$30 or Less: Our Guide to Budget Travel Gear

Combine the gotta-haves (like a portable booster seat) with some didn't-know-you-needed-it items (kiddie headphones) and it'll be smooth sailing. Or flying. Or driving.

By Gabby Cullen December 15, 2014

Taking little people on a trip can be a snap (we promise!) when you pack strategically. Combine the gotta-haves (like a portable booster seat) with some didn’t-know-you-needed-it items (kiddie headphones) and it’ll be smooth sailing. Or flying. Or driving. Flip through our album for travel gear, accessories and diversions that are easy on the wallet — we’re talking $30 or less.

The Ultimate Activity Book

Take a pass on screen time and offer alternative fun with activity cards. It's filled with puzzles, word searches, mazes and drawing pages -- and it comes with a dry-erase pen for using over and over. We think this could be the best thing that’s happened to traveling families since goldfish snack crackers.

Available online at amazon.com, $8.95.