Parent-approved Activities To Help Keep Kids Quiet On The Flight

Your bags are packed and you’re ready for that much-needed family vacation, but you’re stressing about traveling on the airplane with your kids — especially if you have a toddler. Gone are the days of having some quiet time with a book in hand. Instead, you’re trying to figure out how to keep your child entertained and in their seat for the duration of the flight.

Fortunately, though, traveling doesn’t have to be as daunting as you think. With the right airplane activities, your child can be engaged, entertained and even occupied for the duration of the flight.

I’ve learned that having a travel backpack filled with activities helps make for a smoother travel experience. Here are some airplane activities to keep your child occupied on your next flight.

Coloring Books

Want your kids to pass the time with some coloring but also want to avoid the mess? Coloring books are some of our favorite airplane activities — especially for toddlers — since the books can be used over and over again. No need to bring a large bag full of crayons, markers and paper.

To use these magic pages, all you do is fill the included pen with water before boarding the plane. After brushing the pen on the page, the color appears. Once the page dries up within a few minutes, you can start coloring again. With different coloring book themes ranging from dinosaurs to jungle, animals and more, there’s bound to be a Water Wow! that’ll keep your child entertained while flying.

Markers

I've found that markers are more popular than crayons as my kids get older. The marker pen that comes with the coloring book is indispensable. While crayons are a classic pastime, they break easily, which is the last thing you want when you're traveling in the air and there's no substitute nearby. So a perfect marker for all your and your child's needs, our markers also come in sets, in many colors and varieties.

Post-it Notes

You don’t have to break the bank to keep your kids entertained. Simple items like sticky notes in your desk drawer can also do the trick. They can be used to make creations on the tray table, airplane window and even the seat in front of you (as long as you don’t bother other passengers).

Remember, kids don’t necessarily need something new and flashy; they just need something that works. And even the simplest items like Post-it notes allow kids of all ages to be creative.