How much do you rule the road when it comes to traveling by car with kids? Check off all the road tripping tips you know and we'll tell you if you bring the fun to the freeway or if you're driving flat.
You can use a cereal storage bin lined with a
plastic grocery bag for trash to keep messy floors at bay.
A dollar store shower caddy doubles as a handy tote for
drive-thru food, keeping every fry and shake in place.
Use a multi-port charger and cable to keep everyone’s
electronics charged.
Hand out inexpensive car bingo boards when it’s time to take
break from screens. They’ll take in scenery without knowing it!
Use a shoe organizer to keep back seats neat and small
things handy.
Keep an emergency kit with first aid, paper towels, tissues,
wipes and hand sanitizer for unexpected spills, accidents and other
emergencies.
Be prepared with a car sick bag including extra water,
Gatorade, motion sickness bands, snacks and nausea medicine.
Keep extra napkins and utensils on hand so you’re prepared
for any and all road food you encounter.
Granola bars, crackers, fresh fruit and trail mix are
perfect for snacking on the go. Pack a lot just in case there’s an unexpected stretch
between rest stops and use disposable drinking cups to dole them out.
Make sure every device has headphones, the correct charging
cables and/or batteries. Also make sure everything works before loading it into the car.
Download the Charmin Sit or Squat app to find a clean
bathroom near you.
Make a DIY “Are We There Yet” map so non-drivers can
follow along and answer their own questions.
Pack small versions of your favorite games. Magnetic boards
work best!
For kids too small to follow a map, keep a road trip countdown chart so you can show how many stops or milestones along the way and
yank them down as you pass them.
Lap desks are essential for eating, coloring, playing and
more. A soft desk is safer in case of accidents.
A neck pillow will keep them comfy and prevent the
dreaded droopy neck.
Keep Legos in a DIY lunch box kit. A metal case, hot glue
and Legos is all you need.
A kid-friendly travel journal will not only keep them busy,
but will also make a nice keepsake for them to remember their trip.
An old DVD case becomes an anywhere mini coloring book that
keeps paper and pencils neat and very packable.
There’s nothing worse than constantly picking up dropped
sippy cups. A short tether will safely keep cups from straying too far.