Young kids and car travel
Can you honestly say it’s a pleasurable experience taking the little ones out in the “family car” for an outing at the weekends? More often than not we have just cleared the end of the our road when the familiar question comes loud and clear from the back seat of the car “Are we nearly there yet?”
We tend to stop off quite regularly to let the children stretch their legs and have a little run around, but sometimes this just is’nt really possible and that’s when we have to turn to plan B.
Generally we muddle through, but here are a few tips for surviving car travel with kids.
One: Always try to allow plenty of time for stops. Maybe 2 hours of car time, then a welcome break, this seems a good idea with young children.
Two: Prior to the journey let them get a special backpack or bag together with crayons, books, toys, activity sets, stickers, handheld games and maybe even including some new wrapped surprises for little kids.
Three: Small board games can be a good investment.A tray would be helpful for this or just something to put the game on. If these special games are kept just for the car journeys they will probably not become bored with them.
Four: Bring plenty of snacks, such as fruit, crackers, juice packs, and treats, also an insulated bag for cold drinks would be a great idea, especially in hot weather. Plastic cups, elastoplasts and a towel, will more than likely come in very useful. For the “pit stops” a frisbee and ball for a little play around is a good way to expend some energy and one thing which is a must is of course baby wipes no matter how old your kids are.
Five: Stories on audiobooks can make the miles fly by. Maybe even play a story for the whole family on the car stereo, or if possible bring individual players for your kids. Make sure you visit your local library to choose some stories beforehand.
Six: Stop off at Burger King or MacDonalds and whilst Mum and Dad get a much needed snack or bite to eat the children can have a break in the playrooms. Or let the kids burn off energy while you order their food “to go” to eat later in the car.
Seven: The promise of a picnic is always a winner. The children can let off steam and you save money on food!
So, taking all this on board hopefully the children will be happy and Mum and Dad enjoy the family outing too!
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