I usually pack or make do with old toys ( see examples in my Creating a Flight Survival Kit here) when we travel but when I do shop for new options…
These are some of my favourite things to buy before we fly:
COLOUR WITH WATER COLOURING BOOKS & MAGIC PEN BOOKS
I like the Crayola books, the Melissa & Doug Colour with Water books and Japanese toy store .
CARDBOARD DOLLHOUSES
Although my hubby is often designated by my daughter (and wants to kill me while he assembles it) cardboard dollshouses keep my little girl busy for hours- especially if she has a few figurines and some playdoh on hand.
I bought this one from Daiso (a brand of 100 yen shop) in Tokyo but I have also found them at Flying Tiger ( this store is also called Tiger in Europe. Then we throw it away after the holiday.
QUIET BOOKS
If you’re really crafty you could be amazing and make one of these but I completely cheated and bought mine. My kids loved these until they reach about 20 months.
