Holiday Gift Guide for Active Families:
Smart Gifts for Families on the Go
The holidays are here — and if your crew is always on the move, this one’s for you! From weekend tournaments to road trips, day adventures, and cross-country flights, “active families” need gifts that go with them, not against them.
We’ve rounded up our favorite J.L. Childress essentials (and a few fun extras!) to help families travel happy, stay organized, and make memories on the go.
✈️ For Traveling Families
🧳 Gate Check Bags for Car Seats & Strollers
Protect your travel gear from dirt and damage while flying. Lightweight, bright red, and easy to spot at baggage claim — every frequent-flier parent’s secret weapon.
🎒 Stroller Cargo Bag
Extra storage space for theme-park days or airport walks. Perfect for jackets, toys, and everything that doesn’t fit in the diaper bag.
🧊 Cooler Bags
Keep milk, snacks, and drinks cold while you’re on the go. A must-have for long travel days, practices, or outdoor adventures.
🚗 For Road-Trip Warriors
🪣 Backseat Butler Car Organizer
The ultimate in-car command center! With 10 pockets and a deep cargo zone, it keeps snacks, chargers, activities, and wipes exactly where you need them.
💫 Disposable Changing Pads
Because life (and diaper duty) doesn’t stop on the road. Leak-proof, soft, and compact — toss one in every bag or glove compartment.
🍽️ Disposable Placemats
Perfect for roadside restaurants, grandparents’ tables, or Airbnb kitchens. Keeps little hands (and surfaces) clean while you enjoy your meal in peace.
👶 For Stroller & Park Days
🍼 Stroller Organizer
Drinks, snacks, keys, phone — all within reach while you stroll. No more digging through the diaper bag for that one pacifier.
🎒 Stroller Cargo Net or Bag
Extra storage you didn’t know you needed — ideal for holiday shopping trips, parks, and outings with more “stuff” than hands.
🧩 Stocking-Stuffer Favorites for Kids on the Move
Keep little travelers entertained anywhere, from hotel lobbies to back seats:
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🧠 Mini Magnetic Tiles – Portable, stackable fun for creative play without the mess.
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📚 Busy Books – Velcro, zippers, shapes, and colors that keep little hands busy during long drives or flights.
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🎮 Digital Tic-Tac-Toe – A screen-free favorite that brings a classic game to life in a compact format.
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✏️ LCD Doodle Boards – Lightweight, reusable drawing pads for endless creativity without paper scraps.
(Pro tip: pack a few of these in the Backseat Butler or a stroller pocket to avoid “Are we there yet?” on repeat!)
🎁 The Gift of Being Prepared
For the family that’s always on the move, these gifts bring peace of mind and keep adventures running smoothly — whether that’s a flight across the country or a drive across town.
✨ Check It Off & Travel Happy
You’ve got the plans, the memories waiting, and now — the gear that makes it easier.
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