15 Thoughtful Travel Gifts For Kids 2019

Let’s be honest, traveling with kids can be a handful, from the take-off to every day when you are on the road with them, you gotta be mentally prepared to deal with the energy drain they are.

But what if there were some items that could help them be a little more tolerable? An item you yourself could give them as a gift that could improve the traveling experience for you both.

#1 Personalized Detailed World Map

The perfect family world map to pass on your passion for travel to your little ones and help them learn geography with this smart and stylish watercolor detailed world map. And help us save kids: 5% of all profit is donated to Mending Kids.

#2 Travel Activity Book for Kids

A great travel gift for kids is a travel activity book its affordable and has everything from maps to puzzles, maze, games and comics all in 1. takes away from constant electronic and allow them to learn to use their hands and create something with their siblings or mom and dad.

#3 Beach Games For Kids by Dan DeFigio

Beach Games For Kids! is a bestselling collection of children’s games that can be played at the beach, either with adults for some quality family time — or played by the kids by themselves if the grownups need a little peace and quiet while the kids play.

#4 Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet

An Amazon Fire Kids Edition Tablet loaded with educational apps and games keeps my toddler entertained on long flights, car rides or pretty much anywhere. There are age filters so that kids will only see age appropriate content and also comes in a kid-proof case so you don’t have to worry about it being dropped or damaged.

#5 Kids Binoculars

These binoculars will get children excited for exploration and adventure. They are high resolution and shock proof making them durable and perfect for little hands to whale watch on a boat tour in Alaska, spot monkeys in the jungle of Costa Rica, or bird watch while camping in the Rockies.

#6 Card Caddy Single Decker

The ONLY playing card case that turns into a discard tray so you can keep your cards safe, then play anywhere, anytime! Keeps those cards right you want them on a plane trip, road trip or anywhere in between!

We’re all looking for ways to spend quality time with friends and family and a game of cards is a great way to do it. But those paper boxes the cards come in fall apart quickly and then your cards are easily lost or damaged. Then when it’s time to play a game, those draw and discard piles get knocked over and it’s tough to play if you don’t have a level surface. The Card Caddy solves both of these problems, appeals to a wide market and is attractively priced at $5.99 for our Single Decker and $6.99 for the Double Decker.

It has a wide range of appeal to parents who want a portable alternative to their kids playing on their devices; players of traditional card games like Bridge, Canasta, Rummy, casino games and countless others; and tabletop gamers and collectors of trading cards.

#7 Boogie Board

This slim, compact little device is perfect for long airplane flights or road trips! The Boogie Board allows children to draw, write, or play tic-tac-toe over and over again and then erase each design with the simple press of a button.

It is the perfect blend of the convenience of technology with the space to create and imagine. It promises to entertain children for hours and it’s design makes it the perfect item to slip into a small carry-on.

#8 Melissa & Doug Flip-to-Win Memory Game

This memory game is perfectly designed for a road trip or long flight. It’s attached flaps and sliding scorekeeper make it easy to use in small places. As with any Melissa and Doug toy, the materials are of high quality.

The games are entertaining and educational, and perfect for kids in preschool or early elementary school. If you want to keep your kids away from screens during your trip, then this game offers a great alternative.

#9 Puro Sound Labs BT2200 On-Ear Headphones

If you’re traveling with kids, a pair of good headphones is essential. The Puro Sound Labs BT2200 are a great choice when it comes to a pair of headphones tailored specifically to kids. They feature volume restriction to prevent hearing damage to little ears and noise isolation to make them easier to hear on airplanes or in other noisy environments.

Best of all, they can connect via Bluetooth to devices such as smart phones or iPads, but also feature a traditional 3mm cable to connect to devices that don’t support wireless such as airplane seat-back entertainment systems. For safety, sound quality, and versatility, this pair of cans makes a great gift for any traveling kid.

#10 Paint by Sticker Kids: Under the Sea

These are amazing for kids to take to travel because it’s a great way to keep them busy and off phones or tablets. It’s easy to pack and some are extensive. We buy these for our older kids.

#11 Disney Princess Sticker Puzzle Book

These are great puzzles for the younger kids 4 and under and they offer ones geared towards boys and girls. We love them as they help keep our kids entertained during some downtimes on travel either on plane, waiting for plane, while we are cruising at dinner!

#12 Road Trip Connect 4 Series Game

Keep your kids entertained whether in the car or on holiday, with the portable travel case version of Connect 4. With special road trip rules, you can add a whole new dimension of fun to this classic and much loved game!

#13 Kids Lion & Zebra Jungle Animal Pals Mismatched Silly Cozy Socks

They are perfect for keeping toes entertained and toasty en route to your destination, and perfect for those who love to explore and have new experiences.

#14 The Original Stretchlace

When kids travel they wear sneakers, and there’s lots of tying, whether it be through security lines, hotel room changes, shopping changes, you get the idea. You’ve got places to be and these laces make travel that much more convenient and comfortable.

Those long walks through the city or hikes through the mountain will be in extra comfort with the stretch and flexible support. Your kids will last longer.

#15 BubbleBum Inflatable Backless Booster Car Seat

The BubbleBum foldable and ultra portable inflatable car booster seat keeps kids ages 4-11 safe and comfy throughout all drives. Lightweight and easy to inflate/deflate, it can be carried in a backpack and three BubbleBums can fit across the back of a car!

BubbleBum is the proven functional equivalent of any rigid car booster seat on the market and it has had to undergo all of the same crash-testing and materials testing as any other car booster seat on the market. BubbleBum inflates in seconds and offers comfort and convenience, without compromise.

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