These Smart Products Make Traveling With Kids So Much Easier

Here’s a solution for your artist on the go. This small, lightweight water activity book fits easily into a kid-sized backpack. Kids can draw away the day without the need for messy markers or easily broken crayons. When you’re done, simply empty the water from the “magic” pen and pack it up. The pen is even stored in the cover of the book so nothing gets lost during travel.

This travel tray is the answer to chaotic, toy-filled back seats. Plentiful pockets will keep snacks, drinks, and activities contained while side pouches hold toys, books, and even more snacks. The tray can conveniently be attached securely to any car seat and is designed to be easily cleaned.

If you’ve run out of ideas when it comes to keeping kids entertained on the road, this book is full of great ideas. This activity book is full of small art projects, imaginative play activities, and question-based games, all of which can help fill the hours for kids aged 7 to 12. The book even has drawing activities, memory-testing games, and weather diaries, all of which are more than enough to occupy your travel partner for hours on end.

Kids on the go need a solid, well-insulated water container that can hold up to the movement of travel. These bottles are easy to use and spill-resistant, meaning no unexpected pools of water in your luggage or carry-on. The BPA- and toxin-free plastic is lightweight, too, so kids can slip them into their very own backpacks.

So your child graduated from the stroller. Now what? This ride-on suitcase is perfect for those in-between years when kids’ legs still tire easily. It’s light and compact enough for kids to pull on their own, but they can also sit down, strap in, and let parents do the heavy lifting if they need a break.

Just as good for a day in the park as it is for a full-blown campout, this airbed and travel bag provides a cozy reprieve for sleeping, playing games, reading, or simply relaxing outside. The durable vinyl material can hold children up to 110 pounds, and the portable design fits into most suitcases, is easy to deflate, and even comes with its own patch bag (just in case).

Reclaim your grownup tablet with the Contixo kids tablet that features a soft, protective case and comes in your choice of seven bright colors. The Wi-Fi-capable tablet has 20 installed apps that offer both fun and education, and the 16 GB of storage mean that you can download a movie or two to entertain your kids for whatever long roads lie ahead.

This light-as-a-feather travel stroller comes with a sun visor and a small storage section, as well as the option of seven different colors. But the great thing for traveling parents is that this stroller folds up easily into a super compact shape.

Your kids will love using this compact booster seat, which can accommodate up to 100 pounds of weight. It’s smaller than a traditional booster seat, meaning this lightweight seat is a traveling parent’s dream come true.

No family trip would be complete without snacks, snacks, and more snacks, and these bento boxes keep snacks of all shapes, colors, and styles sealed and compact. With three separate compartments, these boxes are ideal for kids who need a little snacking variety. Plus, they’re microwave-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe.