![]() Since we’ve made this trek once before with our two older kid,s we kind of had an idea about what to expect. In preparation of our trip we decided to bit of research to make sure that we had a successful journey with three kids in the back seats. Also, with the long 2 day ride to Washington State, we worried about how many stops we really needed to make and how many stops were just “fun” stops. Since my daughter is newly potty trained the one thing we worried about when on the road with her is that she’d have to go #2 and not be able to tell us until we were too late and she got out of the car. ![]() And surviving a long road trip with kids takes a bit of planning. But being prepared for traveling with kids in the car has been something we’ve worked on. From days at the beach, to drives up to Disneyland and Great Wolf Lodge, to a road trip to Washington State, we’ve seen quite a bit of excitement. This summer has been full of fun memories for our family. These top 5 tips for surviving a long road trip with kids will help keep you and your family sane on your next fun road trip! If your road trip will take you to a different country, make sure you check on the local car seat rules. Your child's car seat should be the right size for them to keep them comfortable and safe. If you're travelling during the day, plan your route to include plenty of stops so your toddler can have a run and let off some steam. Some parents prefer to travel at night, so their toddler can sleep through the journey. Download your child's favourite programme or games onto a phone or tablet just in case you need it. It can be handy to have a back-up plan in case all else fails. Playing easy games, like I-Spy or spotting different coloured vehicles, can keep them busy and is a chance to increase your toddler's vocabulary and observation skills too. Instead, give your creative child a sticker book to fill in. Pens and pencils can drop under the seat in front and be hard to retrieve when you’re on the go. Ī favourite toy can help them drift off to sleep at naptime. Ī new to them toy can be a great distraction on a journey. Remember, you need to keep it simple when you’re planning car activities for a 3-year-old. We can't promise you won't hear “are we there yet?” before you even leave the end of the road but carefully planned car activities can help to keep kids occupied in the car. ![]() Pack these for your child and you to help ensure you arrive at your destination feeling and looking fresh. You can buy cup holders for some car seats to keep a drink close to your child. Again, bring more than you think you'll need in case you get stuck in a traffic jam. Plenty of water in their favourite beaker. Always bring along more than you think you'll need and pack some bag clips so you can seal half-eaten bags of food to limit mess. Make sure these items aren't stashed at the bottom of the boot but can be accessed quickly and easily when you need them.Įasy to eat on the go snacks. Essentials could range from snacks and their favourite toy to their potty. Write them down so you can tick off your checklist as you pack. Whether it’s your first big journey, or you want to improve on your last one, these are the things to do on a long car ride to stay relaxed and safe.Ī few days before you go, take a few moments to think about all the things you usually need during a day with your toddler. Luckily, with a bit of advanced planning, there are steps you can take to help the trip to go as smoothly as possible. Long-distance journeys with your toddler are something you'll need to master if your family live far away or you enjoy holidays. How to keep travelling fun: Secrets to successful long-distance journeys with your toddler
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