The Ultimate Screen-Free Travel Kit for Kids

Because travel should be stress-free, for you and your little explorers.

Traveling with toddlers doesn't have to mean a suitcase full of toys, screen time overload, or sticky hands. With the right compact and creative essentials, you can build a travel kit that keeps little hands busy and minds curious without the mess.

Whether you’re taking a long-haul flight, road-tripping across the country, or heading out for a weekend visit, this guide will help you pack smart, light, and screen-free.

✅ Toddler Travel Kit Essentials Checklist

🎨 1. Reusable Colouring Mats

Mess-free. Screen-free. Waste-free.
Say goodbye to crumpled papers, melted crayons, and ink-stained fingers. Our Doodle On The Go Reusable Colouring Mats are made for creative play wherever life takes you. Just unroll, doodle, and wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Lightweight and compact, they fit into any travel bag and provide hours of entertainment, whether you're mid-flight or waiting for food at a café.

✔ No paper waste
✔ Eco-conscious fun
✔ Easy to clean

To add an educational twist to your child’s travel kit. The Landmark Tracker Colour Mat set helps kids learn famous world landmarks through fun, screen-free play wherever you go.

📚 2. Interactive Board Books

Choose books with flaps, textures, or simple lift-the-flap storytelling to keep curious hands and eyes engaged. They're quiet, durable, and perfect for solo play or shared reading on the go.

🧲 3. Magnetic Play Sets

Small magnetic boards with pieces for matching, sorting, or storytelling are fantastic for travel. They reduce the risk of losing bits mid-flight and promote fine motor skills too.

🎧 4. Audiobooks or Music Playlist

If you're limiting screens but still want a calm moment or two, preloaded audiobooks or music playlists are golden. Pair them with child-safe headphones for independent listening.

🧸 5. Comfort Toy or Blanket

A small soft toy or familiar blanket can be a real comfort for toddlers adjusting to new environments. Don’t underestimate the calming power of something familiar!

👜 6. Organised Travel Pouch

Keep everything tidy and accessible with a zip-up pouch or small organiser. Rotating items during the journey helps maintain interest and minimizes overstimulation.

🌟 Why Screen-Free Travel Activities Matter

We’re not anti-screens but we are pro-choice. Giving kids opportunities to play and create independently. This helps spark imagination, build focus, and reduce overstimulation. Plus, it encourages real-world interaction with their surroundings and loved ones.

💡 Build Your Own Kit:

Want to make your own mess-free, screen-light travel kit?
👉 Shop our Doodle On The Go colouring mats sets, to create a packable play kit your child (and you!) will love.