My family usually takes at least one road trip each year. A few weeks ago, we went on one, and I stocked up on new toys to keep the kids entertained in the car. I try to avoid screen time for as long as possible. Growing up, my mom did the same—and honestly, it was a highlight of the entire experience. Getting to play with something new felt special and unique to our trips, and it was so much better than spending time on my Nintendo. I reused some favorites from last year's trip, but here are the new toys I bought this time around—and my kids loved them! These picks are especially great for younger kids (ages 1–7).
Fidget Popper Sensory Baby Toys
Great for young toddlers or babies.
Buckle Toys Buster Square - Learning Activity Toy
My son loves fastening buckles by himself—he absolutely loves this toy.
Reusable Sticker Books for Kids
Comes with a few pages and reusable stickers.
Melissa & Doug Glitter Unicorn Sticker Activity Pad & Stamper Book
Love that they offer different themes. From unicorns to dinosaurs, there’s something for everyone.
Busy Board Toddler Travel Sensory Toys
This truly keeps kids of all ages busy. It does require assembly.
Paw Patrol Aqua Art
A classic that my kids couldn’t get enough of on our trip.
Melissa & Doug Flip to Win Travel Memory Game
This is fun and super easy to pack.
Wikki Stix
Great as an extra toy to have on hand. Super small and compact.
Skillmatics Foil Fun - Unicorns & Princesses
A sparkly, mess-free hit with my daughter.
Crayola Clicks Retractable Tip Marker Set for Kids
We love these because you don’t have to worry about caps dropping and getting lost.
Melissa & Doug Mini-Sketch Spiral-Bound Pad
If you have a kid who loves to draw, this is a must.
Skillmatics 3D Art Kit - Aqua Puffs Animals
Our new favorite—highly recommend!
Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! Reusable Water-Reveal Activity Pad
Super cute and fun for young girls.
Spot It! Animals
A classic and always a favorite.
Car Backseat Organizer
Lastly, I finally went for it this year and bought behind-the-seat organizers. It made my life so much easier because everything is neatly organized in front of you. And of course, it made the trip that much more special for the kids.
For more ideas, check out this article for 6 Activity Books To Keep Kids Busy!
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