Before parents venture on a long drive with kids [1], there's usually three things on their mind: trying to pack the essentials in such a limited space, snack options that won't spoil or make a mess, and different ways to keep their kiddos entertained [2] instead of whining. Luckily, there's gear in each of those categories that makes road trips with kids so much more enjoyable for both little ones and their parents. From compact lap desks and trays that provide both the space and storage for on-the-go games and crafts to portable products that won't take up your entire trunk, check out these must-have pieces of travel gear for families.
My Brest Friend Travel Nursing Pillow
My Brest Friend Travel Nursing Pillow [4] ($30)
Flippy Snack Cup With Travel Cover
OXO Tot Flippy Snack Cup With Travel Cover [5] ($6)
Travel Spirograph
Travel Spirograph [6] ($10)
Kid Kraft Travel Box Farm Play Set
Kid Kraft Travel Box Farm Play Set [7] ($25, originally $28)
The Finger Travel Game
The Finger Travel Game [8] ($13)
Travel Friend Fairy Toddler Head and Neck Support
Travel Friend Fairy Toddler Head and Neck Support [9] ($18)
Guidecraft IO Blocks Travel Set
Guidecraft IO Blocks Travel Set [10] ($22, originally $25)
Summer Infant Tidy Travels Organizer With Changing Pad
Infant Tidy Travels Organizer with Changing Pad [11] ($20)
Secret Code Travel Game
Secret Code Travel Game [12] ($8)
Educational Insights Travel Blurt! Game
Educational Insights Travel Blurt! Game [13]($14, originally $15)
VAGGARO Travel Kit Bouncer
VAGGARO Travel Kit Bouncer [14] ($71)
ZoomKIT Travel Table and Activity System
ZoomKIT Travel Table and Activity System [15] ($50)
Chevron Travel Activity Tray
Chevron Travel Activity Tray [16] ($20)
Babybjörn Travel Crib Light
Babybjörn Travel Crib Light [17] ($300)
Alex Artist Studio Desk To Go
Alex Artist Studio Desk To Go [18] ($13)
Boon TRIP Travel Drying Rack
Boon TRIP Travel Drying Rack [19] ($15)
Benbat Baby Travel Booster
Benbat Baby Travel Booster [20] ($33)
Travel Pal Car Storage Organizer
Travel Pal Car Storage Organizer [21] ($15)
Travel Friends Panda Car Back Seat Mirror
Travel Friends Panda Car Back Seat Mirror [22] ($20)
GB Pockit Stroller
GB Pockit Stroller [23] ($250)
Skip Hop Backseat Organizer
Skip Hop Backseat Organizer [24] ($20)
Chicco NaturalFit Paci-Roo Travel Case
Chicco NaturalFit Paci-Roo Travel Case [25] ($8)
My Little Seat Travel High Chair — Coco Snow
My Little Seat Travel High Chair — Coco Snow [26] ($25)
KidCo BouncePod Travel Bouncer
KidCo BouncePod Travel Bouncer [27] ($40)
Travel Headrest
Cardiff Travel Headrest [28] ($50)
Kids Magnetic Block Board Travel Toys
Melissa and Doug Kids Magnetic Block Board Travel Toys [29] ($21)
Star Kids Snack and Play Travel Tray
Star Kids Snack and Play Travel Tray [30] ($22)
Ju-Ju-Be Infant 'Starlet' Travel Diaper Bag
Ju-Ju-Be Infant 'Starlet' Travel Diaper Bag [31] ($46, originally $60)
Mindware Travel Qwirkle
Mindware Travel Qwirkle [32] ($19)
Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Travel Bottle and Food Warmer Set
Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Travel Bottle and Food Warmer Set [33] ($25)
Insulated Bottle Cooler
Insulated 2-Bottle Cooler [34] ($12)
Travel Bingo Game
Melissa and Doug Travel Bingo Game [35] ($23)
Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Surround XL
Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Surround XL [36] ($50)
Eddie Bauer Car Back Seat Mirror
Eddie Bauer Car Back Seat Mirror [37] ($13)
Ju-Ju-Be Infant Starlet Onyx Collection Travel Diaper Bag
Ju-Ju-Be Infant Starlet Onyx Collection Travel Diaper Bag [38] ($70)
Chicco Travel Seat
Chicco Travel Seat [39] ($55)
Flip to Win Travel Game Bundle
Melissa and Doug Flip to Win Travel Game Bundle [40] ($25, originally $30)
Kid Kraft Travel Box Emergency Rescue Play Set
Kid Kraft Travel Box Emergency Rescue Play Set [41] ($25, originally $28)
Travel Potty and Trainer Seat
Potette Plus 2-in-1 Travel Potty and Trainer Seat [42] ($16)
Travel Cribbage Game
Travel Cribbage Game [43] ($25, originally $30)
KidCo PeaPod Plus Infant Travel Bed in Midnight
KidCo PeaPod Plus Infant Travel Bed in Midnight [44] ($100)
Mini Games The Missing Piece
Mini Games The Missing Piece [45] ($10)
2-in-1 Infant Car Seat Station and Travel High Chair
Phoenix Baby GoTo 2-in-1 Infant Car Seat Station and Travel High Chair [46] ($60)
On the Go Travel Puzzle (Robot)
On the Go Travel Puzzle (Robot) [47] ($5)
Sunnylife Travel Backgammon and Checkers Set
Sunnylife Travel Backgammon and Checkers Set [48] ($21)
Magnetic Travel Games for The Back Seat and Beyond
Magnetic Travel Games for The Back Seat and Beyond [49] ($19)