Best Travel Toys for Busy Kids
Tired of hearing “Are we there yet?” So Handmade’s travel play mats and toddler toys are here to save the day! Designed for long car rides, plane trips, hotel stays, or even the playroom, our compact, mess-free toys keep little hands busy and minds engaged—no screens needed.
Made from soft, durable fabric, our foldable play mats fit perfectly in car seats, strollers, carry-ons, and diaper bags. With built-in roads, sensory features, and attachable spots for small toys or art supplies, they’re ideal for imaginative play and developmental growth.
From airplane toys that sit perfectly on a tray table to train toys for 2 year olds, our collection promotes hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and problem-solving—making them the best travel toys for toddlers. Whether you’re flying long haul or heading out on a weekend road trip, these portable toys are a game changer for families.
Explore our curated selection of toddler travel toys, including our popular alphabet play mat and sensory sets. They’re the perfect gift for on-the-go families, offering hours of creative fun and learning wherever the journey takes you.
Toys for Traveling Should:
Promote fine motor skills through exploration
Our Travel toys are designed to encourage hands-on interaction, helping children develop fine motor 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.
Montessori Toys for Travel
Traveling with a little one can be a stressful experience. Especially trying to keep a squirmy toddler buckled into a seat on a long flight or road trip. Going away on vacation of visiting family should be a joy but sometimes the preparation and stress of getting ready for the trip seems to zap all of the anticipation of a great time away.
Having the right toys and other engaging activities for them to do on their tray table, in their laps is the best way to prepare for a fun and exciting trip away. A Montessori play mat is perfect to bring traveling as they are ‘open ended’ they can perform a multitude of foundations for stories, games and imaginative play.
Check out my collection of Screen Free Toddler Toys for busy kids on the go!
For example a dinosaur play mat could be the base for a brave triceratops to battle the formidable tyrannosaurus. Then the next time it is taken out it could provide the backdrop for a name all the different dino game.
They can also help to promote fine motor skills on the go and help the little one start to learn to read like my Alphabet Learning Toy
Enjoy my giant coloring page at home or its great for parties and events!
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.
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For the best toddler toys to keep them happy the entertained when flying long haul or on any long journey look no further than So handmade! These travel toys for toddlers are the perfect toys for keeping little ones busy whilst also developing fine motor skills. Whether your youngster is into trains, cars or cute mushrooms we have got a play mat for you! So much fun on the Go!
Discover the perfect play mat for your little traveler in our travel play mats collection! Available in multiple sizes, each mat is designed to keep kids entertained on the go. From a fun road design to convenient storage features, our play mats are crafted with creativity and functionality in mind. Whether you’re looking for play mats for babies or versatile options for toddlers, these mats provide a soft and engaging space for play. Check out an honest review from happy parents and find the ideal mat to keep your child entertained and learning wherever your adventures take you!
Our car carpet toy and kids play mat collection offers endless imaginative play, making every adventure both fun and safe. Place them on soft kids rugs to create the perfect surface for exploration and creative play in the kids room.
Keep your little ones entertained on the go with our travel play mat, the perfect companion for family adventures! Designed with toddlers in mind, this compact and portable foam road play mat features a detailed road map play mat layout, complete with winding roads, a parking lot, and interactive spaces for imaginative play. Whether your child loves zooming around with their favorite cars or enjoying a truck play mat experience, this versatile mat encourages creativity and keeps them engaged, making it a must-have for travel or at-home fun.
Our car play mat is perfect for taking in the car or out and about. You can also expect fast delivery to get it in time for your next trip.
Shop our store selection of the best play mats now! Like our car play mat and our Construction Play Mat
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Going on a trip soon? Check out my Toddler Travel Tips and 10 Must Have Travel Play Mats Blog posts here.
Extra Large Cars Play Mat
This fun montessori play mat has roads, train tracks and even pockets for all your favorite toy vehicles!
Toddler Travel Tips
Check out my toddler travel tips for a smooth and stress free trip!
Educational Play Mats
Take these portable baby mat out and about. Great for a travel baby play mat or baby travel gym. The travel baby mat is just what you need for traveling. The water resistant
baby play mat has a cart price and is frequently bought for families on the go.
Welcome to our travel play mats collection, where every toy car rug and car rug toy is designed to spark creativity and fun! Perfect for little racers, our Hot Wheels mat and play rug roads offer endless adventures. Made with durable road matting, each street playmatprovides an interactive space for kids’ toy cars to zoom and explore. Our toy car track mat is not only entertaining but also stain resistant for easy cleanup. Packaged in its original packaging, each rug is a thoughtful gift for children and a helpful addition to playtime, whether at home or on the go.
Make tummy time more enjoyable with a wipe-clean play mat that’s perfect for both at home and on the go. Designed for babies at every developmental level, this lightweight, folded mat can easily be stored in the house, attached to a stroller, or placed on the floor for easy access. Whether your little one is laying down, sitting up, or starting to explore, this mat provides a safe and comfortable space for early learning and play.
For added convenience, this mat features a wipe-clean surface that’s easy to maintain in seconds, making it a hassle-free addition to your daily routine. With multiple options in stock, you can order now and ensure your baby has the perfect spot for tummy time, play, and relaxation. Plus, with its one-side design, it’s easy to flip over for a fresh, clean surface anytime!
