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The Best Travel Toys for Babies and Toddlers
The Best Travel Toys for Babies and Toddlers

The Best Travel Toys for Babies and Toddlers

These travel-ready toys will keep your little one busy and entertained.

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By Briana Engelbrecht
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In This Article

Clip On, Tune Out: Stroller Toys for Babies
Floor Time, Anywhere: Travel Tummy Time Picks
Pack a Book, Save Your Sanity
Crinkle, Chew, Repeat: Sensory Toys That Travel Well
Big Entertainment, Tiny Footprint: Toddler Travel Toys 
The Tray Table Is Their Canvas: Activities for Toddlers

Whether you’re driving, flying or just heading out to a restaurant for an hour or two, you’ll want something to keep your baby or toddler entertained. But that doesn’t mean hauling around an activity center or a bag full of bulky toys.

The best travel toys are compact and portable—small enough to toss in your diaper bag and easy to pull out when you need a quick distraction. To help curate the travel-friendly toys in this guide, I asked fellow Babylist parents which toys keep their little ones happy on the go. One of their top tips? Only bring these toys out during travel or outings. That way, they’ll stay fresh and exciting for your baby or toddler.

So whether you’re packing your carry-on or putting together a “fun kit” for your diaper bag, here are our favorite travel toys for babies and toddlers.

Clip On, Tune Out: Stroller Toys for Babies

Stroller toys make the perfect travel toys since they are meant for taking on the go. These picks are super portable; simply clip them onto the stroller or car seat, and they've got something to keep them entertained for the ride.

Floor Time, Anywhere: Travel Tummy Time Picks

While you can't really take their bulky activity center or play gym with you on your next vacation, what you can do is pack a travel playmat and engaging tummy time toys to set up a safe space on the floor wherever you're staying.

Pack a Book, Save Your Sanity

Books are always a great source of entertainment. From lightweight, soft busy books to a couple of truly indestructible picks, these books are easy to throw in your carry-on or diaper bag.

Crinkle, Chew, Repeat: Sensory Toys That Travel Well

Sensory exploration has many developmental benefits (think motor skills development). These picks are some of the best toys for babies in general, but especially during travel since they both encourage learning and entertainment—think crinkle toys and teething rattles.

Big Entertainment, Tiny Footprint: Toddler Travel Toys 

These travel toys—including an adorable set of mini Magna-Tiles—will keep their little minds and hands busy while en route to your destination and also give them something to do once you get there!

The Tray Table Is Their Canvas: Activities for Toddlers

In addition to a couple of travel toys, these portable activities for toddlers will provide some extra entertainment on the way to your destination. I always make sure to pack these doodle boards and reusable sticker activities each time I take my toddlers on a trip. Here’s a quick tip: If you’re taking to the skies, the airplane’s tray table provides a great spot for your toddler to get to work.

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