Need suggestions

**baxjul** · 02-22-2005, 07:11 AM

On Easter Sunday, we are flying to Florida to visit our good friends. My question is, what can we take with us to entertain dd (4 yrs. old)? We have a four hour drive to the airport, then the time on the plane. We need stuff that doesn't take up too much room. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

**baxjul** · 02-22-2005, 07:21 AM

OOOPs forgot to mention the three hour layover in Washington DC. I know from experience that there isn't much to do in an airport once you get thru security!

**jlxian** · 02-22-2005, 03:26 PM

Things for her to draw/write with -- her own small notebook with markers or crayons.
Some games that require her to observe her surroundings -- like a hunt and find type of game. "Find a red hat. Find a yellow car. Find a cow with white spots" You get the idea.
As much as I hate to suggest it, an age appropriate electronic game -- maybe an IQuest? -- for those times when she can't be entertained. I would limit its use -- all except the IQuest.
A disposable camera just for her.
A radio with a headset?

These are just a few ideas. I'm trying to think back to when mine were 4! I know my kids loved it when their aunt (my sister) let them write in her purse sized notebook with her pens.

Hope you have a good trip!

**sunshine** · 02-22-2005, 05:15 PM

travel size magna doodle

books on tape as well as the player for them

colorforms? do they still make these? or paper dolls

**Missy** · 02-22-2005, 05:23 PM

coloring book
crayons
simple card games

ummmmm

**PrairieRose** · 02-22-2005, 05:28 PM

Be sure to take some healthy snacks from home too. Airport food is not only pricey it's not usually very good either.

**Lori Biever-Launder** · 02-22-2005, 10:02 PM

Get an "I Spy" book! They are wonderful and will keep her AND you happy for hours. Also, "Where's Waldo?" is another good one.

Get her a kids' atlas. Believe it or not, even little kids love to know where they are going and where they've been.

**baxjul** · 02-23-2005, 05:45 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions! She does have a handheld Leapfrog that is pretty educational, she loves it. We'll take that, and she has an atlas that she likes too. Thanks again!!!