Hello dear parents! If you’re planning a flight with your toddlers, you surely know how important it is to keep them occupied and happy during the flight. From my own experience, I know that toys for the plane play a crucial role in entertaining the little ones and making their travel experience more pleasant. In this blog post, I would like to introduce you to toys for the plane, so that fun and relaxation are guaranteed for the little travelers on your next trip.
Stuffed Animals and Dolls: Familiar Companions in the Air
Stuffed animals and dolls are ideal travel companions for toddlers. They offer comfort, security, and are also great playmates. Choose a particularly loved stuffed animal or doll that your child knows well and likes to carry around. They can help reduce travel anxiety and convey a sense of home.
Especially when traveling, it is important to keep a close eye on the children’s stuffed animal. Nothing is worse than losing a beloved stuffed animal! It can also be helpful to have an identical replacement stuffed animal in stock.
Books: Stories to Take Off With
Books are a wonderful way to spark your toddlers’ imagination and interest. Look for age-appropriate books with colorful pictures and simple stories. You might even choose books about the topic of flying or traveling* to build anticipation for the flight. Bring some of their favorite books and read to them during the flight to create a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Our personal recommendation are the books Unkaputtbar: Erstes Wissen*. These are very durable and are well suited for self-discovery as well as reading aloud to children aged 2 and over. We also like to use the books Ravensburger Minis: Wieso? Weshalb? Warum?* as these convey age-appropriate factual knowledge for children aged 3 and up.
Creative Activities: Painting and Crafting Above the Clouds
We’re bringing a mix of coloring books, watercolor books* blank paper, and colored pencils. We also always have stickers and washi tape* with us. This means there are no limits to creativity.
Magnetic Games: Interactive Toys for the Plane
With magnetic games* and interactive magnetic books, children can bring stories to life and create their own scenarios. Through magnetic attraction, they can move figures, animals and objects, thus promoting their imagination and storytelling skills.
Our daughter always loves to tell new stories with the help of her Construction Site Magnetic Book.
Puzzles and Brain Games: Brain Training in the Air
For slightly older toddlers, puzzles and brain games can be a great activity during the flight. Puzzles with large pieces or magnetic letters for arranging can strengthen their cognitive skills and help them concentrate.
Entertainment and Learning Games: Screen Time on the Plane
We already download child-friendly videos in the Amazon Prime Video app at home. For us, it has proven useful to download many short episodes instead of long movies. Also think about wireless headphones for your children so that other passengers are not disturbed and you don’t get tangled up in cables.
If you don’t have room for games on the plane, the apps from Ravensburger are very practical. Our daughter loves the game apps Memory and Puzzle Junior.
Kids love toys for the plane
Remember to choose toys for the plane according to the age, interests, and abilities of your toddlers. Also, don’t forget to choose toys that are quiet and travel-friendly. Make sure they fit in your carry-on and are easily accessible to make your little ones have a pleasant time during the flight.
I hope these toy ideas help you to provide your toddlers with an entertaining and relaxed flight experience. Enjoy the flight and have a great time high above the clouds!
