With the holiday season approaching a lot of parents are faced with the wonderful world of baby air travel. One of the biggest challenges faced by parents of children of all ages is keeping the kids happy and busy while traveling in the car or on an airplane. This is especially true on long haul flights or intercontinental flights. The challenges faced by parents of infants and toddlers can be even greater than those faced by parents of older children. Luckily, however, there are a number of strategies parents can use to make sure traveling with their baby is a joy and not a source of stress.

Toys and games are some of the best ways to keep babies and toddlers quiet and entertained while on the road. There are a great many toys, books and games which are designed just for traveling situations. These travel items may include things like fun and colorful pop up story books that parents can read to their babies on the plane, fun games the infant can play by his or herself, and even fun computer games the baby can enjoy.

As with any items designed for babies and young children, the best

Games that parents can play with their infants are a favorite among both new mothers and babies. The best games are those that can be played in several different ways, and those that are engaging enough to keep the interest of even the youngest baby even on a long car trip.

In order to ensure that the baby will continue to be entertained during the entire trip to grandma's house, as well as on the way home, it is generally a good idea to bring along several different types of games and toys. Remember that babies and young children can often have short attention spans, and the game they loved yesterday may not interest them tomorrow. Having a good selection of games and toys is the parent's best assurance that the infant will continue to be entertained throughout the entire trip.

About the Author

Linda, is an inspired author of the Baby Strollers Guide and the Baby Products Guide