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August 11, 2015

How To Prevent Toddler Boredom While Traveling

Written by christie 37 Comments
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How To Prevent Toddler Boredom While Traveling. This post is sponsored by Socialstars & Playskool as a part of toddler playtime fun with the #PLAYSKOOLCREW. All opinions are my own

How to prevent toddler boredom while traveling

How To Prevent Toddler Boredom While Traveling

The plans were laid. The car was packed. 2 smiling happy children were buckled into the back seat. Oh yes! Finally, we were traveling for summer vacation. In a few short hours we would be sitting on a beautiful beach resort. You’d think I had the title for this post all wrong with “How to Prevent Toddler Boredom While Traveling.” Wait for it. The story gets better.

As soon as we arrived, it rained on our parade. Literally. Basically a huge monsoon ensued during our glorious beach resort stay. Winds, lightning, hail…but that was nothing compared to the toddler tantrum that followed. Boredom, a hotel room and a 2 year old. You can do the math. Stuck indoors, here’s how we tackled toddler boredom while on vacation.

Stay Calm

Your toddler is much smarter than you think. If you’re stressed, they can feel the tension. So soak up the new environment, enjoy the quality family time (yes, even the tantrums) and remember that you are helping to create priceless travel memories.

Go to Plan B or C or ZZZ

You’re an awesome parent. You have the creative thinking skills like no other. Have plenty of contingency plans on hand for situations such as weather and traffic. Have back up plans ready for all of your original activities and definitely make sure some “indoor” fun is included.

Keep Snacks Nearby

When in doubt, the stomach always thanks you. Keep lots of snacks on hand to beat boredom. My toddler loves lots of texture oriented snacks, like trail mixes. Think about dividing snacks into smaller pieces (oh yes I break those pretzel sticks in half!) as well to make the time go by. Let those toddlers work on those fine motor skills while they munch! 🙂

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Have Travel Toys on Hand

Do you have a stash of portable toys for your toddler? Me too! Light and compact for travel and ready for hours of playtime fun, I save these toys just for occasions such as this. And what is my toddler loving lately for travel boredom busting? Playskool Toys!

Playskool fold n go busy elephant review

Fold n’ Go Busy Elephant

It’s a snuggle friend. It’s a toy. It’s a (shhhh!) learning activity center all in one! I love this little elephant friend for our travel trips.

Playskool fold n go elephant

Built-in with 7 activities for tummy time and beyond, this elephant crinkles, squeaks,and rattles. Peek-a-boo mirror, textured materials, a clicky wheel, a soft plush face, this guy loves to be touched!

Foldable toy for travel

He also has huggable softness and is completely fold-able into a compact carrying case (aka my daughter’s “purse”). She loves bringing her elephant with her on vacation.

Playskool fold n go busy elephant

And since this little guy gets tons of hugs and cuddles (see my daughter falling asleep with him in hand…in the suitcase?), I love that he’s also washable! When our travel is done, I can toss this Elephant into a pillow case for a good clean in the washer! YES!

Playskool stack n stow cups

Stack n’ Stow Cups

This set of nesting cups is utterly brilliant. They stack. They stow. They go! And so much more than your usual toddler toys, this set is perfect for teaching moments with my daughter.

Playskool toddler toy for travel

There are shapes. There are colors. There are sizes. There are textures. And there are big ole’ holes for sifting sand or water or anything else!

Playskool stacking toy

You can create a tall stacking tower in minutes, working on dexterity, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. You can nest the cups back together for easy storage, even have “tea” with them (we did!). These cups made their rounds just on this one trip alone.

Playskool toy for travel

Made entirely of plastic with an adorable lion friend mold, this set of 7 cups is the perfect toy for travel. Brilliantly portable with the nesting cups easily locking into place for travel, I highly recommend every parent to have this “toddler secret weapon” on hand for travel boredom busting. It certainly turned this rainy frown upside down!

Go with the Flow!

Remember that you are on VACATION! Things may not go as planned. Pictures may not be perfectly posed. Activities may not transpire. But I know that our family memories are more than just rainy days. It was a beautiful beach resort filled with smiles, laughter and fun! Prevent toddler boredom on your next travel adventure with these few tips. We definitely had a great vacation, and a monsoon story to tell.

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What is your favorite tip to prevent travel boredom in your kids?

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  1. Casey B says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:02 am

    This is great advice! I have a 5 year old and a 9 month old and traveling is crazy sometimes!!

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  2. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:31 am

    It was all about the entertainment for us. A few good toys and we were ready to rock.

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  3. chasing joy says

    August 11, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    These are good tips. Go with the Flow is probably most important as things never go as planned.

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  4. Patricia Delgado says

    August 11, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    Good tips here, I have an 18 month old boy and I’m always looking for boredom busters!

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  5. Monica Powell says

    August 11, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    This great!! Always looking for ways to keep out 19month occupied when on trips!

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  6. Maralea says

    August 11, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    These are some great tips to keep the kiddos happy while traveling! I am passing this on. Thank you!

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  7. Lori Pouncey says

    August 11, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    These are really great tips and ideas! Thank you for sharing such fun information. We do not travel too much, usually threee times a year to visit family and our annual Yogi Bear Resort and Water park trip! Love the blog, thank you for this awesome share 🙂

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  8. Marcie W. says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    Good toys that entertain and engage are definitely super important. I always felt that a variety of snacks and a comfortable place to nap was key when traveling with my kids during the toddler days.

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  9. Ora Lee Gurr says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    Nesting Cups and a fold-n-go elephant are wonderful toys. Playskool saved many a day with the kids when they were smaller and trips had hiccups. Glad it all worked out.

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  10. Debbie Denny says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    Kids do get bored fast. Love those toys.

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  11. Katherine Riley says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    We pack mystery bags for our toddlers, with a toy or book and a snack and open one every few hours when traveling.

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  12. Lynne says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Oh, I remember those days – (mostly fondly, ha ha). For our family the #1 rule was to Go With The Flow. Trying to force us into a preconceived notion of what we HAD to do that day (except of course for obvious things, like making a flight, or meeting a friend in whatever city we were in) was not the way to go….for the most part my boys were good travelers, so when they were off kilter we knew it was well worth the time and effort to slow down and reassess the plan.

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  13. Penny Delgado says

    August 11, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    Thanks for the tips I always carry with my toys and snacks ect . It does help out a lot

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  14. Amber Ludwig says

    August 11, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    So many great ideas!! I love that you had “stay calm”. Hubby and I joke that kiddos can sense fear or stress and feed off of it like little demons 😉

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  15. Amy says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    Yes! Snacks & toys!! Plus staying calm lol great advice

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  16. Jayne says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    These are really great ideas and I cannot think of anything to add.

    I will strongly back your advice on having a back up plan. Before you go anywhere, you should be aware of all your options in case plans change.

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  17. Liz Mays says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    These are definitely sure fire ways to keep things entertaining. My son would always get super bored on car rides.

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  18. Jessica Brown says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    Really good advice. Thank you

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  19. Val says

    August 11, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    This is great advice! I remember traveling with littles ones and it can be difficult. Following these ideas would be much better!

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  20. Rebecca King says

    August 11, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    These are great tips! My LO is only 1 so I haven’t had to do much to keep him occupied yet, but I know I will soon! Thank you for all the ideas 🙂

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  21. Felicia says

    August 11, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    These are great tips. Being prepared is definitely key!

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  22. Deborah D says

    August 12, 2015 at 3:18 am

    Thanks for the great tips! Will come in handy.

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  23. Jeanine says

    August 12, 2015 at 9:06 am

    This is really great toddler boredom can lead to melt downs, and a bunch of other unnecessary drama when traveling. So this is very helpful!

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  24. Tracey says

    August 12, 2015 at 9:18 am

    These are great tips! It can be so easy for toddlers to get bored but armed with these tips it should really help.

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  25. Ruksana M says

    August 12, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Oh I remember those days. But these tips are very useful.

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  26. Rosey says

    August 12, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Aww she fell asleep in the suitcase. That’s precious. 🙂

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  27. vanessa: BriteandBubbly says

    August 12, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    I’m obsessed with that Elephant travel toy! It’s so adorable. I saw it at Mom 2.0 and new I had to have it for my nephew!

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  28. Ann Bacciaglia says

    August 12, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Now that my kids are older they usually bring their laptop and watch movies when we are on a long drive. It is a great idea to pack a few different toys for young ones. Licence plate games are always fun.

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  29. Kristi says

    August 12, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    My tip is to have lot’s of variety of things. Some new and some old things to occupy their time. Always an adventure with that age group.

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  30. Leela R says

    August 12, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    Great advice. It can be tough traveling with a toddler, but since they like to explore and see new things it’s usually pretty great!

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  31. Penelope says

    August 12, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    Toys are a must, if we don’t have something to occupy them it’s a total bust!

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  32. Shell says

    August 12, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    Great ideas for traveling with kids! My boys always say they’re bored at some point during roadtrips, but they eventually figure out how to stay entertained.

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  33. Jeanine says

    August 13, 2015 at 2:25 am

    At least she was able to get out on the beach at some point!

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  34. Amanda Jordan says

    August 13, 2015 at 6:52 am

    “New” toys are a must. We change toys out throughout the year but I always keep a few special ones stashed away for travel.

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  35. Amy Desrosiers says

    August 13, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Your daughter is super adorable! I have made my kids busy bags for car travel but we have never flown together. Heck, I need a plan ZZZ for myself!

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  36. Candy O says

    August 16, 2015 at 12:35 am

    Love that little stackable lion. Great tips for travel. Traveling with tots can be tough.

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  37. Latoicha says

    August 16, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    My tips are to have lots of games, snacks and changes of clothes for accidents. Great tips!

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