No matter if it’s by plane, train or automobile here are some tips to keep your kids happy, smiling and out of your hair!

• Travel games
• books
• MP3/FP3
• DVD
• Journal and pens/color book
• Toys
• Snack and container

You’ll need to carry all those things in something and I recommend an amazing travel backpack with a great price and all the little compartments needed when you have kids.

Columbia Sportswear Ord Cyberpack

I have come across a lot of great products some I own, some are classics I have enjoyed in another form and some have just impressed me. Here is a list of what I suggest:

Games

Melissa & Doug Travel Hangman

trouble fun on the run travel game

Rubberneckers: Everyone’s Favorite Travel Game

Cranium Grab & Go Super Sudoku

• I have only listed one example but the brand chicken socks/Klutz has an impressive collection of books all with great activities and toys to keep kids busy.

I Spy Memory Game - Travel Edition

MP3/FP3

SanDisk Sansa Shaker 1 GB MP3 Player (Blue)

• MP3 players are now relatively inexpensive which makes it great for any age. Even young children have a lot of fun with music. On that note Fisher Price has made an FP3 which allows parent to download music off their website that are age appropriate like Old Macdonald and includes all the safety needed for toddlers.

Fisher Price Kid Tough FP3 Song & Story Player - Pink

DVD

Fisher-Price Kid Tough Portable DVD Player Blue
Audiovox Electronics D2011 Widescreen Ultraslim 10.2 inch Portable Widescreen DVD Player with Car Headrest Bag, Mounting Straps, Remote Control, AC/DC Adaptor and AV Cable

• This is more of an investment in the beginning but it is something you can use when not traveling as well.