Kids Travel Boredom Bag Ideas

November 11th, 2010 · 5 Comments

You’ve been in the car for five minutes and already the kids are bored. You cringe. Or, you are sitting in the airport when they announce another 30 minute delay. You almost sob at the prospect of having to amuse the kids so they don’t declare mutiny and take over the news stand. Never fear! Just have your kids grab their Boredom Bags and your travel adventures won’t go south on you.

What is a Boredom Bag, you ask? Each child (and even adults) should have a bag that they bring in the car or plane filled with fun activities to keep them amused while traveling. It is a lifesaver for all of the delays and unpredictable events that are bound to occur when you are on the go.

Here are some ideas for your kids’ boredom bags. Shameless plug: We sell many of these items at our sister site www.ChocolateCakeClub.com. We sell them because we have used them and love them.

BABIES:

Babies don’t need much in terms of toys in their bags. Pacifiers, snacks, and bottles seem to do the trick for most babies while traveling. However, you can certainly bring some teething toys or crinkly sensory toys like this soft book.

TODDLERS:

Art-to-Go Folios – crayon and paper sets that are easy for little hands to carry

Board books
Lovey or stuffed animal, like a Zoobie Pet - these 3 in 1 Travel Companions are a pillow, blanket and toy all in one. They come in fun characters like Olivia and the Goodnight Moon Bunny.

LITTLE TYKES:

DVDs to play on your laptop or DVD player
Small toys like Animals, Elves, Knights, Army Men, Playmobil guys, or Sports Action Figures
Sticker Play Scenes – Remember the old Colorforms we used to play with? Well, they are back with some fabulous scenes that will keep kids amused. You can find these at most book or toy stores.
Fun Kids Music
Lacing Cards
Travel Bingo – a classic!
Pipe Cleaners or Wiki Sticks – no mess and kids can spend hours making shapes and objects

BIG KIDS/ TWEENS:

Magnetic Tin Dress Up Sets -Dress up Robots, Fairies, World Travelers, Monsters, and Princesses. Perfect for travel since the pieces stick to the magnetic box.
Activity Backpacks
Comic Books
If your kids can read in the car, get them some fun adventure books like 39 Clues, The Sisters Grimm, Harry Potter, Lightening Thief, or Skulduggery Pleasant . If they get sick reading in the car, get them on audio tape. Even Mom and Dad will enjoy listening to the fun stories.
DVDs or computer games (Leapster, Gameboy, etc.)
Pipe Cleaners or Wiki Sticks – no mess and kids can spend hours making shapes and objects
Travel Journals

Craft kits like sewing kits, knitting, or counted cross stitch

What’s in your Boredom Bags?

Tags: Traveling with the Family

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Hi there! Came by to visit your blog after I saw your comment on mine. (Sorry I can’t help you with the Social Media time suck issue….)

I just have to say – what a cute blog! I love the chocolate reference in your title (probably because I can’t go very long without it!).

Looking forward to reading more! ~Angela

Angela
11/11/10
Thanks Angela!

Sue Kirchner
11/11/10
GREAT ideas Sue! We aren’t going away for spring break but flying to Florida in May. I’ll be sure to add a few more things to my son’s carry on!

Victoria Cook
2/25/11
Thanks Victoria. Florida sounds awesome right about now.

Sue

Sue Kirchner
2/25/11
[...] Here we are now, entertain us … Traveling takes time and you’ll need to keep kids (and maybe some of the adults) in your group amused. Every traveler should have their own Boredom Bag, you know a bag or backpack that is full of toys, books, crayons, stuffed animals, or games to keep them occupied. To keep kids amused during the flight or in case of delays, check out my age-appropriate ideas for a Boredom Bags. [...]

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