Travel-Friendly Baby & Toddler Toys for On-The-Go
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Going to a restaurant with babies and toddlers can seem daunting! But, being prepared can make it SO much easier!
These are my favorite toys for helping babies and toddlers stay busy and entertained at restaurants.
These toys are great for restaurants because they’re compact and easy to pack in the diaper bag. Some even come with their own travel case! They make great travel toys when you’re on-the-go.
They’re affordable, too. All of these toys fall within the $10-25 range. And trust me, you won’t just use them at restaurants. You’ll play with them at home, too!
Toys to Entertain the Baby
This is one of my favorite teethers. It’s easy to hold or secure onto the busy mat.
It has finger-like legs that are great for chomping. Teethers help babies to “wake up” their mouths and prepare for eating.
If you don’t have this specific teether, any teether will do! There are lots of great teethers for baby out there.
This toy is made of silicone and is lots of fun. It provides baby with options to pull, push, squeeze and teethe!
It’s easy to pack in a diaper bag and take anywhere. It’s also easy to clean.
My daughter loves it. And I love that it’s a safe toy for baby that provides sensory exploration.
We love these. They’re great for keeping little hands busy and taking on-the-go!
Stick them on the high chair or restaurant table. Let your baby spin them until their heart’s content!
These make great travel toys because they’re small but can be used in many places. Use them in the bath, suction on a plane window or airplane tray, etc.
Toys to Entertain the Toddler
The Noisy Farm Touch & Feel Book
Touch and feel books provide sensory exploration. This one has sounds, too. These books are interactive and sure to keep your toddler’s attention.
It has lots of pictures you can narrate as you discover the textures together while waiting for your meal.
If your child likes this one, there are more books in the series! Check out Noisy Things That Go and Noisy Animals.
If the restaurant is quiet, there’s an on/off switch to turn the sounds off. The touch and feel components can still keep your little one busy!
Both my littles love this one! It has several switches and buttons that help with fine motor development.
The switches and lights can keep your little one entertained while waiting for the meal to come out. Our kids love traveling with this toy.
This type of busy board is best for 18 month olds and up.
These magnetic blocks are a hit. No more getting upset that the tower falls over!
These help toddlers feel accomplished when building a tower. Let your child build while waiting to order or waiting for the food to arrive. If they get bored stacking blocks, ask them to sort the blocks by color or “build” a flower!
They come with a carrying case. It makes it easy to throw them in the diaper bag and take them anywhere.
Toys to Entertain the Preschooler
One of the best sticker books on Amazon. It’s a great price, too!
Paul loves using the stickers to create a scene in the book. It keeps him occupied until the food comes out. It’s also helpful if there is downtime between courses and waiting for the check.
I love that he stays entertained while also using fine motor skills and creativity. It’s a win-win.
I recommend keeping one of these in the car. Then you always have it for when you have to go somewhere like the doctor’s office, waiting rooms, restaurants, etc.
These are a fun building toy for toddlers that you can travel with. Build together while you wait for your meal!
These come with a tin carrying case making them compact to pack. Since they’re mini, they’re lightweight. No weighing down your diaper bag!
A great mess-free toy for traveling with. Your preschooler can practice writing skills while they wait for their meal.
Paul loves his! It’s thin and lightweight making it easy to pack for on-the-go. Affordable, too.
As your child gets older they can practice writing letters and numbers or draw pictures on the board.
Looking for more?
Read our blog post filled with tips on eating out with your baby.
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