Travelling with kids is never easy. If you're stumped on how to entertain your kids on a plane long enough, or searching for travel toys for them in the car [1] so they don't ask you to pull over every 15 minutes, we're here to help. While a tablet pre-loaded with kid-friendly games and movies tends to be a go-to for many families, it's important to have non-tablet toys at your disposal in the event that the battery dies, or you just want to round out their time with something a little more enriching. Here are our top picks.
Tegu Magnetic Blocks
A purchase you can feel good about, Tegu Magnetic Blocks' 24-piece Endeavour Set [2] ($64) is meant to withstand the test of time. Based in Honduras, the company's mission is to positively influence that country's economy while putting out an eco-friendly, beautifully constructed product.
Magnetic Wooden Bead Maze Puzzle
All the pieces of this Magnetic Wooden Bead Maze Puzzle [3] ($9) are enclosed, so you don't have to worry about dropping it or tossing it in a bag.
VTech Kidizoom Duo Selfie Camera
Kids aged 4-9 will enjoy staying busy and snapping photos using this VTech Kidizoom Duo Selfie Camera [4] ($48).
Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Reusable Colour with Water Activity Pad
There's no mess and no clean-up when you hand the kids a Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Reusable Colour with Water Activity Pad [5] ($11).
Kid O Free Play Magnatab
The Kid O Free Play Magnatab [6] ($18) is all about imagination!
Tablet
Instead of giving your kids your expensive iPad to use, pack their very own tablet [7] ($100), and fill it with their favourite movies, TV episodes, and even ebooks.