various types or trees, flowers or birds. Even allowing them a kid-proof disposable camera for them to take their own pictures would be helpful in keeping the child interested.

Be sure the children have had enough rest before the journey. Tired kids are cranky kids. And limit their intake of exotic foods to prevent tummy problems. It is nice that children will try and enjoy different fruits in another country, but too much papaya or avocado can wreak havoc on even the most mature stomach.

Many resorts are child-friendly and these can be a family traveller’s best friend. These ‘geared-to-children’ places offer everything a child or parent could want, from child-centred snack bars (serving pizza, hamburgers and macaroni n’ cheese), kid-friendly swimming pools, special computer rooms, sports and activities, to group games (where children can interact with others in their own age group). Many of these family resorts also offer babysitting services that allow Mom and Dad some quiet time of their own.

Take along a special security blanket or teddy bear to make travelling not so frightening for younger children. Travel pillows, window-sun shades and a warm coverlet can increase the child’s comfort level when sleeping in a car or on a plane and reduce the travel blues.

Travelling with children doesn’t have to be a nightmare. With careful planning, plenty of rest and controlled activities, parents and children can enjoy vacationing together.

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TravelKiddy TKTODT TravelKiddy for Toddlers $109.35 Traveling with toddlers can be a challenge. We can help This collection of fresh and classic toddler toys is traveltested packed in a sturdy black tote bag that is roomy enough for all your toddler essentials. Contents may vary from photo. Dimensions:. Length: 12. Height: 15. width: 5

Toys $2.99 Babies and toddlers will love this book full of big, bold photographs of familiar toys and little children just like them. They can enjoy looking at it on their own, or share the simple words and pictures with an adult.

Gryphon House 16392 Making Toys For Infants Toddlers $28.32 What do you get when you combine a large appliance box a garbage bag tape a craft knife and markers A mini car wash for toddlers of course. This series is a teacher s dream. You ll find more creative ways to use a tube sock milk carton and other inexpensive things found around the house than you ever imagined. Create unique exciting toys and props to help children learn in appropriate ways. Don t recycle that cereal boxreuse it to make a simple puzzle. Each ageappropriate Making Toys book will make you look at the everyday items around you in a whole new way.

Huggable Babies for Toddlers – Set of 4 $42.99 Different facial expressions, chunky bodies, and detailed hands and feet make these dolls unique and adorable! Hug them, bathe them, squeeze them with their soft, 10″ vinyl bodies and easy-on diapers. Ages 2 yrs. +. Set of 4

Dexter Educational Toys DEX1203 Toddlers DressUp Outfit Cook $24.74 Dexters toddlers career dressups are a fun and easy way to learn and play pretend. They open in front all the way down and close with a velcro on top. They are machine washable and have ample leg and arm room. Maximum Recommended Age: 03.

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Dexter Educational Toys DEX1210 Dexter Toddlers DressUp Outfit Chicken $24.74 Dexter s toddlers animal dressups are a fun and easy way to learn and play pretend. They open in front all the way down and close with a velcro on top. They are machine washable and have ample leg and arm room. Maximum Recommended Age: 03.

Dexter Educational Toys DEX1201 Toddlers DressUp Outfit Vet $24.74 Dexters toddlers career dressups are a fun and easy way to learn and play pretend.They open in front all the way down and close with a velcro on top.They are machine washable and have ample leg and arm room. Maximum Recommended Age: 03.

Dexter Educational Toys DEX1205 Toddlers DressUp Outfit Firefighter $24.74 Dexters toddlers career dressups are a fun and easy way to learn and play pretend. They open in front all the way down and close with a velcro on top. They are machine washable and have ample leg and arm room. Maximum Recommended Age: 03.

Dexter Educational Toys DEX1206 Toddlers DressUp Outfit Cat $24.74 Dexters toddlers animal dressups are a fun and easy way to learn and play pretend. They open in front all the way down and close with a velcro on top. They are machine washable and have ample leg and arm room. Maximum Recommended Age: 03. Material: Polyester Cotton.

Dexter Educational Toys DEX1207 Toddlers DressUp Outfit Dog $24.74 Dexters toddlers animal dressups are a fun and easy way to learn and play pretend. They open in front all the way down and close with a velcro on top. They are machine washable and have ample leg and arm room. Maximum Recommended Age: 03.

Dexter Educational Toys DEX1202 Toddlers DressUp Outfit Construction Worker $24.74 Dexter s toddlers career dressups are a fun and easy way to learn and play pretend. They open in front all the way down and close with a velcro on top.They are machine washable and have ample leg and arm room. Maximum Recommended Age: 412.

Dexter Educational Toys DEX1208 Dexter Toddlers DressUp Outfit Cow $24.74 Dexters toddlers animal dressups are a fun and easy way to learn and play pretend. They open in front all the way down and close with a velcro on top. They are machine washable and have ample leg and arm room. Maximum Recommended Age: 03.

Dexter Educational Toys DEX1209 Dexter Toddlers DressUp Outfit Horse $24.74 Dexters toddlers animal dressups are a fun and easy way to learn and play pretend. They open in front all the way down and close with a velcro on top. They are machine washable and have ample leg and arm room. Maximum Recommended Age: 03.

Traveling Electric Scooter W/Horn, Lights, & Lots Of Extras (SUPER SALE TODAY) $499.99 Traveling Electric Scooter W/Horn, Lights, & Lots Of Extras (SUPER SALE TODAY) is in stock and ready to ship from TrendTimes.com. Our toy stores sell Traveling Electric Scooter W/Horn, Lights, & Lots Of Extras (SUPER SALE TODAY) for the best price of $399.98 and personal shoppers are standing by to assist you.

Gryphon House 16509 More Toddlers Together $38.04 Teachers of toddlers loved Toddlers Together. This new book is arranged seasonally and packed with over 200 activities arranged by theme within each season. Additions include 19 new themes; how to set up learning centers for toddlers; suggestions of toys books and materials to use with toddlers; a suggested daily schedule and a sample newsletter. This is a complete curriculum resource for teachers of toddlers.

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Cooking for Toddlers $10.18 Cooking for Toddlers

Soft Play Forms 5-Pc. $159.99 Made of school quality durable, vinyl-covered foam, these soft, sturdy Play Forms give pre-schoolers climbing, rolling and sliding fun. Lightweight enough for even toddlers to arrange and re-arrange for gymnastic challenges, they will withstand their toughest workout. Ramp measures 24″L x 16″W x 8″H down to 1″H. Wipe-clean vinyl in primary colors. Made in U.S.A. Sorry, no gift wrap or Express Delivery. Toddler toys – Ages 1 yrs. +.

More Infant and Toddler Experiences Book $24.99 This sequel to the popular Infant and Toddler Experiences contains more than 100 engaging experiences for infants and toddlers that reflect and celebrate each child’s development. Fran Hast and Ann Hollyfield base their suggestions on current research and more than 20 years of teaching infants and toddlers. 192 pg. Softcover book.

My First Taggies® Books $20.75 These board books features a soft applique on the cover and colorful satin ribbon tags that babies and toddlers will love to touch, on four pages. Set of 3 Board Books.

Knitted & Felted Toys: 26 Easy-To-Knit Patterns for Adorable Toys $6.99 Knitters looking for great gift ideas will discover a beautiful collection of cuddly options in the 26 adorable knitted items featured in Knitted and Felted Toys. Appealing to babies, toddlers, and older children as well, the lovable knitted companions featured in this book include Leo Lion, Ellie Flowers, Poppy Pig, Ziggy Zebra, and other characters such as a fairy, cowboy and handyman. In addition to easy-to-follow instructions each design includes a skill indicator and a photo of the finished toy. Plus, you will discover a section with complete felting instructions.

Busy Bees and Fun Firefly Stroller Toys $11.95 Unique toys easily clip on to strollers for traveling fun.  Each character provides bright colors, patterns, movement, sounds and textures to keep baby entertained.

Edushape 922502 Animal Activity Bar Toys For Stroller $29.9 Established in 1983′ Edushape Ltd.’ is a leading manufacturer of Educational toys and games for toddlers to second graders. During 1999′ Edushape entered into a new phase of developing unique and exciting new products for infants and toddlers under the age of 3 years. As always’ these products have been carefully developed’ manufactured and selected by a team of professional educators and marketers. Edushape s products are pleasant to touch’ colorful’ colorfast’ nontoxic and eyecatching. Over the years’ Edushape remains committed to producing high quality toys. Their toys and games meet all international safety requirements (CE’ ASTM standards) mandatory for toys. Edushape is continually looking for and selecting toys that offer the greatest opportunity for creative play and learning. Edushape’s Animal Activity Bar keeps baby entertained while riding in car seat or stroller. This plush activity bar comes with 3 removable toys; lion’ mirror’ and elephant. These toys can be easily removed and interchanged. The Animal Activity Bar includes a push button sound chip for baby’s musical enjoyment. Fun is never left behind with the Animal Activity Bar that easily attaches to any round bar. For ages 6 months and up.

Stuff ‘N Pull Scarf Tote $29.99 Watch in delight as toddlers stuff colorful rainbow scarves into the soft-sided wooden tote only to pull them out again! Includes twelve 15½” scarves. Ages 6 mos. +.

Easy Hold Board Books $27.5 Uniquely shaped, easy hold board books portraying toddlers’ daily routines of eating, playing, bathing, and sleeping. Set of 4 Board Books. Ages 1 yrs. +.

Classic Toddler Chair 6 High $36.99 These low-to-the-ground, tip-resistant chairs have a 6″ seat height. They securely hold toddlers within the rounded side-panels that have pick-up, hand holes. Chairs are stackable. Assembly required. 6″ CHAIR.

Classic Toddler Chair 8 High $38.99 These low-to-the-ground, tip-resistant chairs have 8″ seat height. They securely hold toddlers within the rounded side-panels that have pick-up, hand holes. Chairs are stackable. Assembly required. 8″ CHAIR.

8 in 1 Activity Learning Cart $39.99 Shapes, colors, sorting and more. Toddlers will love learning and playing with this stimulating activity cart. As they sort shapes, slide the abacus and push the cart around. This colorful, wooden learning toy measures 13″ D x 11 5/8″ W. x 16″ H. and some assembly is required. Ages 18 mos. +.

Canvas Containers $9.99 Use these three handy navy blue containers to stow and carry most anything! Toddlers will love the fill and dump aspects of these soft-sided pails. Containers measure 8.3″ Diam. x 8.6″ H., 7″ Diam. x 7.4″ H., and 5.9″ Diam. x 6.3″ H. Set of 3.

So-Soft Baby Dolls – Set of 8 $59.5 With sweet, happy faces and huggably soft bodies, these ethnically diverse, boy and girl doll set will be the favorite of infants and toddlers. Amply plumped with soft polyester stuffing, their poly/cotton, 13″ bodies are washable. Set includes all eight So-Soft Baby Dolls (WMT-62, WMT-63, WMT-64, and WMT-65)

Toddler Make-A-Match $36.99 With these 12 pairs of safe, large objects, toddlers can now have the challenging fun of matching like items. Then, they progress to matching the objects to their silhouette and outlines that are printed on the 24 sturdy cards. Kit includes 3 sorting baskets and a teacher’s guide. Bear is 4½” L. 51-pc. Set Ages 2 years +.

TODDLER 2 SHELF STORAGE RED $228.99 The same quality and specifications of the Preschool 2 Shelf Storage above, but scaled for smaller toddlers. This five-compartment unit is 14¾”D. x 46¼”W. x 23″H. Easy assembly. Available in Royal Blue, Red, or Yellow. 70 lbs. Shipped by truck. Please select desired color below.

Step Stool $14.99 Toddlers can step right up on this colorful, polyethylene stool. It has a slip-resistant surface for safety, non-skid feet for stability, and an easy-to-grasp handle for portability. Handy for teachers to reach high places, too. 14 3/4″L x 8 3/4″W x 6 1/4″H

Safe-Play Toddler Kitchen – Refrigerator $184.99 This toddler kitchen refrigerator rates first for little hands and play value. Sized for toddlers, the refrigerator has one solid door (so fingers don’t get pinched.) Refrigerator is 15″ W. x 31″ H. x 12″ D. Ships Fully Assembled. Shipped by truck.

On The Move Pull ‘N Tote $39.99 There’s room to pull lots of “friends” after children load and unload this easy-pull wagon. Whether it’s stuffed animals, manipulatives, or books going for a ride, pulling the wooden buggy strengthens toddlers’ eye-hand coordination. (Animals not included). 13″ L. x 8″ W. x 7″ H. Ages 2 yrs. +.

Safe-Play Toddler Kitchen – Sink $159.99 This toddler kitchen sink rates first for little hands and play value. Sized for toddlers, it features a wooden open-front sink for easy accessibility. Sink measures 15″ W. x 21″ H. x 12″ D. Ships Fully Assembled. Shipped by truck.

Squeakers The Mouse Child Costume $30.99 This mouse costume includes: Mouse jumpsuit with attached mouse headpiece. Available in child sizes Toddlers (2-4) and Small (4-6).

MiniBlox 16 Piece Set – Amazing Toys(Pack of 1) $9.99 MiniBlox are a great traveling companion and perfect for abeach and vacation getaways; they are compact and can improve hand-eye- coordination skills. These amazing toys can be used to build over 100 configurations. MiniBlox are made of a hard, durable

This Traveling Around $6 This Traveling Around – Lyle Lovett

Shape Sorting Cement Mixer $26.99 Get a fun mix of action and learning with this freewheeling truck that has a removable driver and realistic engine, horn and construction sounds. Toddlers will love shape-sorting and dumping the 5 transformable blocks that morph into creatures. Rugged plastic. Size 10½” L. x 5½” W. 7″ H. Batteries included. Ages 18 months +.

Soft-Sorting Food Bags $39.99 Learning colors is in the bag with these 5 color-coded sets. Toddlers will enjoy taking out and putting back the 4 padded fabric food items from each of the color-coordinated bags. Besides learning colors, the different foods inspire language development and pretend play. Machine washable. Size 7 ½” W. x 7″ H. 25 pc. Set. All ages.

First Wheeler $99.99 Toddlers get extra stability with its low frame and wide-track, back wheels. The tubular steel frame has a rust-resistant powder lacquer, safety handle bar grips and durable tires. Size is 20″ L. x 16″ H. Seat height 9½”. For ages 1-3 yrs. 5 YEAR GUARANTEE.

Toddler Play Tunics $59.99 For pretending or just having fun, these four tunics with different fronts and backs give toddlers the tools for imaginative play. Interesting fabrics, textures, and surfaces make these dress-up clothes a sensory experience as well. Tunics fit over the head with hook and loop side tab closures. Measures 15″ L. x 12″ W. Ages 18 mos. – 3 yrs.

Toddler Climb and Slide $149.99 For energetic toddlers who like to climb, crawl, and slide, this is the perfectly-sized unit. It features an exterior set-up wall, crawl-thru tunnel and a safe, low slide. Made of strong weather resistant, molded polyethylene for outdoor or indoor use. Minimal snap-together assembly. Overall measurements 54″L. x 36″W. x 42″H. 29 lbs Ages 1½ years +.

Safe-Play Toddler Kitchen – Stove $159.99 This toddler kitchen stove rates first for little hands and play value. Sized for toddlers, this all wooden stove without doors has easy accessibility. (Kitchenware sold separately) Stove measure 15″ W. x 21″ H. x 12″ D. Ships Fully Assembled. Shipped by truck.

Pre-School Friends Together Poster $27 Create a welcoming, all-inclusive environment with these 12, full-color 11″ X 17″ photo posters showing toddlers playing and learning together, despite their diverse abilities. The included guides (one each in English and Spanish) present 25 simple toy adaptations for learning, a list of resources and organizations, and other valuable teaching tips. Set of 12 posters and guide.

ASIAN BOY & GIRL SO-SOFT BABY DOLLS $14.99 With sweet, happy faces and huggably soft bodies, these ethnically diverse, boy and girl doll set will be the favorite of infants and toddlers. Amply plumped with soft polyester stuffing, their poly/cotton, 13″ bodies are washable. Each set includes one boy and one girl baby doll. Available in 4 Ethnic Groups. Please specify ethnic group desired below.

Slide-In Play Yard $499.99 Up the stairs and down the slide, this safe padded play environment is the perfect gathering space for young toddlers. With a peek-a-boo porthole, horseshoe entrance, 11″H. x 17″W. unbreakable mirror and 9″H. x 24″W. photo pocket. Overall space needed 75″L. x 40″W. Made of dense foam covered in durable vinyl.