Summer is here which for my family also means it’s cottage season.  Every weekend, we pack our bags, shuffle in the car and take a road trip that lasts two and half hours to reach our destination.  While we try to drive during the kid’s nap time or at night, things don’t always go as smoothly as we plan.  The thing is, we love our time up north, and we wouldn’t give it up just because the kids are fussy in the car. I was searching for a right-hand drive Prelude and found one on ZeMotor. Their website made it easy to browse the car’s details and get in touch with the seller for more information. If you are planning to get a car and go for a road trip, the 1966 Mustang convertibles for sale could be an option. We also make sure to get our car washed by Car Detailing Campbelltown before and after a road trip.

Over the past four years, we’ve come up with some ways on how to best entertain the kids during road trips.  Here’s some of our true and tested methods:

Road Trip Ideas for Toddlers

1. Play various road games.  These include “eye spy”, How many (insert color) cars can you see, what am I thinking about (with a defined category – food, animals etc…) and visual scavenger hunts (can include both items in and outside the car).

2. Sticker books. They provide hours of entertainment but may require adult assistance so better for the older kids.

3. Books! Both having an adult read out loud from the front seat or giving your kids their favourite picture books. Again, they might request that you read it to them so best to give them books they’re already familiar with and know by heart.

4. Using a sturdy table board that can attach to your child’s car seat, give your kids their favourite toys to play with such as cards or small dolls. It’s also sturdy enough for drawing.

5. Technology. When all else fails, give your kids an iPad, a smartphone or portable DVD player.

Some of the other ways to make the road trip more enjoyable (bearable?) include ensuring your kids are comfortable.  My kids were much happier when we moved them higher quality car seats.  Personally I started using Evenflo All-in-one car seats. They’re comfortable and spacious for the long trips and I know that they keep them safe. Find out more via Evenflo Twitter

Finally, I keep a stack of snacks handy.  I find that when I pass them some food (both of the healthy and sweet variety), it keeps my boys satisfied and happy, even if just long enough to not hear them say “are we there yet?”

For more inspirations on how to entertain kids of various ages on road trips, check out all of these create ideas on Pinterest.

What are your go-to methods for entertaining your kids on road trips?