There is nothing worse than being on a long flight with a toddler. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but you know what I mean. We’ve all seen that look of dread on the other passengers faces when we get on the plane, trying to reign in our wriggly toddlers. Kids have a lot of energy, and they don’t always have the longest attention spans, am I right?
That’s why it’s so important to board your flight, armed with a bunch of super cool apps and games to occupy your toddler while flying (in addition to snacks and books and maybe a few toys). Check out this selection of awesome apps and keep your kids busy, keep them smiling, and maybe even help them learn a thing or two while they’re soaring through the sky.
Travel Apps for Toddlers
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Pacca Alpaca - Travel Playtime
Travel the world with this adorable alpaca as he goes on a series of awesome cultural globetrotting adventures. Do jigsaw puzzles, play dot-to-dot, spot the difference, and much more that will help introduce your toddler to many cultural and historical settings.
Get it here
Photo: Google Play Store
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Dora's Great Big World
With this app, Dora The Explorer fans can wile away their in-flight time by exploring the world and filling up their ‘backpacks’ with interactive stickers and badges while also building literacy, math, and science skills.
Get it here
Photo: Google Play Store
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Bamba Airport
Get your pint-sized traveler in the mood with this interactive app that let’s kids run an airport by choosing characters seats on the plane and what they’ll eat, as well as where they’ll go — and stamp their passports, too!
Get it here
Photo: iTunes
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Zen Studio: finger painting to relax & focus
We all know how rambunctious kids can get on the plane, so why not give them this unique geometric finger painting game designed to help focus and relax children? It even generates relaxing music with each swipe!
Get it here
Photo: iTunes
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar– First Words
Fans of Eric Carle’s exquisite illustrations will love this preschool learning app that helps build your toddler’s vocabulary by introducing him to loads of animal, food, and family-based words.
Get it here
Photo: iTunes
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Toca Hair Salon 3
My kids could play Toca Hair Salon all day, no joke. With lots of zany characters and a plethora of styling tools and accoutrements, kids will have a blast creating dozens of well-coiffed looks.
Get it here
Photo: Amazon
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Airplane Games for Toddlers
Another great one to get avid travelers in the mood. This game, filled with plane and air vehicle-inspired puzzles is both challenging and fun. It's also a great way to develop hand-eye coordination, as well as fine motor skills and visual perception.
Get it here.
Photo: Google Play Store
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Sago Mini Road Trip
Toddlers will love this super fun app that gets kids behind the wheel and speeding along with Jinja the cat. Choose your vehicle, choose your destination, and hit the road!
Get it here
Photo: iTunes
