Preparing a series of proposals for our children will make the experience of the trip without a doubt more pleasant for everyone. Here are some tips divided by age groups
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Traveling with children: whether in the car, train or plane, for many parents alone thought is a source of stress and concern. In particular, when the duration of the journey It is expected to be of several hours, the fateful question arises: what occupations to offer to my baby so that you don’t get bored for the whole time of the journey?
The thing is further complicated when it comes to small children, since the latter have a Vital need for movement. It therefore makes no sense to demand that they are seated calm for hours during a trip.
In addition to reviewing our expectations, we adults can also be prepared in time, organizing a series of proposals suitable for interests of children and capable of committing them in a useful and fun way for most of the journey. In this article we will see some proposals of quality travel game It is comfortable to carry with you, divided by age groups.
What kind of toys is it advisable to carry on?
When you have to decide which games to bring with you on the road There are some aspects that should undoubtedly be considered. The first concerns the size And the compactness of the game. To be suitable for travel (especially if by plane or train) the game material should be as small and practical as possible to transport.
Another aspect not to be underestimated is the versatility. In the case of toys that can be used only and exclusively according to a predetermined mode (like a puzzle), the child is likely to loses interest After a while. In the case of the materials of “Open” game (i.e. proposals that allow you to be used in several ways), there is no defined mode or a precise result to be achieved. The only limit is therefore the Creativity of the childwhich can freely decide how to approach the toy, thus experiencing different game experiences.
Taking into account these important aspects, let’s analyze some now travel games useful to respond to different children’s interests.
The best travel games up to 2 years
In the case of very small infants and children, many toys are generally not necessary in the strict sense of the term: for them, in fact, even the simpler and common objects They can be an interesting opportunity for discovery and exploration. An idea then is to set up a small one “Treasure Basket” transportable. A small basket or a bag of cloth and a selection of simple objects of different material, shape, texture and weight will be enough to let the child explore (for example a pair of sunglasses, a glove, a mirror, a spoonful wooden…). Our child will spend a lot of time a observe, manipulate and explorewith all the senses, this collection of objects.
Another interesting proposal is that of sensory bags, which with their different textures stimulate and promote the exploratory activity of the child. They cannot then be missing short stories, nursery rhymes And songsresources always loved by the little ones and a strong calming power.
Despite our efforts, a child is likely to feel overwhelmed by the situation of the trip and from an environment for him new. If tiredness makes itself felt and the baby begins to manifest discomfort and restlessness, we can propose to him sensory bottles (homemade or like these). Although they are not sufficient in itself to solve a state of agitation (we always remember that there are no magic berries for this!), These are useful tools from accompany the guided breath and physical contact to help the little ones calm down and face and overcome the malaise.
Travel games from 2 to 6 years
When traveling with children it is important that in the equipment it does not miss the material to carry out small artistic activities. Drawing not only helps the development of fine motor skills and creativity, but it is a quiet activity that can be carried out easily everywhere: pastels or wax colors are sufficient (better avoid markers, sphere pens or highlighters, which could stain the seats of the means of transport) and a Block of paper or a coloring book. Totally “accident proof” are then the registers with Scenadolli reveals (like this) reusable once dry, without the risk of dirtying or staining surfaces.
Among the timeless proposals we naturally find, even at this age, i books. For example, we can bring the book of our child’s heart and a couple of news. Starting from 2-3 years I recommend in particular the so -called Wimmelbuch (for example The books of the seasons by Rotraut Susanne Berner). It is books without words But from the treated illustrations and, above all, very rich in details and details.
Wimmelbuch are perfect for both one shared reading Both for an autonomous observation by the children, who have a lot of fun discovering the small details in the different pages and, starting from them, to create stories.
Equally interesting the Books with reusable stickers or magnetic books. The books touch the most varied issues thus allowing to respond to the specific interests of our child and keep it busy in an engaging and at the same time useful also for development of language and fine motor skills.
If our baby or girl love to build we can also travel with us magnetic constructions (such as the magna-trays). These buildings lend themselves to infinite game possibilities and are practices to take on the road because, attacking each other, they occupy very little space in the suitcase!
Equally fun and comfortable to transport is magnetic Tangram, which not only involves children but also helps them to develop creativity, design ability and visual-spatial intelligence.
Travel games for children aged 6 to 10
Growing children can also devote themselves on the go to longer and more complex activities. For older children, the practical set of travel buildings (like these), compact and with mats are absolutely recommended. In these proposals the only limit is theimaginationthat children will use for a long time!
If our baby or girl likes to create something with their own hands, we can take this opportunity to bring with us Small creative kitsa sewing set or a small weaving frame. Hand work is for children extremely satisfactory as well as engaging and allows them to bring with you a small memory of the journey made.
Inevitable travel companions at this age are also the first board games. Card games such as one or skip-bub, but also compact versions of the classic naval battle, force 4 or guess who?, Are ideal for entertaining large and small. Finally, also the audiobooks They can represent a good resource to spend long hours of travel without suffering car sickness.
As we have seen, There are no pre -packaged solutions: Each child is unique and enjoys playing with different things!
Look carefully at your child and prepare a series of proposals based on its peculiar interests. In doing so the experience of the trip will undoubtedly be more pleasant for everyone.
