The perfect combination for a long car ride. I Spy Books – These are time consuming and fun for young children. We all enjoyed learning fun new things as we read the book out load during our drive. Packed with facts on topics ranging from the human body, animals, history, gadgets and much more. Here are a few of the types of books we brought along this year:ĭiscovery Kids: 1,000 Facts You Just Won't Believe – This book was a travel gift from grandma and it was a HUGE hit. Take a few minutes to choose books that relate to your child's favorite topics. Grab some of your favorites from home, and head to your local library to pick up some new books. Reading books is a great way to pass the time during long road trips. The container is then stored instead a reusable bag along with a blanket, small pillow and “drawing tray” (more about that in the Coloring Supplies section).Įach child is responsible for their own bag and the toys they select to bring are often the items that keep them entertained the longest during the trip. The only rule is that the lid has to close.
We have a small plastic shoebox container that the kids can fill with whatever they want. This gives them the opportunity to select their favorite toys and personal items. After all, if your family is going to be in the confines of a car for hours upon hours, preparation can be a lifesaver and reduce the amount of times you hear the phrase “Are we there yet?” Must Have Item #1 – Individual Travel BagsĪllow each of your children to pack a bag of there own. Planning for long car rides is especially important. Traveling with Kids – What to Pack for Long Car Rides Below are our recommendations for what to pack for long car rides when traveling with young children.
The length of the trips range from 8-12 hours and with each experience we've learned a few more tips for traveling as a family. Between visiting out of state family and friends and our annual vacation we take between 3-5 long road trips each year.
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