Play On-The-Go: Toys & Crafts To Keep Kids Entertained

Are you heading off on a road trip, going to be spending some internet-free time camping, or simply want some fresh inspiration to keep your little ones entertained? We’ve got plenty of ideas here for you that deliver good old-fashioned, screen-free, creative fun to keep them happy! From pocket-sized toys for imaginative play to classic ideas with no supplies necessary, get back to basics with Olli Ella.

01 Compact Colouring

Let your kids get creative and leave their imaginations to run wild with crafty colouring! Roll up some Playpa Paper from our craft collection and bring their favourite pens or pencils. All you need is a flat surface to draw on, and they’ll be entertained everywhere from cafes and planes, to your holiday accommodation.
02 Pocket-Sized Plushies

Need something little that can fit in their backpack, or better yet, their pocket? Meet the Olli Ella Holdies! These soft-touch toys come in a range of themes, perfect for every child to foster their curiosity and capture their minds and attention. Explore the depths of the Ocean with our Marine and Ocean Animals. Made for little hands to hold, kids will love the portability of our pocket-sized Holdie dolls.
03 DIY Activity Kit

Curate a grab bag full of travel fun with a repurposed See-ya Wash Bag or their favourite little basket. Fill it with their favourite play-time goodies like Holdie World friends, crayons, stickers, small cars, fidget spinners and pop-its. Don’t forget to incorporate some of their most-loved snacks! Pro tip: for long journeys, wrap each individual item in gift paper to prolong the fun and give your restless kiddos a task to focus on as they unwrap each delight.
04 All-In-One Caddy

If you’re venturing out as a family on foot, keep the little ones involved in the adventure by prepping a backpack just for them to take on the journey. Whether you pop in some snacks and a water bottle, or their own kids' camera to capture their favourite memories, backpacks mean they can wander with you, keeping their hands free - perfect for walking or for bike trips.
05 Pack, Play, And Explore

The See-ya Suitcase gives kids independence on road trips and sleepovers, plus it's great for toting all the must-haves that accompany your kids on day trips too! To encourage their coordination and independence, you can also ask them to help pack their bag - bringing the essentials like a toothbrush, toothpaste and PJS, along with their favourite doll for company, too, of course! Getting them involved not only builds the excitement before you set off, but also helps to keep them engaged and entertained before an early night!
06 Ready, Set, Roll!

For wheely big adventures, we recommend packing travel activities, snacks, and a warm jumper into a Luggy. These nifty baskets are easy for little hands to manoeuvre and are ideal for everything from garden picnics to adventures further afield - like a day at the pool or the beach! Pulling is easier than carrying, and the novelty for kids of wheeling their own basket will hopefully mean one less item for overloaded caregivers to carry!