Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Kids
Are you planning a long trip somewhere? By car? Train? Plane? Are your kids coming with you? Children can be demanding travel companions, so having a strategy of things to do before you embark can make all the difference.
Check out some of our solutions to this conundrum and make your next trip a peaceful one.
1- Busy Books from Hooray Heroes
These amazing inventions are a screen free way to keep your kids entertained just about anywhere. Also called Quiet Books, the appeal is not hard to see. We’d suggest the Quiet Busy Books at Hooray Heroes as they incorporate the development of fine motor skills with shape & color recognition, numbers, and more!
Handmade from combinations of felt, cotton fabrics, zippers, cords and buttons, these books provide numerous ways for your kiddo to interact with each and every page. You can even personalize them with your kiddo's name! But, the best part is that they have a variety that you can choose from including:
🐸 Froggy
🦁 Lion
Mia's Personalized Quiet Book - Bear On The Farm
Activity Book
Let little hands discover big things! This personalized quiet book with a cute bear on the cover introduces your kiddo to life on a farm while helping them practice fine motor skills like threading. Let their imagination run wild! This is the perfect book for when you need to keep your kiddo busy in a quiet environment. And, to make it even more special, we’ll include a whole alphabet of letters that you can use to personalize the book with your kiddo’s name! Only letters from the English alphabet are included. No special characters.…more
Leona's Personalized Quiet Book – Doll House
Activity Book
Let little hands discover big things! This personalized quiet book with ballet slippers on the cover introduces your kiddo to the world of storytelling. They’ll practice fine motor skills as they guide the doll through her day, help her get dressed, take a bath, and prepare a delicious meal. Let their imagination run wild! This is the perfect book for when you need to keep your kiddo busy in a quiet environment. And, to make it even more special, we’ll include a whole alphabet of letters that you can use to personalize the book with your kiddo’s name! Only letters from the English alphabet are included. No special characters.…more
Ellie's Personalized Quiet Book - Frog On The Farm
Activity Book
Let little hands discover big things! This personalized quiet book with a cute frog on the cover introduces your kiddo to life on a farm while helping them practice fine motor skills like threading. Let their imagination run wild! This is the perfect book for when you need to keep your kiddo busy in a quiet environment. And, to make it even more special, we’ll include a whole alphabet of letters that you can use to personalize the book with your kiddo’s name! Only letters from the English alphabet are included. No special characters.…more
2- Sensory Toys
Sometimes all kiddo needs is something to keep their little hands busy. If that’s your goal then one of these cute portable busy boards may be a good idea. This one has a number of different games or activities to choose from each of which improves a child’s dexterity and helps them learn.
3- The Magic of Magnets: Magnetic Puzzles
Magnetic toys can be a life saver for long car rides just because it is a little harder for the kids to lose pieces along the way (not impossible though)! Magnetic puzzles are perfect for kids who love putting things together, this pack also includes activities that can be done once the puzzle has been completed making it double the fun!
4- Magnetic Drawing Board
Another magnetic option is this cool drawing board, which comes with magnetic beads and a magnetic pen they can use to place the colorful magnet beads into the right spots to create an image! With a number of patterns also available, they can follow the plan or do their own thing!
5- Travel Games for Two
Do you need to entertain two munchkins at once? A magnetic travel game is just the thing to pass the time. This memory game includes a number of different game cards that can be alternated between and 25 flaps to flip up and down. The main board even has a scoreboard, so there will be no fighting over who won the most games!
6- A DIY Portable Lego Kit
Ok, this might just be one of the best DIY ideas we’ve ever seen. You only need a few things including a metal lunchbox, a large LEGO building plate, mounting tape and glue. Put them all together and your little builder will be able to create anytime, anywhere! Click the link below for detailed instructions on how to make this happen!
7- A Portable Play Set
Do you remember Polly Pocket? Of course, you do. This blast from the past is still the king (or queen?) of portable play sets. In the car, on the road, in the air, Polly Pocket toys are always a winner and are also available for boys. Just be sure to choose one with a theme/environment your child likes and leave them to create their own fun!
8- A DIY Activity Box
At the end of the day, no one knows your kids better than you do, so why not grab a large box for the back seat and fill it with things you know they’ll love? Throw in some books, their favorite snacks or go full bento box on them (but you could also just keep it simple), put in markers or crayons and new coloring books or a free printable activity pack! Easy peasy!
9- Free Printables for Kids
Need something to keep the kids away from those pesky screens during your next road trip? Feel free to browse through our selection of printable freebies created just for siblings, cousins, or best friends. Get the party started with our Adventure Jar for 2 or 3 kids, filled with fun, printable activity ideas for kids and you won’t want to miss out on our personalized posters with characters and designs taken straight from the book. Both of these are currently available for 2 or 3 children!
Not enough? Well alongside our personalized coloring books (for one or more children), you should also check out our other exciting options like our super cute (and very printable) wallpaper for your phone allowing you to carry them with you wherever you go.
BOOKS FOR BABIES, TODDLERS, AND KIDS
These ideas not floating your boat? Well, maybe you need a custom book or two to spice up your vacation! Hooray Heroes offers many other options that are sure to make perfect gifts for one or multiple children:
🧸 The Mini Heroes book series for kids aged 0-5 years
🐕🐈⬛A book for a child and their pet
🧭 An adventure book for little ones (for 2 or 3 children)
🤪 A fun-tastic book for four or five children
Your Two Kids are Home Alone
Best Home Alone Book for 2 Fun-Loving Kids
★ Fun reading time for children and parents alike. ★ Vibrant, hand-drawn illustrations & imaginative, easy-to-read stories. ★ Shipped in just 3 business days! The premise is simple: one day your kids wake up to find they have their home all to themselves. What happens next is up to you! Do they star in their own cooking show? Or host some A-list celebs? Maybe they’d set traps to protect the house… Choose from these stories and more as you create a 100% personalized book the whole family will want to read over and over!…more
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Lucy Rocks
Surprise your little superhero
★ Fully Personalized for Your Kiddo: This custom story is designed to highlight your child’s strengths and qualities. ★ 100% Human-Created Artwork: Every page is made by skilled artists. No AI shortcuts. ★ Made in the USA: Created in minutes, shipped in just 3 business days. Boost their confidence taking the best kiddo you know on an epic treasure hunt with every page revealing another way in which she rocks. You can customize your child's name, skin tone, eye color, hairstyle, and hair color. Printed on premium materials, this book is available in soft or hard cover. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR: 2 KIDS 3 KIDS…more
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The Dream Team for Three Kids
Perfect For Siblings, Cousins or Friends
★ Gift the Joy of Sibling Bond: Follow your 3 rascals through 10 enchanting worlds. ★ Made to Last: Printed in the USA with quality ink and paper.…more
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