8 Best Mobile Toys for City Kids
By Naosha Gregg
Keep your little ones entertained on the go.
There’s nothing quite like raising a child in New York City. There is always so much to do!
However, trying to find mobile toys for when you’re on your way to your next adventure can be quite the challenge.
The hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle creates a once-in-a-lifetime-like experience for the little ones. With so many constant activities, from Central Park gazebos in the summer to Rockefeller Skating in the winter, you’ll rarely be bored.
But, children will be children, and even the glitz and glamour of the city that never sleeps isn’t always enough to capture their attention.
Mobile toys come in handy this way – they provide stimulation and distractions while waiting for your train or the next skating session.
If you’re in need of mobile toys and entertainment for your little one while you get to where you need to go, keep reading.
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Vtech Touch and Swipe Baby Phone
$14
Available at: Amazon
You will have to pencil in a time to speak with your toddler once you gift them this mobile toy. The interactive phone is the perfect distraction while on the way to the next activity. It has features such as sing-a-long songs to teach ABCs and 123s.
Meanwhile, the home button can save your actual phone number, so your toddler can practice calling home. The best part? It retails for only 15 bucks on Amazon.
Leapfrog Academy Tablet
$74
Available at: Target, Amazon, Walmart
Leapfrog products have been a staple in the mobile toy baby and toddler community for years. Known for its easy-to-use and learn educational system, the newest product features a tablet similar to any popular Apple product.
The Academy Tablet is ideal for on-the-go parents. Watch your child practice writing while you’re on the train, or let them discover their inner Picasso with an art studio feature. With a built-in rubber bumper, this tablet is perfect for the city’s chaotic streets.
Portosaurus
$100
Available at: Mary Arnold Toys
Let your child transport their senses to the green world of Jurassic Park as they glide through the many parks of the city on this dinosaur.
The Portosaurus will take your little one anywhere they want to go. The best part? You’ll also be supporting a local toy shop. Mary Arnold Toys has been around since 1931 and is one of the best family-owned toyshops across the city.
Retevis Walkie Talkies
$30
Available at: Kidding Around Toy Store
Adventurer 1 to Adventurer 2, over. It’s no secret that the blocks of the city are long and trying to keep up with your little one can leave you breathless. Thankfully, these walkie-talkies from the local toy shop Kidding Around allow for constant communication!
These walkies feature 22 channels for your child to keep in touch with all of their friends, and provide crisp, clear communication with an LED display.
Running on triple A batteries, the device will always be ready to go, and the best part? There’s no limit to the amount of people that can be connected at once!
Chopper Style Ride on Trike
$170
Available at: FAO Schwarz
Take a page out of NYC’s most iconic toy store and gift your child mobility this season. The chopper-style ride-on trike has all the elements of a real-life motorcycle with all the safety features needed to keep your mind at ease.
Run on a lithium-ion battery, it provides hours of run time, perfect for long walks through the park or the morning commute to school. Easy to clean and only 20 minutes to put together, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get your child one earlier.
Galaxy Game Cube
$40
Available at: Amazon
If you’re looking for something more stimulating for the mind, this game cube is ideal. Compact and designed for on-the-go, it can easily slip into a pocket or purse.
There are nine games designed to stimulate brain memory and are complete with multiplayer modes.
Smart Soccer Ball
$40
Available at: Dribbleup
There’s a lack of green space when it comes to the city. But, if you have any soccer fans, this is the perfect mobile toy for them. The smart soccer ball allows players to practice tier skills and strengthen their weak points.
With features such as virtual training sessions for dribbling speed, improving the weaker foot, and in-app training, your little one will always stay light on their feet!
Insect Catching Kit
$35
Available at: Amazon
If you have a curious little one, the insect-catching kit is ideal to engage their senses and their curiosity.
Whether it be the beautiful butterflies that appear in the spring or the sluggish beetles that crawl out during the fall, the kit features safe ways to observe and play including a net, binoculars, tweezers, a compass, and more.
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