Why Parents Love Our Toys For Travel
Are you looking for fun, educational toys for your kids that won’t keep them glued to a screen? Check out these screen free travel toys.
Our unique toddler travel toys are perfect for keeping your little ones entertained wherever you go.
Imagine the convenience of having a toy that can be taken anywhere with you to provide hours of entertainment for your children on those long car rides. Plus, these toys require no batteries or charging so they'll never run out! With our products, there's only imagination and discovery left to explore.
Check out So Handmade today and get ready to take playtime on-the-go with some of the best travel toys in town!
Screen Free Travel Toys Include:
- Play mats
- Imaginary play toys
- Sensory toys
- Coloring sets
Check out my blog post Toddler Travel Tips and Toys for Travel: Entertaining Your Toddler on A Plane
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This collection includes some perfect screen free road trip toys!
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Don't forget So Handmade when you go on your next trip!
Meet The Maker
Sarah Omura's journey into the world of montessori inspired travel toys began with a familiar frustration: the constant battle of keeping her son's toys contained while on the move. Tired of finding stray cars buried in the depths of her diaper bag, Sarah knew there had to be a better solution. Drawing upon her background in textile design, she set out to create toys that were not only practical but also aesthetically pleasing and engaging for young minds.
Toddler Travel Tips
Check out my toddler travel tips for a smooth and stress free trip!
Best Toddler Travel Toys
Discover our collection of kids' toys for travel, perfect for keeping your little ones entertained on the go. Our selection of fun toys are designed specifically as toys for cars and toddler car ride toys, ensuring your child remains engaged during any journey. With our creative toys and travel kits for kids, even long haul flights become an enjoyable adventure. Each item in our collection is crafted to inspire creativity and make travel fun and stress-free for both children and parents alike.
Make every journey stress-free with our sensory toys designed to keep little kids busy during plane rides and road trips. Our carefully curated travel toys for toddlers encourage creativity, learning, and independent play. A best seller among parents, our handmade playmats offer a unique, screen-free alternative to popular travel toys like Water Wow, dry erase board, pop fidget toys, magna doodle, and doodle board. Whether you’re shopping for a 5 year old or an 18 months old, our collection provides engaging and eco-friendly options for every adventure.
Shop now for your kids new favorite thing!
Toys for Traveling Should:
Promote fine motor skills through exploration
Our Travel toys are designed to encourage hands-on interaction, helping children develop skills through engaging, tactile play. Each toy invites little hands to explore, fostering coordination and dexterity in a fun and natural way.
Engage the child’s senses
By offering varied textures, colors, and shapes, our travel toys stimulate a child’s senses and support cognitive development through multi-sensory learning. These toys engage children’s natural curiosity, making playtime an enriching experience for both mind and body.
Quality made with natural materials
Made from high-quality, eco-friendly materials, our travel toys are crafted to be durable and aesthetically pleasing, aligning with the Montessori principle of beauty in simplicity. These toys are safe for children and thoughtfully designed to bring harmony into any play space.
To Promote imaginary play and creativity
Travel toys to promote imaginative play without electronic distractions, allowing children to fully immerse themselves in open-ended activities. By removing batteries, lights, and sounds, these toys encourage focus, creativity, and independent exploration.
Perfect Toys For On The Go!
We know how tiring it is to keep younger kids entertained while traveling on a plane but with our toy storage and play mats you don't have to worry! They fit perfectly onto their tray table or lap during a long journey from younger and older toddlers through to little kids to keep kids busy as the best toddler travel entertainment. They are the best toys for preschoolers available!
Our range of kid toys are the best toys for car rides, toys for inside car, and road trips too. Younger children love travel playset, busy books, magnetic toys, handy toy and play mats. With the right travel kit kids can enjoy and learn on the go. The perfect toys for long car rides are right here!
These are great toddler toys for travel that kids love! The best thing about our car accessories for toddlers is that any place is perfect place to use these toys on the go and they can easily fit into your own luggage. They are also the perfect kids travel gifts and can inspire little explorers.
Traveling With Toddlers FAQ:
1. How do I keep my toddler entertained on a plane?
Keeping a toddler entertained on a plane can be stress-free with the right screen-free travel toys. Look for Montessori inspired airplane toys for toddlers that spark imagination and promote independent play. Options like felt activity books, travel-sized busy boards, and roll-up car play mats are compact and mess-free—perfect for tray tables and small hands. Don’t forget reusable sticker books and sensory fidget toy for quiet, engaging play that lasts for hours.
2. What to take on a plane for a 2-year-old?
When flying with a 2-year-old, pack essentials like toddler travel toys, a spill-proof snack cup, extra clothes, wipes, and a lightweight travel blanket. For playtime, bring quiet airplane toys for toddlers such as fabric play mats, soft animal figurines, or magnetic puzzles. These screen-free travel activities for toddlers keep them engaged without disturbing fellow passengers and are ideal for families who prefer Montessori or eco-friendly options.
3. How can I make my child comfortable on a long flight?
Comfort is key for toddlers on long flights. Pack a neck pillow sized for toddlers, a favorite blanket, and calming toys for airplane travel like soft stuffed animals or a familiar toy set. Include screen-free toddler airplane activities, such as travel-sized coloring sets or a roll-up car mat, to keep them relaxed. Keeping to nap routines and bringing healthy snacks can also help avoid crankiness mid-flight.
4. What is the best age to fly with a baby or toddler?
The best age to fly with a toddler varies, but many parents find between 18 months and 3 years manageable with the right tools. By this age, kids are more curious and can enjoy travel toys for airplane flights, like Montessori activity kits or quiet travel toys for 2-year-olds. Keeping your child busy with eco-friendly, screen-free toys can make the experience smoother and more enjoyable for everyone on board.
5. How to entertain a toddler on a long haul flight
Entertaining a toddler on a long haul flight is all about variety and planning. Pack a mix of screen-free travel toys for long flights, like Montessori-inspired activity kits, felt storyboards, busy bags, and magnetic puzzles. Rotate toys throughout the flight to keep things fresh and engaging. Include small surprises, like a new activity book or travel-size car mat, to capture their interest mid-flight. Don’t forget to bring snacks, books, and favorite comfort items. Long haul flights are easier when you have toddler travel toys that encourage independent play, are easy to pack, and don’t make noise. Pro tip: wrap a few toys in tissue paper to turn playtime into a gift-opening adventure!
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Toys For Traveling With Toddlers
Keep your little ones entertained on plane rides and road trips with our best-selling toys for toddlers! Designed for ages 2-6, our collection includes engaging options like sensory toys, doodle boards, puzzles, and stickers—perfect for keeping kids busy without screens. Whether you’re packing a bag or backpack for a vacation, these fantastic travel-friendly toys make amazing gifts for toddlers. Parents love our adorable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional paper and photo-based activities. Great for both boys and girls, our travel toys ensure fun for every child on the go!
Traveling with toddlers can be a challenge, but the right games can make all the difference! Whether you’re waiting at the airport, on an airplane, or driving for hours, our toys keep kids totally occupied and entertained. From engaging story-based playmats to fun magnets, these activities are designed to pull kids into creative play—without the mess! Parents will be glad to have these screen-free options on hand, and the affordable price makes them an easy purchase. Need snacks? Pack them in a box along with a few travel toys to make every trip smoother. No matter the destination, these toys create memorable moments that kids will love. Plus, they’re great for adults too—no more struggling to keep little ones busy while you eat your food or enjoy the window view. Looking for ideas? Search our collection for travel-friendly surprises that make a real difference on the go. Your future self will thank you!
Make traveling with tots easier with our simple and engaging travel toys! With lots of fun activities to choose from, your little one will stay entertained no matter where you go. These toys are designed to work in all sorts of settings—restaurants, flights, or car rides—so you can feel at ease while they play. Many options fold up for easy storage and add convenience to your travel bag.
From classic favorites to a fun twist on modern activities, our collection includes interactive toys that encourage reading, letters practice, and fine motor skills. Whether they love to toss, shake, or brush up on their creative side, there’s something for every toddler. As an alternative to Melissa & Doug shop now for our amazing screen free play mats.
These travel play mats aren’t just for fun—they also spotlight learning through pieces that encourage problem-solving and attention to detail. So, whether you’re at home or on the go, you’ll always be ready with engaging toys that grow with your child. Share your favorite finds with friends, and don’t forget to post about your little one’s adventures!
Screen-Free Travel Toys for Toddlers: Engaging, Educational, and Fun on the Go
Traveling with toddlers can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you’re heading on a long-haul flight, a road trip, or a quick visit to a restaurant, keeping little ones entertained without screens is a priority for many parents. That’s why our travel play mats are designed to provide screen-free, engaging, and developmentally enriching play for toddlers.
Why Choose Screen-Free Toys for Travel
In today’s digital world, it can be tempting to rely on screens to keep kids occupied, especially while traveling. However, research shows that too much screen time can impact a child’s attention span, creativity, and social development. Our screen-free travel toys provide an engaging alternative, allowing children to explore, imagine, and learn through hands-on play.
The Benefits of Screen-Free Play:
• Encourages Creativity – Open-ended toys like playmats, sensory toys, and travel-friendly games inspire imaginative storytelling and problem-solving.
• Supports Development – Fine motor skills, cognitive thinking, and social-emotional growth are all enhanced through hands-on activities.
• Reduces Overstimulation – Screens can be overwhelming, while tactile, interactive toys allow for calmer, more focused playtime.
• Encourages Family Bonding – Without a screen acting as a barrier, parents and children can engage in meaningful conversations and interactive play.
That’s why we offer a curated selection of Montessori-inspired travel toys and playmats designed to make travel easier while keeping kids engaged and learning!
Our Best-Selling Travel Playmats: A Parent-Favorite for Screen-Free Fun
One of our most popular products is our handmade travel playmats, which offer a portable, lightweight, and mess-free solution for on-the-go entertainment. Unlike digital games, these playmats encourage creative storytelling, fine motor skill development, and sensory engagement.
Why Parents Love Our Travel Playmats:
• Portable and Foldable – Our playmats fold up easily, making them perfect for packing in a diaper bag, carry-on, or backpack.
• Mess-Free and Durable – Unlike traditional art supplies, our playmats don’t create a mess, making them ideal for airplanes, cars, and restaurants.
• Encourages Independent Play – Toddlers can engage with the playmat at their own pace, allowing parents a moment to relax while traveling.
• Perfect for All Ages – Whether you have an 18-month-old, a 2-year-old, or even a 5-year-old, our travel playmats grow with your child, offering fun for years.
With fun scenes and interactive elements, our playmats make screen-free play totally engaging!
Fun and Engaging Travel Toys for Toddlers
In addition to our best-selling playmats, we offer a variety of travel-friendly, screen-free toys that keep little ones entertained no matter where they go.
Sensory Toys for Travel
Sensory play is essential for child development, helping toddlers explore textures, shapes, and movement. Our sensory travel toys include:
• Soft fabric books – Lightweight and perfect for little hands, these books encourage early reading skills.
• Fidget-friendly toys – Designed to keep kids’ hands occupied while helping with focus and self-regulation.
• Magnetic play sets – These mess-free toys stick together, making them ideal for play in airplanes, restaurants, and cars.
Interactive Games for On-the-Go Fun
Simple, screen-free games can turn travel into an exciting adventure. We offer:
• Matching games – Great for little ones learning about shapes, colors, and patterns.
• Puzzle sets – Compact and designed to keep kids engaged while promoting problem-solving skills.
• Letter and number games – A fun way to practice letters, counting, and early learning while on the go.
These totally portable games make travel more enjoyable while giving kids a brain-boosting activity!
Creative Play for Every Adventure
One of the best ways to keep a toddler entertained is through open-ended creative play. Our travel-friendly toys include:
• Doodle boards – A classic favorite that lets kids draw and erase endlessly without the need for paper or crayons.
• Stickers and activity pads – Mess-free fun that keeps little hands busy.
• Play sets with movable pieces – Encouraging interactive storytelling and imaginative play.
These simple yet effective toys keep kids occupied and engaged without relying on screens!
Perfect for Any Travel Situation
Whether you’re heading on a vacation, eating at restaurants, or waiting at the airport, our travel toys are designed to fit seamlessly into any situation.
Airplane Toys
Flying with toddlers can be tricky, but our airplane-friendly travel toys make the journey easier. Compact and lightweight, they fit into your bag easily and provide hours of screen-free fun.
• Quiet, mess-free options – No loud noises or small parts, making them perfect for flights.
• Perfect size for tray tables – Our playmats and activity pads fit perfectly on an airplane tray.
• Interactive yet calming – Designed to keep toddlers engaged without overstimulating them.
Road Trip Toys
Long car rides require engaging activities that keep kids entertained without the need for screens. Our travel-friendlyroad trip toys help toddlers stay focused and happy, reducing boredom and fidgeting.
• Fidget-friendly sensory toys – Perfect for keeping little hands busy.
• Reusable activity pads – No need to bring lots of supplies—just start playing!
Restaurant Toys
Eating out with a toddler can sometimes be a challenge, but having the right toys on hand makes all the difference. Our restaurant-friendly toys include play mats and creative sets.
These simple yet effective toys make dining out easier and more enjoyable for both kids and parents!
