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Sky-High Sanity: Mom Approved Toys to Keep Kids Busy During Airplane Flights

Updated: Jun 25

Here are some recommended Amazon purchases before your next road trip or airline flight with young kids. These are some great ways to keep them busy without engaging too much screen time. This list is updated regularly with new items.


Fidget Sensory Toys


This Sensory Fidget Puzzle offers a quiet and engaging activity for kids during long flights. With its 28 interlocking cubes boasting various textures and vibrant colors, it provides a stimulating yet calming experience, keeping children entertained and focused while ensuring a peaceful journey for fellow passengers. Ideal for alleviating restlessness and promoting relaxation during travel.




Reusable Sticker Book


A Reusable Sticker Book is an ideal travel companion for kids on airplanes. With its waterproof and reusable stickers, children can create endless scenes on the durable pages, fostering creativity and imagination while minimizing mess. Its compact size and quiet entertainment make it perfect for keeping kids engaged during flights, providing hours of fun without disturbing fellow passengers.





Liquid Motion Bubbler


This Liquid Motion Bubbler provides mesmerizing visual stimulation for kids during travel, captivating their attention and promoting relaxation. Its portable design makes it easy to carry in a backpack or travel bag, offering a calming sensory experience on planes, trains, or car rides. Perfect for helping children unwind and stay entertained while on the go.



Suction Cup Window Spinner Toy


These Suction Cup Spinner Toys are perfect for flying on an airplane when your child is in the window seat! They are easily packable and will keep your child quietly entertained during flights.







Anti-Roll Triangular Crayons


These triangular crayons from Crayola are designed to prevent rolling, making them ideal for young travelers on airplanes where space is limited. Their unique shape also promotes proper grip, helping children maintain control and reducing fatigue during long flights. With vibrant colors and a sturdy box, they provide entertainment and creativity while keeping kids engaged and calm during air travel.



Buster Square Buckle Toy

Kids Airplane and Road Trip Toys and Activities

Whether your child is exploring the different textures, mastering the art of buckling, or simply enjoying the sensory stimulation, Buster the buckle toy provides entertainment without the need for screens or batteries. Plus, its compact size makes it the perfect travel companion, fitting snugly into carry-on bags or backpacks.




Magnetic Travel Tins

Kids Airplane and Road Trip Toys and Activities

With its portable design and endless possibilities, these magnetic playsets are a must-have companion for every young explorer. They come in a convenient tin to keep all the magnetics in one place.

Kids Airplane and Road Trip Toys and Activities






LCD Writing Tablet, 10 inch

Kids Airplane and Road Trip Toys and Activities

The KOKODI Colorful LCD Writing Tablet is the ultimate travel companion for both road trips and plane rides, offering endless entertainment for kids. With its lightweight and compact design, it's perfect for on-the-go adventures.





Magnetic Blocks


These magnetic blocks are an excellent choice for airplane entertainment due to their compact size and endless creative possibilities. Their magnetic design allows for easy assembly and reconfiguration, keeping toddlers engaged and focused during flights, while also promoting fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Plus, the noise-free play ensures a peaceful journey for both little ones and fellow passengers alike.



Scratch Art Activity Books

Kids Airplane and Road Trip Toys and Activities

The Melissa & Doug Patrol Scratch Art Pad 3-Pack features three vibrant and engaging scratch art pads with fun Paw Patrol designs, this set sparks imagination and keeps little ones engaged for hours on end. The compact size of the pads makes them perfect for travel, easily fitting into backpacks or carry-on luggage.





Kids Vacation Journal

Kids Airplane and Road Trip Toys and Activities

The "My First Travel Book" is a delightful companion for young explorers on road trips, plane rides, and for the duration of your vacation. The journal includes question prompts for young readers and writers!







Water Wow Books

Kids Airplane and Road Trip Toys and Activities

The Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Reusable Coloring Books are perfect for entertaining kids during road trips and plane rides. With their mess-free water-reveal pages and refillable water pen, these books offer endless creative fun without any hassle, making them a must-have travel essential for parents on the go.




Animal Habitats Sticker Book

Kids Airplane and Road Trip Toys and Activities

The CUPKIN Animal Habitats Around the World Reusable Sticker Activity Book is a fantastic travel companion for kids on road trips and plane rides. With its vibrant scenes and reusable stickers, children can explore different animal habitats while engaging their imagination and creativity, making it an educational and entertaining way to pass the time during travel adventures.



Toddler Busy Board Book

Kids Airplane and Road Trip Toys and Activities

The Busy Board for Toddlers is the ultimate sensory activity to keep little ones engaged and entertained. With its variety of interactive elements like buttons, zippers, and buckles, it promotes fine motor skills and cognitive development while providing hours of hands-on fun. Compact and portable, it's the perfect travel companion for families on the go, ensuring a happy and peaceful journey for both kids and parents alike.





Elmo's On the Go Letters

Kids Airplane and Road Trip Toys and Activities

The Sesame Street Elmo's On the Go Letters is a fantastic educational toy for kids on the move. With its portable carrying case and colorful alphabet letters, children can learn letters, words, and spelling while having fun during road trips and travels. Compact and convenient, it's a must-have companion for young learners everywhere.




Star Wars Character Encyclopedia


For the young Star Wars fans, The Star Wars Character Encyclopedia is sure to keep your kids entertained for hours, learning about their favorite characters. Filled with detailed descriptions and images of characters from the beloved saga, this book provides endless entertainment as children immerse themselves in the vast universe of Star Wars. With fascinating facts and trivia about their favorite characters, it's sure to captivate and delight readers for hours on end, making it the perfect companion for both road trips and quiet evenings at home.






"Would You Rather?" Book


Filled with hilarious Would You Rather? questions, this book is sure to keep children entertained during car and airplane trips. This is especially perfect for young readers.









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