25 Target Items Parents Will Want For All Their Upcoming Spring Break Travels

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1.An insulated sippy cup that does not leak AND is insulated for a hot day at the beach. Think Stanley Cup for children, but at a reduced cost.

Child holding a turquoise and yellow sippy cup, sipping from the straw, wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt
Child holding a turquoise and yellow sippy cup, sipping from the straw, wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt

2.A set of two companion snack cups that will prevent Goldish and Cheerios from spilling everywhere (or at least save you money by reducing your Ziploc bag usage).

Child playing with a toy on the ground, reaching into a container, with a toy robot nearby
Child playing with a toy on the ground, reaching into a container, with a toy robot nearby

3.A spray-on kids' version of the beloved Black Girl sunscreen to protect your littles from the sun without the pasty white streaks. Bonus: Even if your kid has a case of the wiggles, the coverage would still be good.

Child in playground with three sunscreen bottles, promoting outdoor sun protection
Child in playground with three sunscreen bottles, promoting outdoor sun protection

4.A pack of reusable water balloons for fun at the hotel pool or beach. They're way easier to clean up since they have a resealable magnetic closure, and the bright colors will help you find them quickly when the fam is done playing.

Four images of hands opening and closing a green, spherical object with water splashing inside it
Four images of hands opening and closing a green, spherical object with water splashing inside it

5.A travel-ready first aid kit to help with boo-boos on the spot so you can all get back to enjoying the vacay. If only it were as simple to prevent the injury from happening in the first place...

Two women examining a first aid kit contents, suggesting practical shopping for safety essentials
Two women examining a first aid kit contents, suggesting practical shopping for safety essentials

6.An activity set to keep your kiddos occupied on the plane with less screen time. The kit comes with all the supplies necessary to reenact various scenes from Bluey plus a bunch of art supplies to keep their imaginations engaged.

Child engaged in coloring activity with crayons; focus on creative play for shopping category
Child engaged in coloring activity with crayons; focus on creative play for shopping category

7.A compact potty seat to help your toddler go to the bathroom anytime, anywhere. It folds into the included carrying case and is easy to store in a carry-on bag for emergency potty visits.

Child on a potty training seat, holding a doll, giving a thumbs up, with an adult's leg nearby
Child on a potty training seat, holding a doll, giving a thumbs up, with an adult's leg nearby

8.An action-based game to keep everyone occupied while waiting in those dreadfully long lines at amusement parks. Thanks to all the different game categories included, you can keep your little ones (the whole family, really) busy for hours while on the go.

Young girl holding 'Waiting Games' activity book with over 30 exercises, for ages 4-7
Young girl holding 'Waiting Games' activity book with over 30 exercises, for ages 4-7
A set of On-The-Go Games cards and a clock hands spinner for travel-friendly interactive play
A set of On-The-Go Games cards and a clock hands spinner for travel-friendly interactive play

Target

Promising review: "These cards are broken up by things to do at home, things to do in the car, things to do alone, and things to do with friends, which makes it super easy for the kids to find a good activity to try." —Beth

Price: $12.99

9.A 20-pack of plastic rain ponchos for that unexpected wet weather. These are small enough to keep in your go-bag, purse, or pocket at all times, so when the sky tries to rain on your parade, you'll all stay dry and have a ball.

a child in a poncho at an outdoor event
a child in a poncho at an outdoor event
Open suitcase with neatly packed clothing, colorful shoes, and the rectangular, folded-up, multicolor ponchos
Open suitcase with neatly packed clothing, colorful shoes, and the rectangular, folded-up, multicolor ponchos

Target

Price: $19.49 for 20 (originally $28.99)

10.A travel activity tray for hours of entertainment in the car or airplane. It folds up small and is easy to store while not in use. Imagine getting through one whole page of your book without a complaint, question, or request to find and hand over art supplies and snacks — heaven.

Child in car seat using a backseat organizer with tablet holder and drawing supplies
Child in car seat using a backseat organizer with tablet holder and drawing supplies

11.A Pikachu neck pillow with an attached hood that covers the eyes. Hopefully this will encourage your kids to get some shuteye on the plane so that you (and the other passengers) can have a few hours of peace.

Pikachu-themed hooded neck pillow with character features, for travel comfort
Pikachu-themed hooded neck pillow with character features, for travel comfort

12.A ride-on suitcase because who doesn't want to be wheeled to the gate? Plus, you'll have one less suitcase to lug through the airport. And yes, subtracting 5 pounds from your 300-pound load of half the family's worldly possessions *will* make a difference.

Child riding a toy scooter in a playroom
Child riding a toy scooter in a playroom

13.A light-up, pop-it fidget game to help pass the time and work on fine motor skills — whether that be on a long-haul flight, train, or car ride. You may even find yourself calling dibs.

Child smiling while sitting in a car seat, playing with a smartphone
Child smiling while sitting in a car seat, playing with a smartphone

14.A pack of chewable motion sickness tablets specially formulated for kids in case the planes, trains, and automobiles are too much for their lil' tum. These help to preventatively relieve nausea, dizziness, and vomiting.

Dramamine Kids packaging, surrounded by a child's teddy bear, clothes, and sneaker
Dramamine Kids packaging, surrounded by a child's teddy bear, clothes, and sneaker

15.A set of packing cubes to avoid blaming that pesky sock monster for any missing items. With these handy cubes, you can fit more clothes while keeping them organized.

Assorted packing cubes with clothing and shoes arranged neatly for organized travel
Assorted packing cubes with clothing and shoes arranged neatly for organized travel

16.A wet/dry bag that, in the best-case scenario, can keep wet swimsuits stored away until you get back to the hotel. Worst-case scenario: Your child has an accident, and you need a place to keep the soiled clothes away from the clean ones. Let's just hope you don't roll the motherhood dice and get both.

mother holding a child with a stylish diaper bag, smiling at the child, indicating a functional yet fashionable accessory for parents
mother holding a child with a stylish diaper bag, smiling at the child, indicating a functional yet fashionable accessory for parents

17.An On The Plane Activity Book so the kiddos can learn airplane facts and geography, *and* stay busy with the various puzzles and mazes.

Cover of "On the Plane Activity Book" with puzzles, mazes, and illustrations for children's entertainment
Cover of "On the Plane Activity Book" with puzzles, mazes, and illustrations for children's entertainment

18.A pair of foldable, over-the-ear headphones to keep the nursery rhymes playing on repeat, or so they can indulge in a bit of screen time without bothering you and the other passengers.

Child wearing headphones and a green shirt smiles against a blue background
Child wearing headphones and a green shirt smiles against a blue background

19.A portable booster seat so your child can enjoy food, crafts, toys, etc., and most importantly, avoid parent lap fatigue. It folds up to fit in a diaper bag and can be used on camping trips or when restaurants don't have highchairs available.

Baby seated in a portable high chair with a tray, suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Dishwasher-safe tray feature highlighted
Baby seated in a portable high chair with a tray, suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Dishwasher-safe tray feature highlighted
Toddler in portable booster seat at table with safety straps and yellow bottle
Toddler in portable booster seat at table with safety straps and yellow bottle

Target

Promising review: "I keep this chair in my vehicle at all times. We use it at friends, family, restaurants, and outside when feeding our small kiddo. This is my go-to item for baby shower gifts! 10/10 recommend! Easy to clean, great size and quality. You can't beat this product." —Alyssa

Price: $28.49

20.An inflatable Marvel-themed toddler bed to reduce worrying about your toddler falling out of the hotel bed *and* so they have a comfy place to sleep on your next camping trip. A good night's rest is also included with this durable mattress.

Child sleeping on a portable blue air mattress indoors
Child sleeping on a portable blue air mattress indoors

21.A copy of the classic picture book Where's Waldo? to keep your child busy in their endless search for Waldo and his friends. Or, maybe you never found Waldo and need to relieve your childhood with your kid.

Cover of "Where's Waldo?" book with illustrated crowd scene and title text
Cover of "Where's Waldo?" book with illustrated crowd scene and title text

22.A baby carrier to help keep up with the other kiddos or at least be able to maneuver through a crowded train station or airport faster than when pushing a stroller.

Woman seated, smiling with baby in a front carrier, both facing camera, woman holding ice cream cone
Woman seated, smiling with baby in a front carrier, both facing camera, woman holding ice cream cone

23.A power bank (or two) to charge the family's electronic devices because no one wants to experience a parent with a dead phone while traveling.

black portable power bank with two USB ports on a white background
black portable power bank with two USB ports on a white background

24.A travel-sized white noise machine in case the excitement from a vacation doesn't ease bedtime routines. It's wireless and rechargeable, and the soothing shushing sound can help relax your kid or put you to sleep. Either one is a win.

Portable doorbell attached to a door, with a sleek, modern design
Portable doorbell attached to a door, with a sleek, modern design

25.A portable fan to keep everyone chill when you have to pull over for a potty break, it's 90 degrees outside, and your child won't stop asking some version of "Are we there yet?"

Open suitcase with clothes, hairdryer, camera, and headphones next to a hat and sunglasses, suggesting travel essentials
Open suitcase with clothes, hairdryer, camera, and headphones next to a hat and sunglasses, suggesting travel essentials

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.