It’s not too late for a warm-seasoned family road trip of weekend vacation.  Summer is still here!  In fact, with the increase in flight prices more and more families are spending time on the road in order to vacation this year – one in four according to AAA. Long travel times are hard on anyone – but especially children. Travel Toys, Manhattan Toy, Toys for Road Trips Travel toys are great for keeping the kids entertained, whether they’re in the car or just looking for a “downtime” activity. Check out our list of top toys to bring with on the next family vacation. Great for Nap Time: Lindy Lamb Description: Snuggle time will never be the same once you have cuddled with Lindy Lamb. Enjoy every moment of silky snuggling with the irresistibly soft plush companion from the Lovelies collection. Plush, Lindy Lamb, Travel Toys Sweet Pea Description: This super soft snuggle pal comes in her own “pod” — a satin‐lined peapod. Babies will love toting and tucking in their own adorable first baby doll. MSRP: $18 Age: 0+ Sweet Pea, Snuggle Pod, Sweet Pea Snuggle Pod, Manhattan Toy, Travel Toys, Baby Toys Stimulate the Mind: imagine i CAN Character MixUp Description: Create endless characters and creatures with this magnetic play set. Includes 101 magnetic pieces and 4 paper background scenes. Place a background scene on inside of tin, then place magnetic pieces on scene to create and play. Tin case with handle allows for easy storage and portability. MSRP: $25 Age: 3 imagine i CAN, Character Mix-Up, Manhattan Toy, Travel Toys imagine i CAN™ Character Mix-Up Description: Create endless characters and creatures with this magnetic play set. Includes 101 magnetic pieces and 4 paper background scenes. Place a background scene on inside of tin, then place magnetic pieces on scene to create and play. Tin case with handle allows for easy storage and portability. WimmerFerguson Infant StimMobile To Go Description: We've turned the award‐winning Infant Stim‐Mobile into a compact, easy to attach stroller mobile. Includes six reversible cards that contain stimulating high contrast images that will keep baby entertained where ever they go. Attaches to most strollers with a colorful plastic clamp. MSRP: $12 Age: 0‐5 months Wimmer-Ferguson, Manhattan Toy, Baby Toys, Mobile, Travel Toys Rainy Day Activities: imagine i CAN™ Pet Rock Pals Description: Kids can create their very own Pet Rock with clay that looks and feels like stone when dry. Plus add a variety of fun pieces to create unique pals with googly eyes, pipe cleaners and felt shape pieces. Store all these great supplies in the cute portable storage tin. MSRP: $11 Age: 8+ imagine i CAN, Pet Rock Pals, Travel Toys, Manhattan Toy imagine i CAN, Travel Toys, Pet Rock Pals, Manhattan Toy A Day at the Castle Boxed Finger Puppet Set Description: A wonderful gift, this royal troupe of playmates includes a knight, princess, prince, and dragon. They come packed in their own special gift box. MSRP: $24 Age: 3+

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    • Lisa
    • September 13, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    I am looking to buy a zylon dragon puppet featured in the baby bach videos. Can you help me?

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