Top Tech Essentials to Pack for Family Travel

It’s never too early to start learning how to take great photos. In fact, young kids can be especially adept at photography, thanks to their natural curiosity and creative energy. My daughter has had this Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 for 3 years and it has become her steadfast companion. It’s a popular camera choice for kids due to its compact size, intuitive design, ease of use, and instant printing capabilities. The camera features basic controls and settings, making it easy for kids to learn and use. The camera also has a built-in flash and automatic exposure, ensuring that kids can take well-exposed photos even in low light conditions. Loading the film is a breeze, and the best part is that you can enjoy your printed photos instantly.

Kids Headphones are a valuable companion during travel, in fact is is something we never travel without. With the rise of iPad use amongst kids of all ages, they’re especially needed for long flights, car trips and train rides.

The Puro Sound Labs BT2200s are an excellent and popular choice for kids aged 2 right through to young adult. They feature studio grade audio quality with volume limiting technology to prevent potential hearing damage. The Bluetooth is long lasting (20 hours!) and has a 30ft range. These headphones also offer 82% noise reduction, ensuring a peaceful journey for children and fellow travelers alike.

The remarkable AirFly Pro is an ideal travel gadget for teens and parents who favor using AirPods over wired flight headphones. With wireless audio transmission from in-flight entertainment, you can easily plug the device into the headphone jack and enjoy your AirPods. Its impressive 25+ hour battery life makes it perfect for long-haul flights.

A portable bluetooth speaker is a great family travel accessory due to its compact size, wireless connectivity, and ability to provide entertainment for everyone, including music, audio books and educational content. This JBL Clip 4 – Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker is waterproof and has a carabiner meaning it can conveniently hang anywhere. Additionally, its long battery life and durability make it a reliable and versatile travel accessory for indoor and outdoor use.

Portable Wi-Fi Device: A portable Wi-Fi hotspot instantly enhances the family travel experience. Options like the Solis Lite, a portable device that fits into the palm of your hand, has a 16 hour battery life and can share Wi-Fi with up to 10 devices. The Solis eliminates the need for a SIM card. You simply download the Solis app, create an account, choose a plan and then enjoy Wi-Fi in up to 135 countries.

eSim Technology: eSIMs (embedded SIM cards) have revolutionized the way mobile data is consumed while traveling. With an eSIM, you can conveniently switch between different mobile networks without the need for physical SIM cards. One such eSIM solution is Airarlo. With AirArlo you can connect in 200+ countries worldwide, easily switching between different calling or data plans depending on the country.

Tablets can be quite pricey, and this is even more concerning when they are handled by toddlers. A great budget-friendly investment is to get a protection case designed for younger children, which ensures the tablet stays safe and eliminates the need for screen replacements. The Pepkoo Kids Case has a lightweight, flexible, and shockproof design, complemented by a foldable handle stand, ensuring convenient portability during travel.

Let’s face it, when you travel with kids and especially teens, being able to efficiently charge electronic devices is important. When we arrive at any destination it’s the first thing my digital native kids will ask about, and although it drives me a tiny bit crazy, I’ve learnt to accept that this is the modern way! This Zendure Travel Adapter is perfect for this occasion. It’s compact, fast charging, works in over 200 countries, has 6 ports and covers all our electronic devices – iphones, ipads, Macbook, airpods, Nintendo switch, Galaxy. What more can you ask for!

Tangled cords and lost tech items can become a distant memory with a good tech kit organizer. The Bagsmart Electronic Organiser helps to keep ALL your electronic gadgets and accessories organized and easily accessible! With multiple compartments and pockets, it can hold various items such as cables, chargers, power banks, headphones, and other small electronic devices.

GPS tags, such as Apple’s AirTag, are indispensable when traveling to crowded places (like theme parks) with young toddlers. They provide the peace of mind knowing that you can quickly locate your child if they wander off or get separated in busy areas. To keep the AirTag secure on your child, consider using a Toddler Lanyard Holder specifically designed for Apple AirTags. These simple yet effective accessories ensure your child’s safety and your peace of mind throughout the journey, and your kids will enjoy wearing them.

A back-up portable charger can be a life saver when traveling with kids. When electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones, and gaming devices start to run low on power, the Anker Portable Charger ensures that you can immediately re-charge your electronics on the go!