On the Road Again: Great Finds for Kids

by Laurie McLaughlin

You're ready to hit the road on your summer vacation, and it's time to face the facts: You'll never get your buckaroos in the back seat to turn their game of "Slug Bug" into the pacifist "Hug Bug." So take advantage of these travel-friendly picks that'll keep the kids entertained for the long haul (whether by train, plane or automobile), along with a few provisions for forays into foreign territory (e.g., band camp).

Organization to go

This portable activity center is like Central Command. With a fold-out table, sturdy legs (even stands in sand!), a bunch of pockets and two cup holders (in case you don't own the 2005 Honda Odyssey), this self-contained travel desk will keep anterior passengers busy from Balboa to Burlington.
KidKase, $49.99; four-tray accessory kit, $14.99 at KidKase.com.

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