10 of the Best Travel Toys to Occupy Your Toddler on the Move!

Buckle up and get ready to make travelling with your little one a stress-free experience with our roundup of our top 10 travel toys.

Whether you're jetting off on a family holiday or embarking on a UK road trip, keeping your toddler entertained on the move is essential for a smooth journey.

In this blog, we've handpicked a selection of the best travel toys guaranteed to keep little ones entertained.

Say goodbye to restless hours and hello to hassle-free travels as we discuss the best toys to keep your toddler occupied on the move.

In today's world, it's easy to let our children spend extra time glued to a kid's tablet, especially during a long flight with the prospect of a cranky toddler.

However, it's essential to balance screen time with other activities.

Bringing along small screen-free travel toys and activities is a good idea for several reasons. Not only do they provide a break from screen stimulation, but they also encourage active engagement and enhance that sense of being on a family adventure.

So, while screens have their place, packing some screen-free fun ensures everyone stays happy and entertained on the journey!

Our carefully thought-out list includes some top travel toys like sticker books, lift-the-flap books, pocket-sized tractors, and card games.

Plus, some brilliant free printables from Freddie's Zones – all you need to do is make sure you have some pencils and pens.

Suitable for ages: 3 years

During our family holidays, the Farmyard Donkey Card Game became an instant hit with my children when they were younger. Both the kids and us adults had a great time with this classic matching card game.

And the best part? It's small enough to toss in your handbag! Trust me, it's worth every penny for the endless giggles and good times it brings.

Suitable for ages: 2 years

Perfect for your next flight or car journey! This gem never fails to be a huge hit, even with youngest tot.

Sure, most of the stickers might end up anywhere, but who cares as long as they're entertained!

Any toddler who loves the farm, farm animals, tractors, and all things countryside will absolutely adore this sticker book. It's a guaranteed winner for keeping little ones engaged and happy on the go!

Suitable for ages: 3 years

The Tractor Ted Diggers Magic Painting Book guarantees fun for long journeys – all that's needed is a little water.

It includes 4 pages of Digger fun; simply use the water pen to reveal the hidden colours. And the best part is it's reusable, so the fun continues on the way home, too!

Suitable for ages: 3 years

These pocket-sized versions of the real thing are excellent for playing with when on the go. Anything from airport floors to tray tables can become a field with a little imagination.

This brilliant set includes Fendt and Claas tractor, a Krampe trailer, a Krone big baler, and a hay loader wagon – and all the pieces are interchangeable.

Made from diecast metal with hard rubber tyres, these toys are durable and offer excellent value for money.

Suitable for ages: 3 years

This Tractor Ted Pairs Card Game offers plenty of ways to play while you travel, all while helping your little one improve visual recognition and memory. You can match pairs, play snap, test your memory, or find their favourite machine.

Its compact size makes it ideal for tossing in a backpack, and you can play it anywhere – perfect for long journeys.

Suitable for ages: 4 years

What child doesn't get excited by a new colouring book and pens? This set comes with everything you need to while away a few hours: 30 colouring sheets, 7 colouring pens, and a magic pen to create even more colours.

Simply add it to your little travel backpack, and away you go!

Suitable for ages: 3 years

The perfect-sized, portable Activity Book is brilliant for keeping your little one quietly busy on the go, while also teaching them about all the seasons.

Spring features colouring Bunny Hops, Signs of Spring, and more.

There's matching and counting for Summer, while Autumn and Winter include dot-to-dots, leaf shadow matching, mazes, colouring, and more!

Suitable for ages: 2 years

This is a brilliant, sturdy wooden puzzle that comes with a tray, perfect for travelling. It features big, colourful, chunky pieces that fit together easily, all the features needed to avoid frustration! 

(The only minor problem is the lack of a lid, so the pieces have to be stored separately in a bag or box.)

Suitable for ages: 2 years

Young children will love keeping busy lifting the flaps as they turn the pages and follow Tractor Ted around the farm.

It's an easy-to-follow story full of a whole host of favourite farm machines and farm animals to enjoy. Ideal for helping little ones to wind down during a long journey.

Suitable for ages: 2 years

Last but not least, do head to Freddie's Zone, a brilliant boredom-busting resource we created during lockdown, where there are lots of free printables you can add to your travel armoury, like colouring sheets and activity pages.

Just don't forget to pack some pencils.

From a variety of travel toys to strategies for keeping your toddler entertained, we've got you covered.

Whether you're planning a road trip or braving a flight, these tips will help you navigate the challenges of travelling with a toddler and help you to create unforgettable memories along the way.

Above all else, take comfort in the knowledge that most of the people on the flight have been in a similar situation at one time or another and that it is only for a few hours.

By following these tips, you can help make travelling with your toddler by car a fun and memorable experience for the whole family.

A train journey with a toddler is very similar to a plane journey, with the exception of ear pressure or carry-on restrictions.

Therefore, similar tips for packing essential items like nappies and a change of clothes, bringing entertainment, and plenty of mess-free snacks and drinks apply to both modes of travel.

We would always recommend reserving your seats too.

From classic card games to entertaining sticker books and free printables, we have the perfect travel toys to keep your little one happy while travelling.

Explore our selection of toys and say goodbye to restless hours, and hello to stress-free travels!