Chances are you'll venture on a family trip this summer. Whether you're traveling by car, plane or train, kids get restless. Thankfully, there are plenty of age appropriate toys and gadgets that can help tame the inevitable "are we there yet?" questions...and meltdowns...that long journeys bring with them.
3 - 5 year olds
Preschoolers can have fun while learning on the Leapster from LeapFrog. We love the "Letter Factory" and "Talking Words Factory" titles that can either play an educational video or offer interactive learning tools.
$59.99 at LeapFrog.com
This colorful one-player magnetic farm maze is the ideal size for a travel. All the pieces are enclosed - which means no lost pieces - or spills when maneuvering sharp curves. Perfect to keep little hands busy and enhance eye/hand coordination.
$19.95 at FatBrainToys.com
6 - 9 year olds
VTech's Nitro Notebook looks just like a real laptop - complete with a keyboard and mouse. Pre-loaded with dozens of simple games (plus you can buy additional cartridges for more fun), kids will love the Nitro's "grown-up" look.
$59.99 at eToys.com
Sandisk's Sansa Shaker MP3 player is a fun, child-friendly way to let the kids bring their music with them on the road. The device features many ways to enjoy and share songs, including two headphone jacks (no more fighting over who gets to listen!), a built-in speaker for headphone-free play, and the ability to play SD cards loaded with their favorite music.
Available in Pink or Blue - $39.99 at Amazon.com
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