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Ideas for lightweight presents when travelling long haul

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Iwanttobeinthesunshine · 20/03/2022 16:14

Does anyone have any ideas for presents for children (4 months to 9 years range) that are easy to fit in a suitcase and don’t weigh much? Bonus if it’s something that is English! Thank you

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Rummikub · 20/03/2022 16:16

Books
Stickers
Sweets

Yummymummy2020 · 20/03/2022 16:55

Art stuff is usually handy to bring and much appreciated!

Bumblebeefriend · 20/03/2022 17:01

Teddy bears, clothes from M and S or Paddington bear merchandise.

Rummikub · 20/03/2022 17:21

Yes to British clothing
T shirts would go down well and light to carry

Fivemoreminutes1 · 21/03/2022 05:59

Lesser and Pavey melamine cutlery and plates/bowls
Melissa and Doug reusable sticker pads and puffy stickers
Selfie Clothing Co tops or pyjamas
Where’s Wally? books
Top Trumps

sorryiasked · 21/03/2022 06:21

Have a look at the transport museum kids clothing (and other stuff)

Fluffruff · 21/03/2022 06:37

I really like the stuff from clockwork soldier. They’re well made and it’s lightweight.

sashh · 21/03/2022 06:53

Definitely a Paddington toy or toys - you don't say how old. Soft toys of animals that you don't get where you are going eg hedgehog or white swan.

T shirts, pens, pencils - the sort of general tat you find at small stalls in London.

Sweets.

Depending on the children and the place you are going small amounts of jewelry. Eg a bracelet with ladybirds on if you are going somewhere they either don't have them or they are different colours.

Anything Alice in wonderland.

Book marks, small books, maybe a Beatrix Potter.

Iwanttobeinthesunshine · 21/03/2022 08:40

That’s given me a lot of great ideas. Thanks everyone!

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Reservoir13 · 23/03/2022 13:56

we tend to take lego, if you take it out of the box and flatten the box, it is great for traveling! (no bonus points unfortunately)

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