If your tween will travel by air at some point in the future, you may want to consider the items to pack in his or her carry on bag. It doesn't matter if your child is headed on a family vacation, or on a trip to visit relatives, tweens need a distraction or two, especially on long flights, or if a flight is delayed. Be sure you don't overload your child's carry on bag, unless of course, you want to carry it around the airport.

It's also a good idea to check with the airline ahead of time, to make sure you don't pack any items that aren't allowed on planes, and will likely be confiscated by security.
Below are a few items you may want to consider putting in your child's carry on bag.

What to Pack in Your Tween's Carry On Bag

Ipod (fully charged)

Portable DVD player (fully charged)

DVDs

Nintendo DS or DSi (fully charged)

Digital camera

Chapstick

A small snack

A notebook and pen or pencil

Deck of cards

Colored pencils

Magazine

A change of clothes and underwear

Travel game or a small magnetic game

Magic 8 Ball

Toothbrush and travel-size toothpaste

Stickers

Gum or mints

Small piece of fruit

A book

Suduku or a crossword puzzle book

Retainer or bands (if your child needs them for braces)

Small contact lenses case (if you child wears them)

Eyeglasses (if your child wears them)

Sunglasses

Other Concerns Regarding Your Tween's Carry On Bag

Be sure the bag doesn't exceed 45 inches (length + width + height)

Liquids may not pass through security, so pack shampoo and other liquid products in checked baggage