Moonhawk Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Every year we do a theme for the kids' Christmas gifts. This year it's travel, since we plan to do more this coming year (on the road, if that makes a difference). We're getting a Landmass travel tracker map of the US, a toiletry bag for each kid, but I'm drawing a blank otherwise. I saw a mermaid blanket that my daughter would like, and would travel well, but don't know of a boy equivalent I could give her brothers. Any ideas? (It's the type that looks like a mermaid tail when you get into it) What else do you give kids for travel? Anything besides travel games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 travel mug with lid water bottle backpack/carry-on suitcase books about the destination equipment for what you DO at your destination 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Those kid activity atlases. Travel bingo and/or a game like "Are we there yet?" or travel scavenger hunt A travel activity pack with a storage clipboard, some twistable color pencils (don't need sharpeners, don't melt), and some paper, washi tape, etc. A photo book for a postcard collection, or a storage book for a smashed penny collection. A junior ranger something (hat, vest, game) if you're going to be visiting Nat'l Parks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Headphones Maybe a neck pillow for the boys as a mermaid blanket equivalent? This wouldn’t be for the actual trips, but how about one of those USA scratch-off maps? I bought one this year for a family member and it looks like it’s pretty cool. :) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XD7MRLN/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1513541508&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=usa+scratch+off+map&dpPl=1&dpID=61aTPGfFSXL&ref=plSrch I bought this one, but there are many options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 My kids are getting carry-on suitcases with spinner wheels. They requested this as they are tired of lugging dufflebags over their shoulders. And we tend to only travel by airplane every other year, but one dd will be headed off to college somewhere in the fall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megbo Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 You can find boy equivalents of mermaid tail blankets here: https://www.blankietails.com We've also bought sturdy backpacks and books about travel and/or the places you'll visit. I'm sure I'll think of more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrips Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 My kids, both boys and girls, love their blankets (soft fleece throw size) and neck pillows for the car. And a way to keep their stuff organized (books, headphones, DVD player, colored pencils, specialty coloring books). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 travel pillows, travel blankets travel games/entertainment/earbuds something to hold snacks - or actual travel snacks that are popular in your family a camera for kids to take pictures sun hats - good sunglasses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhawk Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Thanks, some great ideas!! Going with travel pillows, mugs (and hot chocolate ingredients), and considering a camera, if I think they could share. Hmm, we'll see about that, lol :) Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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