Kid Zone
Add to family fun during your travels with these games, toys, and other items.
By Pamela Kay, Director of Communications, Publishing
Lap Bowl
Snacking may be one of life’s greatest pleasures, and the Lap Bowl and Lap Bowl Jr. facilitate eating on the go. The USA-made, BPA-free bowl sits on your lap to hold your favorite foods, whether you’re on the road, in a boat, or at home on the couch. It also can be used on a table or other flat surface, or on the arm of a couch. The Lap Bowl measures 7.5 inches in diameter; the Lap Bowl Jr. is 6 inches. Color options are red, white, blue, and tan. FMCA members Trent and Crystal Hammes developed the product as a solution for eating while traveling in their RV. The bowls are microwave and dishwasher safe, stain resistant, and even float. Prices: Lap Bowl, $21, and Lap Bowl Jr., $18.
Lap Products
(641) 919-7424
lap-products.com
Giant Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Step up your tic-tac-toe game with this super-sized edition. Instead of just marking Xs and Os on a piece of paper, take the difficulty and fun up a notch by tossing them across the yard onto a 3-foot-by-3-foot board, handcrafted from sturdy rope and 100 percent New Zealand poplar. The edges are rounded for added safety and comfort. It’s 150 times bigger than the classic, but don’t worry about lugging it around — it only weighs 4 pounds. A carrying case is included. Start tossing and bring the excitement of your childhood favorite to a whole new level. Price is $39.99.
SWOOC Games
(877) 436- 5204
swoocgames.com
Camping Book
Thomas Tent-Mouse and his cousin Harvey RV-Mouse have different ideas about the best way to go camping. These differences are explored in The Tent Mouse and the RV Mouse, an award-winning children’s book by Loretta Sponsler, whose family enjoys RV travel. The book features an easy-to-follow storyline, beautiful illustrations, and likable characters, with an overarching theme that it’s okay to like different things. Available in bookstores, the 32-page soft-cover version costs $9.95; hardback, $17.99.
Kids Camping Books
kidscampingbooks.com
RV Camper Play Set
Travel the open road in style with the RV Camper Play Set. This earth-friendly camp-ing outfit is made in the USA from 100 percent recycled plastic. It’s built for rugged, fun-filled adventures, with no metal axles and no exterior paints or coatings to rust or chip. The set includes a pickup truck, a camper, and a sport boat ready for link-up. Plus, load up with two characters, two chairs, a picnic table, and a camping stove and take open-road playtime to the next level. The set costs $40.
Mountain Kids Toys
mountainkidstoys.com
(814) 569-6760
Keep Playtime Moving
Lakeshore’s Explore the Outdoors! Travel Camper is a smooth-rolling little toy motorhome that provides lots of enjoyment both inside and outside the camper. The roof opens to allow children to explore the exciting interior features — from the kitchen with built-in dinette to the lifelike overhead bunk. The motorhome even features a flip-down awning where children can “fire up” a foldout grill and gather chairs around the firepit, perfect for the poseable characters to join the fun. Price is $59.99.
Lakeshore Learning
(800) 428-4414
lakeshorelearning.com
Adventure Camper
Explore the great outdoors with the Step2 Adventure Camper, which is loaded with engaging pretend-play activities. The sturdy camper features a kitchen area with a large sink, a stovetop with clicker knobs, and plenty of storage space. Other realistic features include a skylight, a doorbell, a decorative wheel, and a grill. It also comes with a 52-piece accessory kit. The Adventure Camper measures 50 inches high, 63 inches wide, and 34 inches deep; is made in the U.S. (of U.S. and imported parts); and costs $349.99.
The Step2 Company
(800) 347-8372
step2.com
RV Products Submissions
To have a product considered for this column, please send information and a high-resolution photograph to rvproducts@fmca.com.