Travel must-haves for kids

Play Station

Are we there yet? You won't be hearing those words on even the longest road trips once you've installed the easy-to-use TrayKit. A perfect way for kids to entertain themselves in the car or on the plane, TrayKit transforms into a regular backpack when not in use.

SHOP NOW: TrayKit Backpack and Travel Tray, $32

Ride On

Get your kids in touch with their feelings while on the road with Ruby and Friends activity booklets. With sticker sheets and tons of fake tattoos, your kids will have fun and stay inspired the whole ride through.

SHOP NOW: Ruby's Studio Activity Kit, $18

Mad Hatter

Have Cap-sac, will travel! Kids will love stashing their tiny essentials, like crayons, IDs and candy, in their very own Cap-sacs. With the perfect traveling companion, they'll feel like true little voyagers in their special little zippy cap.

SHOP NOW: Cap-sac Kids, $16

Hot Seat

Boosters and car seats are such a pain to pack. Solve the age-old dilemma with BubbleBum, an inflatable, portable, 100 percent safety-checked booster that you can pack then inflate in 20 seconds flat. You'll never leave home without one again.

SHOP NOW: BubbleBum Car Booster Seat, $40

Imagination Station

There's nothing like staying creative on the road, but crafts can get messy. The Doodle Roll solves the packing dilemma by offering an ingenious travel solution that lets kids unroll as much paper as they want and color to their heart's content. Crayons (and fun!) included.

SHOP NOW: Doodle Roll, $4

Hey, Mr. DJ

A cool set of headphones is a kid travel essential. Your children will love all the color choices of these retro pairs, and the extra plug lets a friend listen too.

SHOP NOW: Kids' headphones, J. Crew, $60

Crib to Go

No trip would be complete without a safe and lightweight place to lay baby. Why take chances with hotel cribs when Baby Bjorn Travel Crib is so portable, easy to unfold, and cute to boot?

SHOP NOW: Baby Bjorn Crib, $260

Safety First

Most hotels have cribs and play yards, but bed bumpers are usually a no-go. Be prepared for this small but important adjustment with inflatable bed bumpers from One Step Ahead. This is one item that packs small but offers lots of peace of mind.

SHOP NOW: Stay-Put Inflatable Bed Rail Set, $45

On a Roll

Skip Hop has been entertaining kids with its Zoo Kids lunch boxes for years. Now the company has introduced the all-new Zoo Kids Rolling Luggage Collection for even the smallest vagabonds. Kids will love the smooth rolling wheels, adorable designs and roomy size of these deceptively small bags.

SHOP NOW: Skip Hop Zoo Luggage, $38

"Uh Oh" No More

Keeping kids organized at home is hard enough, but on the road, it's even tougher. Lay-n-Go Lite corrals all their toys and little items into one neat area, so you don't have last-minute cleanup when it's time to deplane.

SHOP NOW: Lay-n-Go Lite, $25

Trek Tech

No more slippery iPads and interrupted movie moments due to turbulence or bad driving. The new iLatch iPad holder will attach the device securely to a car or plane seat to keep kids occupied for hours.

SHOP NOW: iLatch iPad Hanging Case, $50

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