Savvy Sassy Mom Travel Picks for Kids
By: Andrea Fellman, Travel Mamas BloggerApril 1st, 2010
Traveling with Kids CAN be fun, I swear! You just have to have the right attitude and some cool travel accessories. Being organized is rule numero uno. Here are my Savvy Sassy Picks that make traveling with kids something to look forward to!
Trunki
Why is it when traveling with kids your gate always seems to be the very last one in the terminal? With Trunki your kid can hitch a ride to the gate and take a seat while waiting in line for the security check or to use the bathroom. They have a variety of colors and animals like the Bumble Bee, Ladybug and Tiger. Buy the sticker pack and you have another activity to keep the kids occupied for an extra 15 minutes.
Chalkboard Placemat
Here’s a roll it up and take it with you chalkboard. Whether you’re looking for a diversion at grandma’s, on the plane, in the car, or at a restaurant - this is a simple, no mess creative solution. Kids can play hang man or tic–tac-toe, practice the alphabet, or draw some funny faces. It comes with 2 chalk mats, chalk and an eraser. Order them over at Leaps and Bounds.
Snack Time 2-in-1 Container
I bet you didn’t know the Container Store is overflowing with cool travel items! Check out these bright colored 2-in-1 beverage and snack containers. Freezer gel is built-in to keep the beverage cold. Twist it open for a fresh snack. Find me a better kid’s travel container, I dare you!
Coby DVD Player Carrying Cube
Everything is better in color, even carrying case for your portable DVD player. We have made the mistake of just throwing our DVD player around like it’s a rag doll. After dropping our first one for the fifth time and busting it, we thought maybe the next one needs a case! Coby makes this one and you can buy it from Amazon for a little protection!
Wireless Headphones by Kidz Gear
This is my husband’s department. I usually put him in charge of all electronics on our trips, and it’s the one thing he actually packs quite well! So naturally when our kids needed headsets for the plane he got them the mini version of what he would wear. These are award-winning wireless headsets for in the car or wired headsets for the plane by Kidz Gear. Ahh… silence is golden!
Andrea Fellman created SavvySassyMoms.com as a fun resource for modern moms who haven’t lost their style to motherhood. It is a destination for great products, fun giveaways, useful tips, and supporting moms in business and the moms making a difference. Andrea is also a bit savvy when it comes to travel. She and her husband did not give up travel because they had kids, in fact that is why they keep traveling; they want to show their kids the world. HaveKidsStillTravel.com is their motto!
Is there a cool travel accessory you just can’t live without? Leave a comment below!
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Tags: chalkboard placemat, snack container, travel gear, travel toys, trunki
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All of this stuff looks like such fun! I keep hearing about the Trunki. Am I the only Travel Mama out there who hasn’t gotten one yet? The DVD carrying cube looks like a great idea too – we definitely abuse ours! Heck – I like all of your suggestions, Andrea!
Thanks so much for writing this post, Savvy Sassy Mom!
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I agree that the snack time two-in-one and the trunki suitcase are perfect traveling items. One can help entertain your child, and the other prevents you from having to carry your child all over the airport.