Are you planning a family trip any time soon? While the thought of being stuck in a car with your entire family for a few hours straight might induce a little anxiety, it doesn’t have to be stressful. On the contrary, consider this trip as a chance to get closer with your family and have some fun! Our useful tips can help you make this road trip unforgettable.
1. Pack Plenty of Snacks & Drinks
Nothing slows down a road trip more than multiple stops. Having snacks and drinks prepped ahead of time cuts down on the need to stop as well as the costs associated with buying food on the road. Don’t forget to use a convenient Car Organizer to keep all the snacks neat.
2. Keep Your Ride Clean
This one is pretty self explanatory, but trash piles up quickly on the road so it’s just easier to stay on top of cleaning it out at each stop. By the way, this useful Trash Bin is waterproof and can help you to maintain your car clean between the stops.
3. Take Steps to Stay Safe
We know how important it is for kids to remain seated and safely buckled in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt. To make the trip more comfy for your children, bring along a special Baby Car Seat Head Support Band. It keeps your kid’s head still and in place right in his seat during car rides.
4. Take Care of Your Wingman
Having your partner in the passenger seat is nice for navigation and company, but we all know that the most comfortable place for the road trip is a back seat of course. Nevertheless, your partner needs to feel comfy and relaxed too. These Headrest Pillows are comfortable and safe.
5. Keep Everything at Hand
When you’re driving you should be 100% focused. And if you need something, you should be able to reach it with one hand. With this Multifunctional Car Seat Organizer you can be sure all your daily essentials and must-haves are in place.
6. Keep Some Surprises up Your Sleeve
Don’t give the kids all of the activities or choices at once. If they start to get restless – you’ll have a surprise treat or toy ready. Scope out a few geocaches ahead of time that coincide with your planned breaks and have a quick treasure hunt. BTW, if your kids are tired or bored, good old movies or cartoons can enlighten their mood. And with this tablet holder watching movies in the car is much more comfortable.
7. Don’t Forget Your Fluffy Friends
We take our pets everywhere with us, and a road trip shouldn’t be an exemption. Afraid your car will be messy with your pets in there? This clever pet seat cover is made from a durable waterproof material that protects your vehicle from fur and shedding, mud, dirt, scratches, and chewing.
8. Make a CD or Playlist for Your Trip
Get the whole family involved in choosing favorites and make a mix you can play when you lose your favorite station or you’ve been driving so long that the popular songs start repeating. This Portable Bluetooth Speaker will let you enjoy your favorite songs all drive long.
9. Plan Your Stretch Breaks & Take Turns Driving
You can find all sorts of information online before your trip. That makes it easy to scope out the best rest stops or look for fast food restaurants that have a play area along your route. Also, if you’re traveling for long distances, take turns driving or assign roles and make sure the “navigator” also stays awake to entertain the kids and talk to the driver. Driving while everyone else in the car is sleeping is NOT fun.
10. Clean Up After the Trip Is Over
When your trip is over and everyone is back home, you’ll need to take care of your car. Even though you looked and planned everything ahead, your precious iron friend still needs to be cleaned after a long road trip. This great Portable Car Vacuum Cleaner will save your time and clean your car smoothly.
Of course, you should make sure your car is up-to-date on tune-ups and oil changes before hitting the road. Bring along an emergency road kit, too, filled with bandages, antiseptic wipes or spray, jumper cables, and other necessities.
If you follow these family road trip tips, we bet the miles on the road with your kids will zoom by!
Do you have any tips for planning a fun family road trip with kids or questions? Please let us know in the comments below!
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