Comments on: Fantastic Travel Games for Kids

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 17:25:08 +0000

In reply to Katerina. That's great!

By: Katerina

Katerina — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:23:27 +0000

My twins are 5 ans they're already rocking the Spirograph - which makes me ridiculously happy for some reason. Thanks for these recommendations, we love playing games here too!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 02:45:42 +0000

In reply to Jen. Oh please do tell. We will be making a very similar trip length wise. We will be traveling with a four year old and her first time!

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:06:33 +0000

In reply to Jen. Ha! I would definitely resort to screen time (and alcohol) if I was on a 26 hour plane trip!

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 04:15:11 +0000

Chuckling at the Northern Hemisphere idea of long trips! Our annual jaunts to visit family in Europe require a 26 hour plane trip followed by 6 hours in a train. We use books, toys, games, treats, craft activities, alcohol (for the parents!) and lots of screens!

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Fri, 23 May 2014 22:07:15 +0000

In reply to Catherine. That is quite the feat, Catherine! My kids have always been much easier in car rides than airplane rides but since we don't have a car we don't do it very often.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Fri, 23 May 2014 22:05:52 +0000

In reply to Jen. I think that's a great way to break it up, Jen! Keeps things interesting, and helps them stay engaged. The longer the trip, the more variety is needed, for sure.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 23 May 2014 21:55:41 +0000

We drove from Michigan to southern California last summer - 13 days and almost 3500 miles (side trips along the way) and no electronics. We had a great time, but I did forego any leg room because of the activity bag I had for the kids. They were both 4 at the time; in 2 months we will be making the return journey and I'm trying to think of some fresh ideas. The kids still can't read, but they do spend a lot of time looking at books - I pick up lots of used paperback picture books at the used book store/library store - I like them because they are so thin, and it is ok if they get a bit mangled along the way. We also rely on magnetic toys, doodle pads and solitaire type games - Smart Games makes a few that we like. I'm going to try rush hour though. One of our biggest problems is the stuff that falls on the floor... Because of the stopovers, we also had some hotel specific activities, such as sticker mosaics.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 23 May 2014 21:38:32 +0000

In reply to Christy. No need for judgement, you said it yourself, keeps you sane! My son is too young for some of those games and books can only keep his attention so long on a 6 hour flight. We use short iPad shows in between books and snacks. I find when traveling can be stressful, this is great for everyone.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Sat, 17 May 2014 09:50:02 +0000

In reply to Bronwyn Joy @ Journeys Of The Fabulist. It's all about the flight map!! :)