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Travel essentials for children

June 17, 2019 by Jenni 94 Comments

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Lucas sat down reading a book holding onto dinosaur long hot water bottle teddy

 

On Saturday we are going to France for a couple of months.  We are flying from Manchester to Bergerac and then it will be about an hour drive to the gite we are renting. The flight back however is longer, we are flying to Exeter then have 4 hours waiting around until our flight to Manchester. Lucas and I have been getting his hand luggage ready over the last couple of days, making sure we have some good toys for travelling and travel games to keep us occupied whilst we are hanging around at the airport

 

Starting off with the suitcase, Lucas has a Trunki and a Skip Hop suitcase. I thought he would want to take the trunki as he can pull it along or ride on it. It’s also very hard wearing with it being a hard shell rather than soft but he has decided to take the Skip Hop giraffe suitcase instead.

 

Potwells cosy, ultra-toasty, luxury long hot water bottles are fab if you are going camping this summer for when it gets chilly overnight. They lovingly offer children (big and small) warmth and comfort, every day of the year. The lovable characters, Ursula the unicorn, Dustin the dinosaur and Zavi the zebra, bring a touch of magic and comfort at bedtimes, whether they are home or away on holiday.

Perfect for little explorers, the child-friendly binoculars promote STEM-based scientific observation of nature, animals and more, encouraging children to get outside and explore the world around them. Audio amplification will encourage children to use both sight and sound to explore their world. Take a look at this review for more information on the GeoSafari Jr Kidnoculars Extreme

I’ve also packed some small reading books, colouring books and crayons as well as a learning to write work book and learning to count work book

 

We got Grabolo about a year ago and love it. It is such a simple game and Lucas has so much fun playing with it. It’s a fab size for taking out with you and we often have it in Lucas’ bag for days out. ‘A roll of the dice determines the combination of colour and shape playing pieces that you have to grab, so react quickly. Once you’ve grabbed a piece, put it behind your back and don’t look at it. If you roll the dice and the piece isn’t there and someone has grabbed it before, be the first one to shout out who has it to either keep it (if you already have it) or steal the piece from another player.’ We don’t actually play it like that, we take turns to get whatever we roll, if the other person has the piece then we take it and the first person that has 10 pieces wins. This makes it easier for 3-4 years olds to play it and encourages them to learn to take turns.

 

Silly Safari is one of our newest games. The wild and wacky card game for all the family. How exciting to be on safari and trying to find all your favourite animals! ‘Hang on one of them has wandered off’ Be the first to spot the missing animal in this fun and frantic card game of observation and matching. The cards are double sided, one for an easier level and one for a harder level of play

 

Doodle educational apps

Did you know that children school children aged between 4 and 14 lose, on average, seven weeks’ worth of knowledge retention in maths and English over the summer holidays? UK-wide that’s 70 million learning hours lost each year due to ‘summer learning loss’. If you would like an educational app for their tablets. Doodle has created four educational apps – DoodleMaths, DoodleEnglish, DoodleSpell and DoodleTables – using in-built intelligence and algorithms to construct work programmes unique to each child. Based on a child’s individual level, strengths and weaknesses they target a learner’s Zone of Proximal Development – the narrow band between what a learner can do with and without help – and continually adapt to set work at just the right level for them.

 

I have a Tesalate quick dry, sand free towel so I was looking to get Lucas one. I found this brand that I hadn’t heard of before and bought a poncho for Lucas in their clearance sale. Dock and Bay towel ponchos compact and lightweight, perfect for around the pool and at the beach. They are meant to dry 3 times faster than normal cotton towels and have mesh bottom pockets so the sand stays on the beach instead of returning with you. They also come in a backpack so the little ones carry carry them themselves when they aren’t wearing them. They even come with a 12 month warranty!

 

Lucas loves listening to his Amazon music and playing games on his tablet so wireless headphones are great for this and not disturbing anyone else around us. The Sudio headphones are collapsible meaning easy storage for travelling. To get 15% discount on the Sudio website use the code chillingwithlucas

 

I’ve bought Lucas some pool shoes from Lidl. They have extra grip on the bottom and should protect his feet if we are on a rocky area at the beach and prevent him from slipping around the pool

 

I’ve got Lucas a few sets of swimwear. I love Splash About and have bought UV sun and sea suits from them since his first holiday abroad. Designed in the UK and manufactured using the highest quality UPF50+ fabrics for that ultimate protection from the sun, the Splash About range of swimwear is fashionable, functional and super comfortable.

 

If you are planning a road trip, a decent car seat is definitely top priority. The Apramo EROS group 1/2/3 car seat is a multi-stage car seat that grows and adapts with your child. Suitable from 9 months, this forward- facing seat can be installed using the ISOfix points or with a belt. It has a top teether strap when used in the group 1 mode. It comes with a 5-point harness, features four recline positions and an easily adjustable headrest for comfort. There is superior side impact protection by EPS in the head support and the seat shell. It is incredibly plush too on the inside, making Lucas very comfortable.

 

This stylish, reusable 750ml Stainless Steel Water Bottle, is a sustainably sourced WAKEcup with an airtight, no leak, bamboo screw top to prevent accidental spills. It keeps drinks cold for 8 hours and can be handwashed or popped in the dishwasher. Purchase this WAKEcup and 10% of profits will go directly to our eco-charity partners The Marine Conservation Society, who campaign tirelessly to prevent the devastating effects of single use plastic pollution on our shared oceans and marine wildlife. I will also be taking my WAKEcup bamboo travel coffee mug which keeps drinks hot for an hour and cold for a few hours!

 

Lucas loves using a tablet cushion, it stops the tablet from falling on him when he’s lying down and not holding properly. It’s also great for when he’s on the plane and can watch something on his knee. The polystyrene beads mould and securely support your device allowing you to find your most natural and comfortable position. Made out of soft to touch velvet, giving a premium feel which also protects the screen. There are a variety of patterns and colours to choose from. If needed it can also double up as a head cushion!

 

Love them or hate them, tablets are great at keeping children occupied. Lucas got the Amazon Fire for Christmas. He’s got a variety of games on it, educational apps and listens to Amazon music. You can set parental locks on it so you know exactly what you’re child can get onto and is safe from the internet

 

Enjoy all the excitement of the classic BBC gameshow, Pointless, in a scaled-down, mini version ideal for travel and camping trips. The compact set includes all you need, with question cards, answer sheets, pencils and an answer sleeve, but without any need to find a table to play. Suitable for ages 12+ and for 2 to 5 players, this mini version of Pointless is a great way for family and friends to pass the time in between adventures. If you would like the chance to win the Pointless travel game, enter below x

 

Pointless travel game

 

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Comments

  1. Margaret GALLAGHER says

    June 17, 2019 at 11:19 pm

    Will be a great boredom buster – thanks

  2. Solange says

    June 18, 2019 at 12:25 am

    Sounds like a fun game.

  3. Tracy Nixon says

    June 18, 2019 at 7:51 am

    A great guide thanks!

  4. Ursula Hunt says

    June 18, 2019 at 9:10 am

    Some great ideas in this article and a great prize too

  5. Troy Easton says

    June 18, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    Looks like a fun giveaway.

  6. iain maciver says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    sounds like a fab game

  7. Lorna Walkden says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    My children love Pointless… This will be great for our camping holiday

  8. Annabel Greaves says

    June 19, 2019 at 2:54 pm

    Great game for on the go

  9. Jayne Townson says

    June 19, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    This looks perfect for my children to try out, next time we go on a long journey or holiday.

  10. Sally Collingwood says

    June 19, 2019 at 10:12 pm

    This game would be great on long journeys

  11. ro day says

    June 20, 2019 at 9:32 am

    We are getting married on a cruise ship with our friends and family and we have been starting to look what little things we can get the children. This would be fantastic for us #FingersCrossed

  12. Jade Robinson says

    June 20, 2019 at 10:01 am

    would be great to win this game 🙂

  13. Pauline Hill says

    June 20, 2019 at 11:04 am

    LOOKS GREAT ANYTHING WOULD HELP ON LONG JOUNEYS

  14. judy kennedy says

    June 20, 2019 at 11:34 am

    I have a cousin who visits me quite a long distance and one of her boys is quite a handful, so this would make a nice thank you gift

  15. Marycarol says

    June 20, 2019 at 11:52 am

    Sounds great for a long journey

  16. Nyasha Mtutu says

    June 20, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    I love the sound of Silly Safari…I will have to look into getting that for my daughter.

  17. Emma G says

    June 20, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Should be a good family game

  18. clair downham says

    June 20, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    this would be great for our hols

  19. Kim Neville says

    June 20, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    We like playing games as a family so this one would be good

  20. ADEINNE TONNER says

    June 20, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    This is great to keep busy on trips

  21. Amy Bondoc says

    June 20, 2019 at 8:02 pm

    this souudns perfect for long road trips!

  22. Natalie Burgess says

    June 20, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    Great game to play as a family xx

  23. Tammy Tudor says

    June 20, 2019 at 10:38 pm

    This would be amazing! have a 4 hour train journey coming up and love travel games to keep the family busy

  24. kris mc says

    June 21, 2019 at 10:49 am

    Ideal for the summer holidays

  25. Rich Tyler says

    June 21, 2019 at 11:13 am

    Great for little ones car trips

  26. Rachel Butterworth says

    June 21, 2019 at 3:16 pm

    I would take this with me when we take our nephews camping for the first time.

  27. Helen Tovell says

    June 21, 2019 at 9:00 pm

    Great give away thank you just perfect for place like planes or restaurants

  28. Jo m welsh says

    June 22, 2019 at 7:41 am

    This would be great for the children and when we travel.

  29. Rachel Craig says

    June 22, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    Pointless, a game show the family love to watch. Not easy to get a pointless answer, but a thrill when it’s done. Wonderful prize.

  30. Helen Adams says

    June 23, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    Our family love Pointless, this would be fab for camping hols x

  31. MARIA ROGERS says

    June 24, 2019 at 10:00 am

    so important to take everything for the kids to keep them amused then everyone has a happy holiday! Bonne Vacances!

  32. Susan Smith says

    June 24, 2019 at 2:22 pm

    Perfect for our summer holiday, we enjoy the tv show, so the game will be fun as well

  33. Margaret Clarkson says

    June 24, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    It sounds great for long trips.

  34. Justine Meyer says

    June 25, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    This would be great for the kids

  35. Rachel McMillan says

    June 27, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    Great ideas thanks

  36. Samantha O'D says

    June 28, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    I love pointless! im terrible at it though

  37. Kate Sharman says

    June 28, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    Looks a great game

  38. Peter Watson says

    June 29, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    This would come in handy as I normally resort to the old favourite I-Spy.

  39. Geri Gregg says

    June 29, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    Looks great! Perfect for the family

  40. Geri Gregg says

    June 29, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    Looks great! Perfect for the family !

  41. Geri Gregg says

    June 29, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    Looks great! Perfect game for the family !

  42. janine atkin says

    June 29, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    we’d love this for our next holiday

  43. fiona waterworth says

    June 29, 2019 at 7:28 pm

    this would be ideal for the wet days when you cannot get out

  44. Joy Winn says

    June 29, 2019 at 11:10 pm

    Great for those ‘I,m bored’ times

  45. Sandra Fortune says

    June 30, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    Sounds good for those long trips

  46. Tracy Newton says

    June 30, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    We love both board games and quizzes. We often take a few travel games away with us.

  47. Laura Pritchard says

    June 30, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    This looks like fun!

  48. Katie Harmer says

    July 1, 2019 at 12:12 am

    Brilliant ideas, thanks. And travel Pointless game actually seems like one that I would like to play, and that’s rare.

  49. Katie B says

    July 1, 2019 at 1:55 am

    Me and my partner love pointless! This would be grest for car journeys with the kids!

  50. Rachael Sexey says

    July 2, 2019 at 10:46 am

    This looks like so much fun

  51. Lorna Ledger says

    July 2, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Wow, so glad they have made this into a game, what a lot of fun

  52. Ruth Harwood says

    July 3, 2019 at 8:49 am

    this looks great for this summer and our trip to the highlands! it’s a drive, but worth it!

  53. Christine Caple says

    July 3, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    We love Pointless, this would be great.

  54. Pam Francis Gregory says

    July 3, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    Sounds like a great family game and lots of fun!

  55. JULIE WARD says

    July 7, 2019 at 11:20 pm

    Hopefully stop my grandson being bored and get him off his ipad

  56. Megan Kinsey says

    July 8, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    This sounds great for keeping kids entertained on the go!

  57. Alison Macdonald says

    July 12, 2019 at 9:39 am

    HUGE Pointless fans in our house! This would be ideal for our cottage holiday

  58. Katie Skeoch says

    July 12, 2019 at 2:06 pm

    We love this show! This could keep my boys quiet on car journeys too x

  59. Jade Jones says

    July 12, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    This would certainly give the kids something to do on those long journeys

  60. Joanna Kasznicki says

    July 13, 2019 at 1:09 am

    brilliant to play thanks

  61. Joanna Kasznicki says

    July 13, 2019 at 1:10 am

    brilliant to play thanks

  62. Jennifer Toal says

    July 14, 2019 at 8:38 am

    Nice to get the brain working while travelling

  63. Susan B says

    July 14, 2019 at 1:47 pm

    A super little game. Thanks for the ideas and the giveaaay.

  64. Emily Seldon says

    July 14, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    My boys love pointless!

  65. Lynn Neal says

    July 14, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    This would be great for keeping my grandchildren entertained on car journeys!

  66. Gemma Middleton says

    July 14, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    This is fantastic. This would be a great way to keep my son entertained.

  67. Susan Willshee says

    July 14, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    I do love playing along with Pointless on TV. I’m absolutely rubbish at it but I still have a try!

  68. Patricia Avery says

    July 15, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    Sounds ideal for when we have the grandchildren in the car 🙂

  69. Anthony G. says

    July 15, 2019 at 8:39 pm

    My fave quiz show

  70. Leanne Perrett says

    July 15, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    would love this for my boys they love games

  71. ellie spider says

    July 16, 2019 at 12:21 am

    this looks great we have a 5 hour coach trip to gatwick and a 9 hour flight to USA coming up so things like this are fab

  72. Diane Searle says

    July 16, 2019 at 6:49 am

    I definitely would be using this when we go camping!

  73. Cathryn Crawshaw says

    July 16, 2019 at 7:11 am

    sounds like lots of fun

  74. Katrina Adams says

    July 16, 2019 at 7:59 am

    This is such a great selection of packing ideas.

  75. Carol Boffey says

    July 16, 2019 at 8:50 am

    great giveaway

  76. Pippa Ainsworth says

    July 16, 2019 at 11:05 am

    There are some great suggestions here. We love Grabolo too!

  77. paula cheadle says

    July 16, 2019 at 11:23 am

    we are a family of game players, this would be awesome

  78. Sallyanne Rose says

    July 16, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    This game would be great on long journeys

  79. Jan says

    July 16, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    My boys love Pointless. This would be great for travelling.

  80. Rebecca Whatmore says

    July 16, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    Looks great, would love to win!

  81. Dean T says

    July 16, 2019 at 1:59 pm

    We have an old MB travel Cluedo and Scrabble, this looks fun too!

  82. Harvey Salmon says

    July 16, 2019 at 4:40 pm

    Fab and original ideas

  83. Adrian Price says

    July 16, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    this prize would be great for all our family trips

  84. Aaron Howard says

    July 16, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    Going to Barcelona in a few weeks, so would be great to play on the plane.

  85. sarah morris says

    July 16, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    I love pointless best game show eber

  86. Sheri Darby says

    July 16, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    Pointless is great fun

  87. Kate says

    July 16, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    Great prize xx

  88. Adrian Bold says

    July 16, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    This would be great for journeys and our Summer holiday. Thanks for the competition!

  89. Jackie Howell says

    July 16, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    twins rose and teresa would have hours of fun

  90. Diana says

    July 16, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    Would be great to win

  91. Natalie Crossan says

    July 16, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    What a fun idea thank you 🙂

  92. Kirsty Fox says

    July 16, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    This would be a great family game to play when we’re travelling.

  93. Natalie Gillham says

    July 16, 2019 at 11:40 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win x

  94. Darren Bourne says

    July 16, 2019 at 11:45 pm

    I love the show.

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