We’re preparing for two upcoming flights in less than a week. Our four-year-old is a temperamental toddler, so I can’t wait for him to turn five this year. In anticipation of traveling with a five-year-old, we decided to write a guide on the best travel toys for 5 year olds.
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Our toddler has flown on over 100 flights, so he’s a professional traveler now. Flying with a toddler isn’t as daunting as it seems, although they test your patience and sanity.
For us, travel day is a free day. Although there are rules, we are more flexible because it can be a long day for everyone, so we give our little guy some grace.
One of the ways we make flying with a toddler easier is by having plenty of toys, games, and activities to keep him busy.
We try to buy fun and educational toys for our little ones. If you want to decrease your preschooler’s screen time, here are some of the best travel toys for 5-year-olds.
Fat Brain Toys Squigz
Play Brainy Magnetic Toy Cars
Learning Resources Mental Blox
Learning Resources Mental Blox
Coogam Wooden Puzzle
Sago Brothers Air Dry Clay
Imagination Magnets Patterns Deluxe
Imagination Magnets Patterns Deluxe
LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase
LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase
Seckton Kids Camera
Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Wooden Dollhouse
Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Wooden Dollhouse
Magformers
Skillmatics Educational Games
Guess in 10 Junior
Skillmatics Art Activity
PaperCraft Fashion Parade
Playfoam Pals
Marvel Matching Game
Coloring Book and Crayons
Coloring book and crayons
Hot Dots Let’s Learn Pre-K Reading
Hot Dots Let’s Learn Pre-K Reading
Jixelz Playful Pets
5-Minute Stories
Check out our other travel toy and activity guides:
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- 20 Toys to Keep Toddlers Busy on an Airplane
- 25 Beach Toys for Toddlers
- Our Favorite Travel Toys for 3-Year-Olds
- 15 Travel Games for Toddlers
- 20 Fun Travel Toys for 4-Year-Olds
- Our Favorite Headphones for Toddlers
- 20 Screen-Free Road Trip Toys for Toddlers
- 50 Road Trip Activities for Toddlers
- LeapFrog Tablets for Toddlers to Promote Learning
- 20 Educational Travel Toys for 5-Year-Olds
- 15 Fun Airplane Activities for Toddlers
- The Best Learning Tablets for Toddlers
- 20 Snow Toys for Toddlers and Big Kids