Toys for the holidays: what to pack for children to the seaside, to grandma's or to the cottage

Holidays are a time of adventure, trips, long days outdoors, travel and slower mornings without rushing. Whether children are going with their parents to the sea, to the cottage, to grandma's or just for a weekend away from home, it's nice to pack them a few toys that will entertain them, support their imagination and turn an ordinary day into a little adventure.

At Creammy, we choose toys that are not only beautiful, but also meaningful. The kind that children really use, that they return to and that they can easily take with them in their backpack, suitcase or beach bag.

For little nature explorers
Holidays are the ideal time to observe the world around them. Children notice bugs, stones, leaves, shells, flowers and all the little treasures that adults often overlook. Moulin Roty discovery toys are beautiful for such moments.

You can pack a magnifying glass, a box with a magnifying glass for observing insects, a pocket microscope, binoculars, or a treasure capsule in the backpack, where children can hide their most valuable finds from their travels.

These toys support children's curiosity, patience and relationship with nature. They can turn an ordinary walk into a journey of discovery.

For rainy afternoons: creative DIY sets
Even during the holidays, there will be days when the weather is not conducive to trips or swimming. That's when it's useful to have a creative set on hand that will entertain children for a longer period of time and at the same time allow them to create something of their own.

Djeco DIY sets are a great choice. Children can use them to make things that they can then use while playing or decorate their room with. The most popular ones include crowns, swords, night lights, room clocks, dream catchers or other creative sets full of colors, fantasy and small details.

The beautiful thing is that the result is not only the finished product, but also the process of creation itself. The child concentrates, engages fine motor skills, patience and their own imagination. And the finished crown, sword or lantern can then be immediately used in the next game.

Night lights can also be used in other ways than just in the room – for example as small lanterns for evening garden fights or outdoor holiday games.

To the sea and to the sandbox
If you are going to the sea, to the beach or to a cottage with a sandbox, it is definitely worth packing sand toys. The brand Liewood can make them in a beautiful, practical and compact design, which you will appreciate especially when packing.

Buckets, shovels, molds or entire sand sets will keep children entertained for a long time and support creative play outdoors. They can build castles, bake sand cakes, pour water or invent their own beach worlds.

Practical, storable packaging is a great advantage, especially when you are trying to keep your suitcase to a reasonable size, but at the same time you want to give your children toys that they will really enjoy on vacation.

For the plane, car and restaurant
Traveling with small children can be wonderful, but sometimes also demanding. That is why it pays to have a few small things on hand that do not take up much space, do not make a mess and will entertain children on the plane, car, train or even in a restaurant.

A proven choice are water coloring books and removable stickers. They are light, storable and children can return to them repeatedly. In addition, water coloring books work without crayons and markers, so they are ideal for traveling.

Similar toys help to bridge waiting times at the airport, longer journeys or moments when a child needs a quieter activity.

Snímek obrazovky 2026-06-10 v 14.46.47