We've asked our staff to pick their favourite items for travelling with kids this summer. Whether you are going on a big vacation, driving to a cottage or simply touring around the city, these items will make your journey a little more FUN!
AYA:
Central Park Blanket by Skip Hop $54.99
This is a blanket and a cooler bag. The blanket and bag can be carried as one; the cooler bag can be detached and carried as a shoulder bag or backpack. The blanket can also be used as a seat. Picnic anywhere, anytime!
LONNI:
Sleep Sheep on the Go by Cloud B $33.99
This adorable travel companion brings its comforting sleep sounds with you wherever you go. It has four soothing sounds to help your child sleep easier and with its convenient size (8"tall) it fits easily in a diaper bag or luggage. On the Go Sleep Sheep is especially helpful in calming children to sleep in an unfamiliar setting. Ages 0+
KATE:
Seven Game Beach Bag Combo by Franklin $39.99
Includes 9-inch Flying Disc, Horseshoes, Waterball, Flip Toss, Water Football, Throw 'n' Stick, and Target Toss. It stores in a single beach bag and comes with a mini water bottle for hydration! Ages 6+
CLAIRE:
Baby Sun Care Stick by Substance $11.99
This chemical -free sun care stick keeps delicate skin protected by creating a natural physical barrier to protect against the elements. Made from all natural ingredients this is a must have in your bag wherever you go. Available in a crème as well! Ages 6 months +
AMANDA:
Professor Noggin's Card Games $12.99 - $14.99
A series of educational card games to encourage kids to learn interesting facts about their favourite subjects. Each of the thirty different games combines trivia, true or false and multiple choice questions. Great for the car, train, plane or cottage. Ages 7+
CHARLINE:
Skip Hop Luggage $45.99
Stow your favourite items when you go on vacation with these adorable bags! Comes equipped with a pull along handle, strap to carry on your back, two spacious pockets/compartments for clothes, toys, all your important necessities! Ages 3+
JOANNE:
Perplexus Game $24.99
A bendy, trendy can't put it down challenge maze game. Only one piece so very easy to transport. You will be amazed! Original ages 6+. Also available in Rookie 4+ and Epic 9+
SEANN:
Douglas Cuddle Plush Beaver Buddy $9.99
Every kid needs a travel companion with whom to share the exotic sights of the road, and this beaver en repose is a great listener (and patriotic too!). Start a photo series of your Beaver Buddy with travel landmarks to get kids interested in photography! Ages 18 months +
REMY:
Scrunch Buckets by Kidoozie $9.99
This is a light pliable silicone bucket. You can fold it, bend it, scrunch it! Easy to travel with and great for the sand or snow!
COLLEEN:
My Carry Potty $34.99
Can be an in house or on the go (no pun intended) item. Your child can use the same potty everywhere and be more comfortable with it.
JUDY:
Raffi CD's and Sharon,Lois & Bram CD's $11.99-$15.99
When my kids were young we loved listening to this music when we were travelling in our van! This music will have them singing all the way to
the cottage!
KATIE:
Djeco Art Kits various prices
Beautiful art kits in a reusable box. They provide young artists with everything they need to create incredible masterpieces. Available in different sizes, formats and age ranges starting from 3+
LORI:
Klutz Triptivities $12.99
This is a great book filled with 120 pages of games, puzzles, dot-to-dots, doodles and more. There is something to keep even the most reluctant traveller occupied. Our family favourite is Alphabet Scavenger! Ages 8+
NATALIE:
Boo Boo Goo $11.99
Never a chemical, never a worry. Perfect for your purse. Great for any emergency on the go!
