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5 Ways To Make Traveling With Kids In A Vehicle Easier!

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May 3, 2017 Carlee at Fun Learning Life 43 Comments

A special thank you goes out to Nuby for inspiring this post “5 Ways To Make Traveling With Kids In A Vehicle Easier” by providing my kids with a Nuby Snack N’ Sip, opinions expressed are that of my own.

My husband and I were planning an upcoming spring break vacation to Southern Georgia and North Florida. We had already booked our hotel rooms, and started the process of deciding what we are going to do as well as how we were traveling to get there.

Since we were in driving distance of both of these destinations, we decided to take our SUV. However, we needed to be as efficient in our packing as well as tried to Make Traveling With Kids In A Vehicle Easier!

So after returning from our trip, here are a few of my tips for those also venturing out on the road this year!

1. Do the driving when the kiddos are asleep

We got up as early as possible and drove while it was still dark out. Our kids were not quite awake, so they just laid back and relaxed.

Be sure to also bring along a blanket or lovey to encourage naps along the way. Hopefully this way they wake up refreshed and in good moods.

 

2. Bring along books, games, or create busy boxes

I brought along coloring books and also added note pads, crayons, books and mini block sets to their busy boxes to keep them entertained.

Here are a few examples of Travel Busy Box Ideas I have created in the past. If your children use electronic devices, confirm they are charged as well as be aware of how much data you have available for them to use.

3. Easy to Grab Snacks

Nuby has these awesome cups that also come with a snack compartment called the Snack N’ Sip. These are convenient for younger kids to help avoid a mess, as well has hold items like mini pretzels, Goldfish, as well as fruit.

The Nuby Snack N’ Sip is intended for kids 12 months and up and contains active sippeezTM.  It holds up to 9 oz / 270 ml of liquid and 4.5 oz of dry snacks. It also has a No Spill 100% soft silicone flex straw and is BPA FREE.

Not only did my 4 year old enjoy having this container for our early morning trip, but my 8 year old daughter loved having access to a snack and milk before it was time to stop for breakfast.

 

4. Plan regular stops to stretch legs and go the bathroom

We made sure to visit the Georgia Welcome Center to grab fun photo opportunities as well as the Florida one to try out orange juice.

Another option is to time your stops near places you want your family to explore. This is a great way to sight see, grab a bite to eat, or take a break from a long road trip.

5. Wipes, Diapers, and a few Plastic Bags

Although my kids have outgrown diapers, we still have paper towels and wipes  that are easy to grab.

I suggest keeping a small bag with baby and toddler essentials handy and not packed away. In addition, bring along a couple plastic bags just in case you have a dirty diaper or one of your kids starts to feel nauseous.

 

Have additional tips for Traveling With Kids? Please share them in the comments below!

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I hope these tips to Make Traveling With Kids In A Vehicle Easier come in handy for your family! Look for the Nuby Snack N’ Sip at retailers like Amazon, Babies R Us, Walmart, and Target.

Carlee @ FLL

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Comments

  1. Erin W says

    May 3, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Give yourself plenty of time for stops and attending to kids. Don't rush through everything and make it stressful on everyone. Roll with the punches.
    Reply
  2. LaTanya says

    May 4, 2017 at 9:04 am

    Pack snacks and allow time for them to stretch their legs
    Reply
  3. Marty says

    May 4, 2017 at 10:50 am

    DVDs. It's the only way to get peace on a drive of more than two hours.
    Reply
  4. Audrey Stewart says

    May 4, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I always have car games to play with the kids.
    Reply
  5. Jessica Whitehouse says

    May 5, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    My kids carry their tablets on road trips. We make sure they are charged before the trip. Each kid has their own set of headphones and a backup battery pack. This means a quiet trip and no fighting.
    Reply
  6. jeremy mclaughlin says

    May 5, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    Always have plenty of snacks.
    Reply
  7. Ashley C says

    May 6, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Movies! It is our saving grace for long trips!
    Reply
  8. Charlene S. says

    May 6, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    My kids have a travel pack for the car. We put in snacks, drinks, coloring books/crayons, reading books and their fave stuffed animal for napping.
    Reply
  9. Lori Walker says

    May 6, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    We always bring a surprise activity for the carride.
    Reply
  10. rachel grover says

    May 6, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    bring movies with a laptop or portable dvd player. Snacks!!! Toys, books, play games. Sing songs!! :)
    Reply
  11. Edye says

    May 7, 2017 at 10:37 am

    I recommend bringing coloring books! :)
    Reply
  12. Valerie Mabrey says

    May 7, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Always keep wipes in the car and we have always made sure to get something new that can be played in the car. We also like to have a fun bag that every so many miles we reach in and good either a snack or a silly little toy or with older kids we put goofy things like empty candy box as a gag one.
    Reply
  13. Brittney House says

    May 7, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    Make sure to have plently of games/snacks to keep kids entertained and happy.
    Reply
  14. HilLesha says

    May 7, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    I always bring a Kindle to help fend off boredom.
    Reply
  15. Marilyn Nawara says

    May 7, 2017 at 9:40 pm

    Lots of things to keep them busy... snacks, car games, DVDs and books.
    Reply
  16. betsy says

    May 9, 2017 at 7:09 am

    we bring a potty seat for the trunk incase there aren't any places to stop
    Reply
  17. Natalie says

    May 9, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    These are great tips! I find that snacks and coloring books occupy kids for a while.
    Reply
  18. Diane Hamel says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    My grandchildren need a lot of activities for out road trips. I pack a backpack full of things to do and snacks for both of them...
    Reply
  19. Aubrey says

    May 14, 2017 at 11:34 pm

    Make lots of stops at parks so they can run around.
    Reply
  20. Jackie says

    May 18, 2017 at 11:54 am

    Always pick an extra outfit or two, and have wet wipes handy.
    Reply
  21. Jammie says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:44 am

    Make it into a game, we always like I spy
    Reply
  22. Denise Sachs says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:54 am

    I take along games and activities to keep them busy.
    Reply
  23. Ali Gilbert says

    May 19, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    I definitely need these!
    Reply
  24. Vera says

    May 22, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    We bring a cooler for food and find monuments along the way to our destination to check out and move around a bit.
    Reply
  25. susan smoaks says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:06 am

    we plan park stops to get out and run so the kids can use up some of their energy. it works for us.
    Reply
  26. Stephanie Liske says

    May 25, 2017 at 12:23 am

    I try to travel when they will sleep so that there will be no fighting.
    Reply
  27. Em Mahr says

    May 25, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Lots of snacks and activities keep my kids occupied. Recently, I started purchasing window clings from the dollar store and my little ones love to play with them on the backseat car windows - occupies them for hours!
    Reply
  28. Jenn says

    May 26, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Movies, snacks, extra milk, stretch breaks
    Reply
  29. Samantha says

    May 26, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Plan your trip times around nap times if you are only traveling one or two hours!
    Reply
  30. Janine H says

    May 27, 2017 at 12:32 am

    Gotta keep an open mind when traveling with kids, and don't expect to stick to a strict schedule
    Reply
  31. allison says

    May 27, 2017 at 9:07 am

    Audiobooks can be great to have. Thanks so much for the chances to win.
    Reply
  32. Shannon Baas says

    May 27, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    take plenty of breaks.
    Reply
  33. Jan Hammersmith says

    May 28, 2017 at 3:34 am

    Cherish the moments
    Reply
  34. Kathy Pease says

    May 28, 2017 at 7:24 am

    Coloring books and crayons always kept mine occupied
    Reply
  35. laura bernard says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:23 am

    Pack all your needs in advance!
    Reply
  36. Kayla Klontz says

    May 28, 2017 at 10:03 am

    Always pack snacks and drinks, make sure the kids have a potty break before they leave, play games in the car like iSpy and the license plate game! Bring tablets.
    Reply
  37. Jessica W. says

    May 28, 2017 at 11:18 am

    Brain games, coloring books and snacks work for us most of the time.
    Reply
  38. Anita Jude says

    May 28, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    bring snacks and drinks along the ride
    Reply
  39. Azeem says

    May 28, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    Pre plan the trip. Have water and snacks and short stops to use the bathroom
    Reply
  40. tonni says

    May 28, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    perfect for summer trips,
    Reply
  41. kasey kollman says

    May 28, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    bring a cooler full of your favorite juices and snacks
    Reply
  42. Sand says

    May 28, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    I always have necessary items available: wet wipes, trash bags, water, toilet tissue, soap. You never know when you will need them!
    Reply
  43. hannah says

    June 6, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    when we were kids, we did a lot of road tripping. What I remember made it fun, was my mom would buy us special things that we only got on trips. One of these was those large coloring books that came in a bag with markers/pencils/crayons. Remember those? We loved them. Also, traditional games that are magnetic so you can't loose the pieces.
    Reply

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