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![]() ![]() ![]() With so many kid-friendly buckles, clasps, buttons, zippers, colors, you name it, they are bound to stay happily (and quietly!) busy for a while. I also found this simple backpack version of a busy board, which should fit a 7″ kids tablet inside, too!īuckle toys and busy boards are great airplane activities for toddlers. Some of them are only for 2-3 years old and up because they have strings and smaller pieces. Similar to a buckle toy, a Montessori “busy board” has a ton of fine motor and learning features. I’d recommend this one if you want all of the bells and whistles (figuratively, not literally, don’t worry), but still small enough to bring on the plane: This travel-themed airplane buckle toy is cute, and this 4″x4″ mini one is petite for the plane. ![]() Maybe they will even hypnotize little Ella to sleep!īuckle toys are easy entertainment, and can help with fine motor skills, as well as learning colors and numbers. These suction spinners and pop toys should do the trick. Keep reading for ideas! Fine Motor Activities for Busy Handsįor those little ones, bring anything that keeps their hands busy. Go check out your junk drawer and get creative. Some things are probably already laying around your house. You don’t have to spend a lot to keep your cuties happy. I have found tiny travel size of these: mini dinosaurs, stickers, puzzles, memory games, coloring books, learning workbooks, flashcards, construction vehicles, rescue vehicles, books, crayons, post-its, playdough, pipe cleaners, pom poms, and so much more.Ĭheck there often as the selection changes. Look in the toy section and party favor section. The Dollar Store and $3 dollar section at Target have a plethora of small toys for busy bodies on planes. Dollar Store Knick Knacks Make Great Airplane Activities for Toddlers I’ve seen and heard this tip, but in all honesty, I barely have time to pack the toys let alone wrap them. Add a TON of extra tape for a bigger time-killer. One – who doesn’t love an excited toddler?! And two – it’s another way to keep the little one busy. (Right, because who has time to do this while packing for a trip?!) My first tip – wrap some of the toys for your toddler ahead of time. So, thank you so much!!) Alright, Wrap it Up! This is at no cost to you, and it helps keep this site running. ( I may earn from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate, if you make a purchase using an Amazon link in this post. If you are looking to buy some cheap entertainment, Amazon is always a great resource without having to go out of the house and madly search for all of this. Their own seat is totally worth it for a long flight. Start with that before you start throwing a bunch of toys at them. I tried to order the list from youngest to oldest in terms of appropriateness.īabies will enjoy just crawling and standing in their car seat. These airplane activities for toddlers are best for ages 8 months to five years old. Also, you’ll need a bag of tricks for the plane and the hotel room. However, as my little one has grown, he likes his interactive time more than screen time. It is still the easiest time-killer when traveling, from read-aloud stories to educational apps, puzzles, doodling, a tablet has so much in one. ![]() I know, I know, don’t mom-shame me! That child has known his ABC’s and been able to count to ten since he was two years old because of those fun educational apps. The kids’ Fire tablet used to be my end all, be all. You can easily keep your child busy and happy, as long as you come prepared! Here is how to keep your toddler busy on a long flight with the best airplane activities for toddlers and little ones.Īs an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase using a link below, at no extra cost to you. Leave it to my son to ask before the plane even took off, “Mama, are we almost there?” Are you planning a long flight with a toddler? Worried you’ll be ripping your hair out? Well, relax. After boarding early, I rushed to install the car seat, disinfect everything, get organized, and safely buckle us all into the seats where we remained for 12.5 more hours (there was a one-hour technical delay, go figure). My last long-haul flight was from San Francisco to Munich with my three-year-old son and ten-month-old daughter. ![]()
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