We live in a world where a coloring book may not be enough to keep kids entertained. As we adults surround ourselves with more and more technology, younger kids pick up on that trend and demand more stimulation to stay happy. In this list, you’ll find ten gadgets that can help make your life a little easier when traveling with young kids.

Kidz Gear Headphones

Finding the right headphones for kids is a bit of a problem – you need headphones that fit, but you also need to pay close attention to the volume. The Kidz Gear headphones are available wired and wireless. They feature volume control on the headphones.
Price: $17.99
Product page: Kidz Gear

iPod Touch

Forget about everything you think you know about the iPod Touch. Sure, the pocket player is great for movies, music and photos. But did you know that it is the perfect device to keep young kids entertained? The initial investment in an iPod Touch is pretty steep, but since most of the games cost less than $3, you can stock up on some great kid friendly titles for about $20 less than most dedicated gaming consoles. The Apple “App Store” is extremely easy to navigate, and even offers 100’s of free kids games. Games are all age-rated, and you can enable parental controls on most features.
Price: $199 (MSRP)
Product page: Apple iPod Touch

Clek Oobr Car Seat

When shopping for a car seat, it is too easy to settle for the cheapest model available. But keep in mind that your purchase is for a piece of equipment that is designed for safety first, and comfort second. The Clek oobr covers both – it is developed by car parts manufacturer Magna, who have decades of experience in car seats and safety products. The Clek oobr attaches to the LATCH brackets available in almost every rear seat, and can be converted from a regular seat into a backless booster. The seat itself is built around a full metal frame, unlike most budget seats that are 100% plastic. Best of all, it is comfortable and looks fantastic.
Price: From $279.99
Product page: Magna Clek Oobr

Leapster 2

Not all kids are at the age where you want to subject them to non-educational gaming consoles. The LeapFrog Leapster 2 is a rugged gaming console with a strong emphasis on educational games. Titles keep up to date with the latest kids movies and characters. By hooking it up to your computer, you can even track the progress made by your child. It features a headphone jack, and runs off a set of AA batteries.
Price: $49.99 + game cartridges
Product page: Leapfrog Leapster 2

Samsung  TL225 DualView Digital Camera

Anyone who has tried to get the attention of an infant or toddler for a photo will know that they usually have absolutely no interest in posing for you.The Samsung TL225 could very well be the first camera to finally solve that problem. A second screen on the front of the camera can show you what you are shooting (if you like taking photos of yourself), but it can also display a smiley face, bunnies or a clown. And no infant can resist starting at a smiley face. Thanks to this innovative feature, you’ll have a great chance at taking good photos. On the back of the camera is a large touchscreen. It shoots photos in 12 megapixels and video in HD quality.
Price: $349.99
Product page: Samsung TL225 DualView

Air-O-Swiss Travel Humidifier

Hotel rooms are notoriously dry – especially if you are traveling in the winter months, you will all wake up in the morning with a dry mouth. Young kids can be even more susceptible to dry air, which is where the Air-O-Swiss travel humidifier can help. This compact ultrasonic misting humidifier takes regular bottles of water, and can run for about 8 hours off a full bottle. When placed closed to a bed, it greatly reduces the discomfort of dry air, and increases the chance that your entire family will sleep through the night. It comes with a carrying pouch, bottle adapter and worldwide compatible power adapter.
Price: $49.99
Product page: Air-O-Swiss travel humidifier

Trunki Kids Luggage

Trunki luggage is perfect for kids who are at the age where they can pull their own luggage through the airport. The cases are small enough to fit in the overhead compartment and sturdy enough to be used as a seat. Best of all, when your kids get too tired, they can sit on the case and have you pull them along. I really wish I had one of these when I was a youngster!
Price: from $49.99
Product page: Trunki

Slingbox Solo

What to do if you are stuck in a hotel room or airport without anything decent for the kids to watch? The Slingbox Solo can “stream” tv from your home to anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. You’ll need a laptop, iPhone or iPod touch to watch TV, but it sure beats trying to entertain them with repeats of C-Span.
Price: $179.99
Product page: Sling Media Slingbox Solo

LeapFrog Text and Learn

If you carry a Blackberry or other PDA, then chances are your kids have tried to swipe it a couple of times. Thankfully, not many kids under 5 have mastered the art of sending emails to your boss. For those kids, there is the LeapFrog Text and Learn “PDA”. This device mimics a real PDA, complete with QWERTY keyboard and “browser”.  While they play with the Text and Learn, they pick up on math and reading skills, as well as basic typing skills.
Price: $21.99
Product page: LeapFrog Text & Learn

Lorex Portable Wireless Camera Baby Monitor

If you are lucky enough to be staying somewhere with a separate room for your infant or toddler, you may still want to keep an eye on them without having to have them sleep in your room or risk disturbing them by popping your head in the door. The Lorex portable wireless camera monitor is fully battery operated, and allows you to watch over your kids, even in a totally dark room. The kit comes with one ($229) or two ($299) cameras and uses a secure transmission system, to prevent eavesdropping.
Price: From $229
Product page: Lorex portable wireless camera