Which toys should you take on vacation?

. The holiday is coming up and anticipation is high. Just like your children's expectations, who would love to take a colorful heap of travel toys

with them. Depending on whether you travel by car, train, or plane, your options are limited. When choosing travel toys, make sure that they are small, light, and durable. They should not be too bulky and fit well in your travel bagsPortable travel games are great for carry-on luggage, as are children's books, audiobooks, or children's music. Larger toys then have to find space in the suitcase when flying or traveling by train, or be safely stored in the trunk when traveling by car. Try out what works and what doesn't, and talk openly with your kids about it so they know which travel toys they can look forward to fit well in your travel bags

If your children help with packing, it's best to decide in advance how many toys they may bring. Their favorite cuddly toy or the newly beloved toy may of course come along. But especially if you are staying in a family hotel, there will probably already be lots of exciting toys, that will keep your little ones entertained. Think about which toys could be a lot of fun at your destination, invite your children to new adventures, and might not be available locally.

Keep all toys together with the vacation checklist

You need a Overview of packing for vacation and like to use checklists? In our magazine you will find practical packing lists for vacation, whether in summer or winter, with toddlers or babies. In addition to important documents, clothes & co., we also list a Selection of practical toys and travel games that fit well in your travel bag.

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Keep all toys together with the vacation checklist

The best travel toys for toddlers & big kids

When vacation approaches, many parents ask themselves while planning: Which travel toy is suitable for toddlers and brings them lots of joy? The answer is quite clear: everything is allowed, as long as it matches your child's interests! What is particularly valuable is: Toys that open up new age-appropriate worlds for your little ones and playfully fosters important skills such as cognition, motor skills, or creativity.

Especially practical are playsets for vacation, which compactly offer many play possibilities. This can be, for example, a toy car set with several vehicles or a portable playhouse, like our Playworld in a suitcase with a variety of play materials.

For the keeping them occupied in the hotel a mix of toys that your kids can play with alone or with others is recommended. For this, toys suitable for younger children aged 1 to 3 years include, for example, puzzles with few pieces or our My first games – to go like the Memory game Leo Party Lion or the Colors and Shapes game Mine or Yours. For older kids we recommend Logic games like our Logic! Games, quiz games for the whole family like the Quiz Challenge Europe or magnetic games, where no pieces can get lost. All these games are also great for on the go!

Toys for a holiday at the seaside

For your active family holiday at the seaside sand toys are the perfect choice – especially as sets that you can conveniently packed compactly to take on holiday can. In our online shop you'll find a large selection of sand toys for different age groups

  • As holiday toys from 1.5 years old we recommend: toddler sand buckets with sturdy handles, sand toy shovels, sieves, watering cans and sand moulds in butterfly and flower shapes. Perfect for sand adventures and as water play toys on holiday!

  • Sand vehicles, such as dump trucks, wheel loaders or fire trucks, are great as toys for the beach holiday from about 2 years old.

  • While toddlers get to know their new surroundings with the sand toys at the seaside and practice their motor skills, shovels, buckets & co. are great as holiday toys for children from 3 and 4 years old to fill many hours of play. For example, to build huge sandcastles, to experiment with sand and water or to create their own little works of art in the sand.

  • And don't forget mud pants for your kids not – with them they are perfectly equipped for any adventure in the sand!

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Toys for a vacation in the countryside

When you go on vacation in the countryside and explore nature with your children,Explorer tools are exactly the right choice for your luggage! For many children there is nothing better than getting to know the animal and plant life more closely on vacation and experiencing little adventures.In our Terra Kids range you will find great toys for children aged 5, 6 and older, that invites them to exciting adventures outdoors:

Active toys for vacation

Many Families enjoy their time together on vacation with lots of activity, whether it's walking, hiking, or playing in the garden of their holiday home. The right active toy of course shouldn't be missing!

  • For 1- and 2-year-old kids you can for example colorful play balls take with you on trips and create excitement.

  • For children aged 3 and 4 the balls are great for trying out new kids' games on vacation – for example while target throwing or dribbling balls through a course

  • For children aged 5 and 6 our handy Terra Kids slingshot- & throwing gliders super. Perfect for aerial maneuvers on meadows and wide open spaces!

  • And you can surprise your older kids aged 8 and up on vacation with a dart game or kite flying. That guarantees many wonderful hours with the family!

That makes time fly by!

Fun kids' games in the car

You need a overview for packing for your trip and like to work with checklists? In our magazine you'll find practical packing lists for your trip, whether in summer or winter, with toddlers or babies. Besides important documents, clothes & co., we also list a selection of practical toys and travel games that fit well in your travel bag.

Discover children's games in the car

Fun kids' games in the car

Frequently asked questions about toys for vacation:

How many toys are appropriate for a vacation?

How can I keep my child occupied on vacation?

Which toys are allowed in carry-on baggage?

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