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September 14, 2019 / Travel Gear

Family Travel Gifts

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It’s hard to believe but the holidays will be here before we know it. If you have friends who travel as a family, we’ve compiled a great list of gifts that they won’t only enjoy but will be useful in their travels.

Page Contents

  • Sleep Easy While You Travel
  • Games On The Go
  • No Electronics Fun
  • Say No To Germs
  • Headphones for Kids
  • Get Creative & Boogie
  • Find It On The Map
  • Shine The Way
  • Building Time
  • Comfy Accommodations

Sleep Easy While You Travel

First up on our list is a product that I think is absolute genius. How many times have you been traveling and you spend an hour (or more) trying to get the baby/toddler to bed? It is almost an impossible feat when everyone is staying in one room. Or how about this-you finally get the baby to sleep and 2 hours later once you finally close your eyes the baby wakes to peek out the side of the pack and play to realize you are in the same room as them. Oy Vey! Enter the solution-Slumberpod.

slumberpod-a pod to put over a pack and play to provide the baby with better sleep
Picture courtesy of Slumberpod

Slumberpod is a portable pod/tent that can be set up around your baby’s pack-n-play or portable bed. It provides a safe, private, and cozy sleeping space for your baby. The product weighs 5 pounds (which includes the travel bag) which makes it a great option for traveling families.

I must admit I don’t have one because it’s a fairly new product and my youngest is too old to use it. However, it is at the top of my list because I think it is an essential family travel gift for families with children under the age of 2. You can purchase the Slumberpod here.

Games On The Go

One of the most challenging things for parents planning a trip is figuring out what to bring to keep the children entertained while traveling. I believe travel games are a great way to keep little hands and minds busy while on the go.

Connect four and kanoodle

Growing up, connect four was one of our favorite travel games and it has become one for my family as well. While Connect Four was our favorite, Hasbro has several childhood favorites that are provided in the Grab & Go (travel) option. These are Battleship, Monopoly, Clue, and Trouble. Another great time-consuming game that is more suited for an individual to play is Kanoodle. Kanoodle is a brain teaser game using colorful connected beads.

Travel games not only provide a great activity for kids to do in the car or on a plane but they also provide a lot of great family time fun. In this day and age we are so consumed by electronics that sometimes it is nice to just spend time together laughing over a good game.

No Electronics Fun

In addition to the travel games, activity books are another great option to pass time on a trip. Some books that my children love to do and are great for practicing numbers are the Paint By Stickers Kids books. They have a variety of options to choose from like zoo animals, unicorns & magic, under the sea, and Christmas.

paint by sticker book

Another favorite around my house is anything Melissa & Doug. One of my kids’ favorites is definitely the Water Wow books. These books come with a little paintbrush pen that you simply fill with water. Then when the child rubs the notebook with the pen it makes the color appear (with no mess πŸ™‚ There are a variety of options to choose from but some packs that look fun are fairy tale, make-up, and animals pack, vehicles, animals, and safari, or if you are looking for a 6 pack you can purchase the alphabet, number, safari, vehicle, animal, and under the sea pack.

Melissa & Doug Magic Color, Water Wow!, Scratch Art
Great gift to keep little hands busy.

Melissa and Doug also have other on the go options. They have magic color which is a great mess-free way to color. Some of the magic color choices are farm animals (pictured above), princess, and a combo pack. They also have the scratch art books. Using a wooden stylus the child reveals the colors under the picture by scratching the matte surface. I just purchased these for our next overseas trip πŸ™‚ Some of the scratch art choices are safari, animal families, and the combo pack. For children who are a little older the Melissa and Doug secret decoder books will be a good option. We love Melissa and Doug products. The quality and fun are definitely there!

Say No To Germs

Can I tell you one of my biggest pet peeves of family road trips? Stopping to potty. Now I must tell you I am not a germaphobe, but one thing that drives me crazy is using public restrooms with children. No matter how hard you try to cover the seat with toilet paper or try to keep their undergarments’ from touching the toilet seat, it is bound to happen. Enter the next item on our list of great family travel gifts-disposable toilet seat covers.

toilet seat covers & pouch they come in

Most brands provide full coverage for not only the top of the toilet seat but down the sides and the front of the toilet as well. Some brands even package them individually-which is a nice perk! There are a variety of prints to choose from-cars, Santa bear/kangaroo, owls, and stars. **Note: These are made by different companies so read the descriptions to find the best fit for your family.

**EDIT TO ADD: We have been using these on our last couple of trips and I cannot say enough about how much I love them. The Santa bear/kangaroo pack I purchased is so convenient. They come individually wrapped so you can put them in your purse. I will not travel without them anymore! (unless I forget them of course πŸ™‚

Headphones for Kids

Next on our list of great family travel gifts are Cozyphones. Cozyphones are by far one of our travel accessories that we never leave home without. Cozyphones are a soft headband shaped headphone created for children and adults alike. The headphones come in many adorable prints including Paw Patrol characters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and unicorns. Cozyphones also come in adult options such as active Cozyphones and sleep Cozyphones. We have not tried the adult version yet but we are pretty sure we would enjoy them as much as our kids do. To learn more about Cozyphones be sure to check out our detailed article on them here.

cozyphones on a child

Get Creative & Boogie

My children love to draw but I’m not about to load up crayons and markers to take on a trip. The Boogie Board is a great solution to this problem. This LCD writing tablet allows your child to draw, doodle, and erase without the mess. The Boogie Board we own and pictured below is the 8.5 inch version. We also purchased the Neoprene sleeve which is a great way to keep up with the pen and protect your board. The Boogie board brand also sells a version with a color LCD called Boogie Board Scribble and Play Color LCD Writing Screen.

pink Boogie Board & Neoprene case

Find It On The Map

Traveling around the world with your children provides a great opportunity to practice your geography skills. The only problem? A globe isn’t going to fit in your bag and a paper map is likely to not last long. The solution is in our next family travel gift-the scrunch map. Water and tear-resistant this map is a great way to encourage your child’s interest in geography as you travel. It scrunches up to fit in a carry case that comes with the map, and flattens out when you are ready to use it. You can purchase either the world scrunch map or the United States scrunch map. Even better purchase both!

scrunch map with pouch

Shine The Way

The next gift on our list for family travel gifts can be used at home or on the go. A headlamp is a great gift for a child or adult that loves to travel. It can be used while hiking, camping, or for a variety of other activities. There are several headlamps to choose from with different features. The MOICO headlamp uses 8 LED lights with various settings and it is also waterproof. It also has a backlight which is great if you also want to use it on bike rides. If you prefer a two-pack of headlamps Foxelli might be a great choice. Also waterproof and lightweight the Foxelli also has a variety of red and white light modes.

Building Time

The next gift is something my house is full of but I still buy for trips-LEGOS. Small lego kits are a great way to entertain kids and engage their minds at the same time. I typically look for sets under 100 pieces to keep the pieces manageable. Some kit this size are Kayak Adventure, Spiderman Car Chase, Emma’s Mobile Vet Clinic, and Construction Loader. A great way to keep up with all the little pieces is with the Lego Cinch Bucket. You could put your individual packages down into the sack and it also provides a place for your child to put their finished product.

lego sets good for traveling

Comfy Accommodations

As a family of five we often find that many accommodations are made for a family of four. Enter the last but not least item on our list of family travel gifts, the Hiccapop toddler travel bed. Having a travel bed can allow your family to stay in one hotel room and everyone still sleep comfortably. The Hiccapop portable lightweight toddler travel bed can be purchased with 2 bumpers located on the sides. It also comes with a pump and XL travel bag. It weighs 8 pounds so it is easy to toss in your suitcase for your next trip.

Buying holiday gifts that are useful for people is always a goal of mine. I hope this list of family travel gifts provides you some helpful suggestions for the travel families in your life. If you enjoyed this article please pin it to refer to later or share with others. Stay Peachy!

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  1. Jay says

    September 26, 2019 at 6:06 am

    Great read. My cousin and his wife just had a baby and I had no idea what to get them for Christmas. Enter, Slumberpod. Heck, I want one! lol.

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 6:54 am

      Jay,
      Thanks so much! I’m happy this was helpful for you. Yes, I think the Slumberpod would be a great gift for your cousin and wife. As for wanting one for yourself-I agree! πŸ™‚ Happy travels!

      Reply
  2. Jordan says

    September 26, 2019 at 8:19 am

    What a clever post idea. I love all these items, and especially the scrunch map. Although I travel solo, I kind of want that for myself now!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 1:12 pm

      Jordan,
      Thanks so much! Yes the scrunch map is fantastic. It’s amazing how small it can fold up πŸ™‚ You should definitely get one-or two (the world & USA πŸ™‚ Happy travels!

      Reply
  3. Pam says

    September 26, 2019 at 9:12 am

    Very good ideas! When the kids were little I was always looking for fun things to keep them occupied while we were driving or flying somewhere.

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you! Yes it’s nice to keep them occupied-makes the trip go so much faster πŸ™‚ Stay peachy!

      Reply
  4. Susan Whitehead says

    September 26, 2019 at 10:08 am

    We are big fans of the Water Wow books! I recently bought a tablet like the one you mentioned and use it to keep our youngest quiet while in church. I think it will be very handy on travel days, too!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      Yes, we love the water wow books. I feel like you can never have enough of them πŸ™‚ What a great idea to use it during church. I remember drawing on the bulletin when I was a little girl :). Stay peachy!

      Reply
  5. Eva says

    September 26, 2019 at 10:09 am

    Man, I need those toilet seat covers; so cool! Loved the kids maps and everything I’ve ever seen by Melissa and Doug. Thank you for this list; soooo helpful!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      Eva,
      Right! My favorite is that the toilet seats cover the front and the sides of the toilet as well. I’m happy the list was helpful! Happy travels πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. kmf says

    September 26, 2019 at 11:16 am

    These are awesome gift ideas for traveling families!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      Thanks so much! Happy travels!

      Reply
  7. Vessy Smith says

    September 26, 2019 at 11:28 am

    Great ideas for traveling with kids! I LOVE the scrunch map so much! I am definitely going to get one of those! Thanks so much for sharing ! πŸ™‚

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      Vessy,
      Thanks so much and your welcome. I hope you enjoy the scrunch map as much as we do! Happy travels!

      Reply
  8. Leeanne Miller says

    September 26, 2019 at 11:32 am

    All these ideas are great but I especially love the scrunch map. It’s a great map to travel with.

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      Leeanne,
      Thanks so much! The scrunch map is such a great resource and gift. It is amazing how small you can make it. Thanks for stopping by. Happy travels!

      Reply
  9. Lisa Manderino says

    September 26, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    These are all great ideas! My kids would love the different activity gifts.

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      Lisa,
      Thanks so much! The activity gifts are some of my kids’ favorites as well. Happy travels!

      Reply
  10. Shirley says

    September 26, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    I love all of these ideas, especially the slumber pod. Genius!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      Shirley,
      Thanks so much. I love the slumber pod as well! Happy travels!

      Reply
  11. Laura Speer says

    September 26, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    Great ideas! Some are good even if your not going on a trip! Great Christmas present ideas.

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Laura,
      Thanks so much! I appreciate your kind comments. Stay peachy!

      Reply
  12. Arianny Rodriguez says

    September 26, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Wow that slumberpod is a game changer!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      September 26, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      Arianny,
      I agree. What an amazing invention-wish I had thought of it πŸ™‚ Stay peachy!

      Reply
  13. Tricia Snow says

    September 26, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    What a great list! {erfect for any family traveling! Thanks!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      October 12, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      Tricia,
      Thanks so much! Happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  14. Lori Nielsen says

    September 26, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    I love the map! Maps have always fascinated me. These are great ideas!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      October 9, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      Yes! It is really great. I love the material it is made of.

      Reply
  15. jen says

    September 26, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    Some fun ideas for young families!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      October 9, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      Thank you! Happy travels!

      Reply
  16. Missy says

    September 27, 2019 at 9:55 am

    Do they make the slumberpod for adults? It is would awesome!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      October 9, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      Right?! I wish πŸ™‚

      Reply
  17. Hera says

    September 28, 2019 at 10:07 am

    We don’t have kiddos but appreciate tips for our friends & family that do!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      October 12, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      Hera,
      Happy it was helpful! Happy shopping πŸ™‚

      Reply
  18. Keagan says

    September 28, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Wow this list is awesome. Can’t wait to get some of this stuff!!!

    Reply
    • Peachy Keenes says

      October 9, 2019 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  19. Michele says

    September 30, 2019 at 10:09 am

    Great gifts for travelers and traveling families!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      October 9, 2019 at 2:24 pm

      Thank you! Happy travels!

      Reply
  20. Eva says

    November 4, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    These are neat ideas, but hands down my favorite is the disposable toilet seat covers. I need to get some of those.

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:46 pm

      Eva,
      I cannot say enough good things about those toilet seat covers. I don’t know if I will ever travel without them again. They are fantastic!

      Reply
  21. Kristen Usrey says

    November 4, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    You provided a lot of really great items to take with you or for gifts for those who like to travel and have little ones.

    Reply
    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:48 pm

      Kristen,
      Thanks so much! I’m happy you found the list useful! Happy travels!

      Reply
  22. Tracy says

    November 4, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    Great recommendations. one of our favorite travel items is a inflatable toddler bed!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks so much! Yes we ended up buying one and we just used it on our last trip-fantastic! Happy travels!

      Reply
  23. Liza Brackbill says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:01 pm

    That slumber pod is something else hahaha! Love it!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Liza,
      Right?! I thought the same thing. I just wished it would have been around when my kids were little πŸ™‚

      Reply
  24. Kendra says

    November 4, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    Great list! I love the games and activities. And those cozy phones are so cute!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      Kendra,
      Thanks so much! Yes games and activities are always a great way to keep kids entertained while traveling. Stay Peachy!

      Reply
  25. Tiffany says

    November 4, 2019 at 10:54 pm

    That scrunch map – that looks so much fun! Great idea for road trips!

    Reply
    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Tiffany,
      Thank you! The scrunch map is so great. You should see how small it folds up. We love it!

      Reply
  26. Tricia Snow says

    November 4, 2019 at 11:47 pm

    What a great list for travelers! I love these ideas as a new grandmother!

    Reply
    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      Tricia,
      Thanks so much! Congrats on being a new grandmother!

      Reply
  27. Natalie says

    November 5, 2019 at 9:45 am

    That baby sleeping pod is so cool!

    Reply
    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      Right?! I thought so as well πŸ™‚ Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  28. Jennifer Morrison says

    November 5, 2019 at 10:24 am

    Great ideas!!! I don’t think I previously knew of the Melissa and Doug books, but I love everything they put out. I drive 3 hours with my granddaughter every other weekend, and I think she would love these!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      Jennifer,
      Thanks so much! I agree with you, we love everything Melissa and Doug πŸ™‚ You should definitely check out their travel books for your granddaughter. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  29. Malia says

    November 5, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    Ooh, I hadn’t heard of Kanoodle before! It reminds me of Mastermind (which I used to love). Thanks for this great gift idea!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 6, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Yes Kanoodle is a great game to keep the mind and hands busy. Your welcome. Happy shopping! ❀️

      Reply
  30. Lisa says

    November 5, 2019 at 6:08 pm

    These gifts are fabulous! Everyone needs a headlamp!!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 6, 2019 at 10:55 am

      Thank you! I agree about the headlamp. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  31. Windsofjane says

    November 5, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    Great tips! I have the same pet peeve as you – I don’t like using public washroom during roadtrips or when travelling. I’m germophobe πŸ™‚

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 6, 2019 at 10:55 am

      You should definitely check out the toilet covers. I’ve been using them as well-so great!

      Reply
  32. Brianna says

    November 5, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    These are really great ideas for traveling families. I especially like the activities that are hands on. Great post!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 6, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Thanks so much! Yes, the hands on activities are great for keeping littles busy. Happy travels!

      Reply
  33. Lisa says

    November 5, 2019 at 10:24 pm

    The boogie boards are a great idea! We love water books. I love the slumber pod…it looks amazing!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 6, 2019 at 10:53 am

      Thank you! Yes the water wow books are so great! I agree that the slumber pod looks amazing!

      Reply
  34. Christina Furnival says

    November 6, 2019 at 10:29 am

    We have Cozy Phones and Water Wow books and love them both! That sleeping pod sounds amazing!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 6, 2019 at 10:52 am

      Thanks for stopping by. Yes I would have loved that sleeping pod when I had littles πŸ˜€

      Reply
  35. Dena says

    November 6, 2019 at 11:28 am

    So many great gift suggestions! I’ve never heard of scrunch maps but my boys would LOVE these! And I wouldn’t have to worry about them destroying it πŸ˜…. Ha! Great post!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:34 pm

      Dena,
      Thanks so much! Yes the scrunch maps are fantastic! Happy travels & non-ripped maps πŸ™‚

      Reply
  36. Tara says

    November 6, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    Great gift ideas! I especially like the Melissa & Dough travel pads.

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:34 pm

      Tara,
      Thanks so much! We really love the Melissa & Doug activity pads. They definitely keep the kids entertained πŸ™‚

      Reply
  37. Haley Kelley says

    November 9, 2019 at 11:31 pm

    These look like great ideas! Finding gifts can be challenging at times!

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks so much! I agree. Finding gifts can definitely be tricky sometimes! Stay Peachy!

      Reply
  38. Cindy says

    November 10, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    These are great products to use, when traveling with kids! What wonderful gifts these items will make.

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    • Peachy Keenes says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks so much! We really enjoy using them when we travel. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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