Are you tired of always hearing the same chorus of “are we there yet?” every time you are on a family road trip? Whilst a few rounds of eye-spy and nursery rhymes might cut it for road trip entertainment with your under 5’s, as your kids grow older, there are far more exciting and challenging games you can play in the car. One of the best ways to pass the time on a family road trip is by playing…
Taking a family road trip soon? Nobody, not even an adult, can sit in a car for hours on end without SOMETHING fun to do! Whilst we have dozens of hot tips for road tripping with kids, simply nothing (other than maybe a good supply of snacks!) will help you through long-distance driving quite like a great selection of travel toys for the car. The best toys for car trips are ideally: Electronics such as small tablets, smartphones, or…
Whether it’s just around the block to get the milk or taking on a much longer family road trip with your tot, keeping your baby entertained in the back of the car while you drive is essential. We have traveled by car extensively with our three kids and had easy-going through to incredibly rambunctious and difficult-to-please babies along the way! There are important safety considerations to take into account, too, when you are giving a baby a toy that…
Heading out on a long road trip with your toddler soon? Or heck, even an hour-long journey down the road can feel like a million miles when there’s a little one in the back crying out for your attention AND to be entertained. Before you embark on a long car journey with a toddler, you need to check out this guide to the most appropriate toys for toddlers in the car. What Makes a Great Road Trip Toy for…
Ready to hit the road but simply dreading the impending hours you’ll be stuck in the car with your little one? Road tripping with a toddler can be a daunting task. On top of trying to maintain their normal routine, it’s not easy to entertain a little one when you’re not in easy arms reach, and they’re strapped into their car seat. Toddlers are far more alert than babies; more vocal in their needs than older children and have…
Got a long drive ahead? Wondering how on earth your going to keep the kids entertained mile after mile? We all know that long hours on the road can be challenging, especially for your littlest passengers. It simply isn’t a family road trip without some games up the sleeve. Family road trips with games are not only fun and exciting, but they also offer many incredible benefits. These benefits include: So, if you’ve got a family road trip ahead,…
Keeping families entertained when you hit the road this summer When you’re planning a family road trip, it’s best to have a selection of entertainment available. This not only provides much-needed variety, but it also takes the different ages and interests of your family members into consideration. If you’re like us, you may not want your bub to be glued to their tablet for the duration of the drive, and there are only so many DVDs you can bring…
If you’re planning a family road trip with children of any age, you know that it’s best to have a variety of activities on hand. Digital versions of books are an excellent alternative to lugging a bagful for each child. However, it’s not always possible to sit and read with your child, especially if you’re in the front driving and they’re in the back. There’s also the dreaded possibility of your child getting carsick due to reading, and that’s…
