Books, Play Doh, etcher sketcher, pencils & paper, stickers (lots!), Mr Potato Head (there are small ones for $5 at Kmart - DD1 LOVES hers), favourite snacks, iPad if they have one or an iPod with toddler apps installed.

We've travelled a lot with DD1 and we also found hiding a few of her favourite toys a few weeks before we flew was good as she was so excited to see them again. A couple of new toys has been handy too. Stickers are awesome, especially the ones that come with a sticker sheets that's a scenery for them to complete. We have a great farm one (from Big W) and a Peppa Pig one.

Once DD1 turned 2, we started taking her car seat on flights to help keep her contained and more comfy. Not all airlines or planes can take car seats though so you need to check with them prior to flying and checkin earlier if you do take it. The child must have their own seat too so if the toddler is under 2 years, that wouldn't be the case unless they paid for an extra seat.

DD1 has been happy to watch the inflight entertainment or movies on the iPad for sometime now which makes the journey a whole lot easier.