Where can I get an etch-a-sketch type thing locally?

[Ruth_Baldock]

Seb used to have one of those drawling things- magnetic "pad" with a special pen that you could draw on I with, then an eraser which was on a sliding bar at the bottom. He loved it but chucked it from his pushchair a few weeks ago. We are taking him on a 7hr flight on Wednesday and feel it will be invaluable but haven't got a clue where I'd get one from?!

As a slight aside; are toddlers allowed their own handluggage (mini backpack) on flights?

(we are flying BA)

Ta!

[bluesuperted]

I don't know re etch a sketch I'm afraid although I'm sure I've seen cheapo versions in the Peckham pound shops. If not Argos? Pound shop also sells fake toy iPhones... ;)

But toddlers (and babies) get full hand (and hold) luggage allowance I think. Was certainly the case on our flight, regardless of having a seat. So you basically have 4x hand luggage allowance - loads! I think I said my handbag was baby's but they could have their own bag instead. It's kind of fair enough given the amount of detritus these babes require on long journeys!

[Ruth_Baldock]

Excellent re: handluggage. I'm going to have to venture to a poundshop without seb in the pram, aren't I? Oh god, the chaos...

[bli]

I bought a little version of an etch a sketch in ELC in Mothercare Peckham. Bought it esp for a flight to NZ and it's still a big hit with my 18 month old, even though he won't use the larger version his sister has! Was earlier this year but ELC still do them so possibly in stock.

[melbourne groover]

I think Just Williams do them also...

[czosnek]

If you have an iPad/iPhone you can use a digital version of it - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sketchmoo-2/id436641050?mt=8&ls=1 -- works exactly the same :)

Di