Fun Summer Travel Items For Kids

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It’s summertime, and if you are anything like us, you are traveling more then usual. So what to do with wiggly kids? Here are some fun ideas.

Road trips are part of every kid’s rite of passage- we all remember fighting with our siblings in the backseat, and trying to get some sleep on those long drives. Now, kids can have it easy with soft and cuddly SeatPets. These came out a while ago, but now have a new and improved version. They are softer, with animal faces that are sweet and silly that kids will love to hug during road trips (and all trips). They come in varieties such as lion, cow, ladybug, cat, dog, monkey and monster- each for $19.99. Each Seatpet also comes with a bonus backpack strap, making on the go even easier (say if you are transferring cars or taking a plane first) and hands free, so junior won’t forget their new buddy in some random location. These plush and snuggly pals are sure to please any kid and keep them from whining in the car- as well as encourage a comfortable – and quiet- nap.

For more, go to https://www.seatpets.com/

Want to encourage excitement in the little guys? Let them have their own adventure with a good friend- Peppa Pig. This precocious pig from across the pond delights children on TV, and now has a line of toys and books available, such as this Picnic Adventure Car. Kids will love to act out their own road trip with Peppa and George (included) and the bright red family car, which plays songs and says phrases (and of course, does the “Peppa snort” that will send your child into fits of giggles). The set also comes with a picnic basket and blanket for $19.99 and is available at Toys R Us.

Want to keep little hands off your expensive electronics? Give them their own camera. Even the smallest kids will enjoy feeling like a grown up with “their very own” camera just like mom and dad have. Plus, it keeps little hands busy and interested (and not touching yours). Plan Toys makes a “My First Camera” that is safe and made from sustainable materials, as well as being BPA free. They make their toys with water based dyes and organic woods (so if it’s chewed on, not a big deal) so they are fun for kids and good for the planet. The camera lets kids see view life through a kaleidoscope lens, which is funny and interesting for the littlest photographers, and there is a strap to help them keep a grip on it. For more, go to http://en.plantoys.com/

Got a bigger kid? Try the Kidzoom Camera from Vtech. This digital camera not only lets your child take and edit photos (with interesting effects), but also make movies and play 3 included games. This camera holds up to 1000 photos, and are as high in quality as many regular digital cameras and phones on the market. For $39.99 from http://www.vtechkids.com

Vtech also has an array of tablets for kids, from the youngest right up until they are ready for a regular option. These may be classified as toys, but they are very high tech. The latest version, the Innotab 3, is the latest lower priced learning app tablet for children, with a child friendly, multi function, touch screen that makes fun and learning go hand in hand. Plus, it’s almost impossible to break and easy to use. With the use of the Learning Lodge, which is Vtech’s download library, kids can download books , music, or choose from games that teach them subjects like math, social studies, and even practice handwriting- but don’t tell them that. Just give them the tablet, and tell them to play away on those long trips. They will be happy, entertained, and learning (not just a mindless video game) and most of all? Quiet! Available for $69.99 at Vtechkids.com