$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.

Toca Toy Box App Set

This bundle of apps comes with four different games, for ages ranging 6-12. Your older passengers will enjoy experimenting in the lab, snipping away some new do’s in the hair salon or building basic structures in the Toca builders app. The open-ended aspect of these games will make the car ride -- or delayed flight -- fly right by.

Available online at iTunes.com, $7.99 for 4.