Boredom busters: Gifts to keep kids busy while parents shop

Every parent knows the feeling of heading into a store, kids in tow, only to discover that they’re spending more time trying to keep their little ones occupied than getting the items they need. Businesses can help by offering a kid-friendly giveaway that parents will also appreciate. Consider that 8 in 10 people love getting a promotional item, so an item that will keep little ones entertained is sure to be a hit.

Boredom busters are the answer. Specifically, Super Kid promotional items, available only at 4imprint^®. They’re the ideal way to keep everyone—including your business—happy.

Color them happy

Many kids love making art, so consider setting up a small craft area in your store. Parents can even take a break with their kids if they want. A Super Kid Coloring Tote Set is fun to color and provides families with a reusable bag they can carry whenever they shop.

The Super Kid Color Me Bandana comes in three different designs—Wow Words, Sports Fun or Superhero. Send along a Crayon 8-Pack or a Color Pencil Six Pack so they can finish their creation at home.

Send them on a scavenger hunt

A long trip to the store is much more fun when it can be turned into a game. Create a map of your store with a few X-marks-the-spot locations and let the parents get their shopping done while guiding their kids through the fun. Print out a passport and give them a Super Kid Sticker Roll—Wow Words or Smiley Faces—to serve as a stamp.

You can even give out prizes for getting all the pages stamped. A Super Kid Sticker Sheet of Superheroes lets them be the hero in their own story. You can also offer holiday themes like 4th of July and Valentine’s Day. Or mix it up by handing out Super Kid Tattoos they can apply at home.

Prep them for school

Whether they’re shopping for snacks, clothes or other back-to-school items, getting ready for the start of the school year can make for a long day. But you can help make it a little more fun.

The Super Kid Comic Blast Sportpack or the Super Kid Super Star Sportpack can turn shopping into a quest as they locate the supplies at warp speed and put them into the pack. You can also give them a heroic jump start on supply shopping with a free Super Kid Superhero Pencil or a Super Kid Bookmark just for shopping.

Outfit them for adventure

Giving kids a chance to observe and report back can make a walk through the store a little more enjoyable. In each aisle, provide your visitors with a fun list of questions. Have kids answer them at the end of their visit for a prize. Examples might include:

• What was your favorite part of shopping?
• How many aisles did you visit?
• Count the number of objects on a shelf.

You can even have younger visitors answer with a drawing to make it more fun.

Reward everyone who participates with a Super Kid T-shirt in a style they’ll enjoy, like Super Star, Comic Blast or Smiley Faces.

Up, up and away

When you offer parents a way to turn “just another shopping trip” into fun for the whole family, they’ll find a reason to come back again and again. And every time they see your brand, they’ll get excited for their next family fun excursion.

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