PORTABLE DVD PLAYERS: On the up side, they're
nearly guaranteed to work to keep your child occupied on your trip.
Afterward, they'll plug into your TV at home, so you'll get use out
of them, too. On the down side, they're pricey, and I would carefully
consider whether or not my child will be able to make sure this isn't
dropped. If portable dvd's are too pricey, I have some other ideas
below, so be sure to read on.
Remember that DVD's have multi-language tracks, so
your child can use the videos to get that essential exposure to
foreign languages at the essential age (before 12 is crucial!) You'll
be amazed to watch your young child watching the movie in French or
Spanish without complaint!
Panasonic DVD-L75 portable DVD
player
This is Panasonic's best portable DVD player
right now. It's also expensive, but there is something to be said for
buying the best, if you can afford it..
Click here to purchase this DVD player now.
Panasonic DVD-LV55 Portable
DVD-Video Player
I've checked out the other available portables,
and I have found this to be a good choice for a tighter budget. It
has many of the same features, but is more reasonably priced.
Click here to purchase this DVD player now.
Please note, you can
search for and compare other DVD players at Amazon through these
links. I've already done this, and these two models would be my
personal choice. Read on, as I have picked out some dvd videos to go
on the trip with you:
DVD Movie: The Wizard
of Oz (1939) with Judy
Garland
It's a classic, and you
remember how much YOU loved it.
Click here to purchase this DVD movie now.
DVD Movie: Dinosaur
Collector's Edition
Very much like the Land Before
Time, but more recent.
Click here to purchase this DVD movie now.
DVD Movie: Lady and The
Tramp II
A sequel to the classic.
Click here to purchase this DVD movie now.
DVD Movie: Blue's Clues
- Blue's Big Musical Movie
My son loves Blues Clues.
Click here to purchase this DVD movie now.
DVD Movie: Bear in the
Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear (1997)
Both movies! Full of fun and
laughter! with Tim Allen
Click here to purchase this DVD movie now.
DVD Movie: Toy Story
& Toy Story 2 (2 Pack)
The lovable bear in a
movie!
Click here to purchase this DVD movie now.
DVD Movie: Babe
(1995)
This is such a good movie, with
a much deeper meaning, I dare say.
Click here to purchase this DVD movie now.
DVD Movie: Mary Poppins
(1964)
The famous nanny with the flair
for adventure.
Click here to purchase this DVD movie now.
TOYS FOR THE TRIP:
GeoSafari Talking
Globe (ages 8-12)
Your child can learn tons of information about
geography on your trip.
Click here to purchase GeoSafari Talking Globe now.
Travel Magna Doodle
Who doesn't love a magnadoodle?
Click here to purchase Travel MagnaDoodle now.
Travel Etch-A-Sketch
Doesn't that bring back memories?
Click here to purchase Travel Etch-A-Sketch now.
Pass the Pigs
Roll little pigs instead of dice and watch the
laughter fly!
Click here to purchase Pass the Pigs now.
For emerging readers: LeapPad
and LeapPad books:
LeapPad reading machine
There are quite a few LeapPad
books to go with this machine. I've listed a few below, but you can
search for more at Amazon when you get there. Your child can read
along and get help whenever he or she wants it.
Click here to purchase LeapPad now.
LeapPad Book Science:
Mammals
Read the rave reviews at Amazon
for these books!
Click here to purchase this LeapPad book now.
LeapPad Book Math: Counting on
Leap
Read the rave reviews at Amazon
for these books!
Click here to purchase this LeapPad book now.
LeapPad Book Music: The Mother
Goose Songbook
Read the rave reviews at Amazon
for these books!
Click here to purchase this LeapPad book now.
LeapPad Book Leap Into
Classics: The Wizard of Oz
Read the rave reviews at Amazon
for these books!
Click here to purchase this LeapPad book now.
LeapPad Book Math: The Great
Dune Buggy Challenge
Read the rave reviews at Amazon
for these books!
Click here to purchase this LeapPad book now.
LeapPad Book: Bounce Tigger
Bounce
Read the rave reviews at Amazon
for these books!
Click here to purchase this LeapPad book now.
BOOKS FOR THE TRIP:
Where's Waldo? : The Fantastic
Journey (Waldo Classics)
by Martin Handford
I can't tear my son away from
these books. No reading required, but there is plenty to be read in
these books, too.
Click here to purchase this book now.
Where's Waldo? : The Wonder
Book (Where's Waldo? Series)
by Martin Handford
I can't tear my son away from
these books. No reading required, but there is plenty to be read in
these books, too.
Click here to purchase this book now.
What do you do with the
teenager (or grandma) in the back seat? Take along the walkman and give him/her a great
audio book to listen to! Of course, these can be purchased at
Amazon,too. Just click on the search box below and you'll be free to
search all over Amazon for virtually anything you seek! Have a great
trip! For help, click on the
links below.
"NOT
NOW, MOM! I'M READING A BOOK!" The 50
BESTSELLING BOOKS FOR CHILDREN! These
are the books that kids are wild about. Many are even available in
audio book format, which is great for kids with reading difficulties.
You can't go wrong here!
"SHOP
TILL YOU DROP!" The 50 BESTSELLING TOYS FOR
CHILDREN! If kids love 'em, they're
here.
P.S. Don't forget the
batteries.
In association with
Amazon.com books
Tips for Amazon.... If you find an item you like, Amazon provides
links on that page that help you to find similar items. You can also
create a new search for the items you'd like to see. In my humble
opinion, Amazon is the best place to shop on the net.
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