Traveling with kids? It’s easy to stay green (and sane) while keeping the kids preoccupied with these eco-friendly crafts and travel gear.
Travel Neck Pillow
Getting to your destination can be half the fun (or challenge) of a family trip. Make a long car trip or flight easier with this Panda Travel Buddies Neck Pillow with Blanket. Made from recycled materials, this cuddly neck pillow has a large 30″ x 40″ travel blanket inside that kids will love.
Photo courtesy of Abe’s Market.
Travel Backpack
Get kids involved in choosing their own clothes and decorating their own backpacks with the Color Me Eco-pack. Kids can color, wash and recolor their backpacks (made from 100% recycled materials) with 8 water-based, non-toxic washable markers.
Photo courtesy of Abe’s Market.
Eco Friendship Bracelets
Does your kid love making friendship bracelets? Now there’s an eco-friendly alternative that’s great for both boys and girls with Shainsware 100% Recycled Bracelet Starter Kit. My 8-year-old son loved making friendship bracelets while we were traveling in Hawaii.
Photo courtesy of The Ultimate Green Store.
Eco Creativity Kit
Get crafty with the kids on the road with the Eco-Friendly Creativity Kit from Artterro. Filled with an assortment of art materials, kids can make greeting cards, bookmarks, ornaments, gift tags, small sculptures and collages. No two kits are alike – each kit features a unique assortment of materials, patterns and colors and provides hours of fun for the whole family.
Photo courtesy of Abe’s Market.
Bath Puzzles and Bubble Bath
Whether you’re staying at a hotel, vacation rental or with family, transitioning to a new environment can be hard for younger children. Make bath time fun with the Sea Life Bath Puzzles and Bubble Bath Set. This 3D puzzle set is made from recycled materials and encourage motor skills while learning about sea life and endangered animals. And the bubble bath is free of parbens, dyes and sulfates.
Photo courtesy of Abe’s Market.
Reusable Snack Containers
Keep kids happy on the road with snacks from home filled in reusable containers like the Stainless Steel Ecodipper from Eco Lunchbox. This bento box container can be reused for school lunches, day trips or packing snacks on the go. And Don’t Mess with Mama readers who spend $20 or more will get a FREE ECOdipper & ECOspork (a $12 value). Just use coupon code ecolove at checkout.
Photo courtesy of Eco Lunchbox.
What’s your favorite eco kids travel gear?
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This post was written by
Tracey Black is the founder and editor-in-chief for Don't Mess with Mama, the sassy mom's guide to parenting, green living and travel. She is a regular contributor to Redbook's Mamarama blog, and a social media strategist working with eco-friendly brands such as Stonyfield, Juice Beauty and others. She has three boys and lives in San Diego, Calif.
I like the stainless steel bento box. Cute!
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