15 Travel Toys for Toddlers in the Car

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It can be tough to keep rambunctious rugrats entertained for long car trips or family travel plane rides. Curb on-the-move melt-downs with these great travel toys and games for toddlers.
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Our Top Picks for Car Toys for Toddlers
- The Best Fine Motor Travel Toy for Toddlers: Melissa & Doug Rainbow Caterpillar
- The Best Travel Toy for Toddlers who Love to Draw: Cra-Z-Art Travel Magna Doodle
- The Best Travel Toy for Toddlers who Love to Make Things Go: HABA Town Maze Magnetic Game
- The Best Travel Toy for Toddlers who Love Story Time: Dr. Seuss Audio Books
- The Best Travel Toy for Creative Toddlers: Wikki Stix
- The Best Travel Toy for Older Toddlers and Preschoolers: Scribble and Write
- The Best Travel Toy for Toddlers who Love to Color: Crayola Color Wonder Mess-Free Coloring Kit
- The Best Travel Toy for Shape Sorting: Melissa & Doug Take-Along Shape Sorter
- The Best Travel Books for Toddlers who Love to Read: Little Traveler Board Book Set
- The Best Toddler Water Pen Toy: Melissa & Doug Vehicles Animals & Safari Water Wow On-The-Go Bundle
- The Best Reusable Toddler Sticker Pad: Melissa & Doug Vehicles and Habitats Reusable Sticker Pad
- The Best Montessori Travel Toy for Toddlers: deMoca Quiet Book Montessori Toy for Toddlers
- The Best Way to Organize Toddler Travel Play: Car Seat Organizer Kids Travel Tray
- The Best Travel Buckle Toy for Toddlers: Buckle Toy - Bubbles Square
- The Best Travel Busy Bag for Toddlers: Montessori Busy Bag
What to Consider When Purchasing Travel Toys for Toddlers
When purchasing travel toys for toddlers in the car, consider the following:
- The age and developmental stage of your little one
- The activities that your toddler enjoys doing most
- The amount of space you have for travel toys in the car
- New skills that you can introduce to your toddler
How We Chose Our Favorites
We consulted with experts, parents, and kids to get the lowdown on what you need to know to choose the best travel toys for toddlers. We also tapped into their advice to find out which brands were best and easily available on Amazon.
Looking for more toy recommendations for babies and toddlers? Check out The Best Car-Themed Toys for Toddlers.