Must-Have Travel Gear

As every parent knows, traveling with little ones can be extra challenging. To help you get through the busy holiday season, we've put together the best gear to make travel easier, safer and more fun – at least for your kids! By Danielle Friedland

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CREATIVE FUN

A pack containing art supplies and books is a must-have for any long ride or flight.
We Like: The Piggy Story's Art and Activity Backpack ($40, plus save 20% with CELEBBABY20) comes with washable double-sided markers, mini story book, matching themed activity book with stickers and matching doodle pad. Themes include Doggie Diary, Piggy Fairy, Pretty Princess and What's A Dragon.
We Also Like: Klutz's activity books are guaranteed to keep your kids hands and mind busy! We like Short Stuffs ($17) which lets kids 4 and up make their own stuffed creature without sewing, and Fun with Felt ($13) which lets them create cool pictures with felt, pom poms, yarn and fuzzy backgrounds. (Save 20% on orders over $49 with CLBTBABY at Scholastic.com.)

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Updated: Tuesday Nov 04, 2008 | 06:25 PM EST

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