Going on a road trip with the kids? Remember these essentials

Going on a road trip with the kids? Remember these essentials

• Trash bags

• Wet wipes

• Comfortable car seats for kids, adapted for their age

• Kleenex

• Car seat organizer

• Portable charger and cords

• Camera

• Activity books and coloring books

• Crayons, pencils and pens. ...

• Road-trip games and books, e.g. Travel Scavenger Hunt , Spot It! ...

• Magnetic car games. ...

• Extra diapers/wipes/clothes/quiet toys for the youngest ones.

• Books or audio

• Movies

• Water and insulated water bottle

• Music playlist

• Snacks and Cooler

• First Aid Kit

• Blankets

• Pillows

• Stuffed animals

• Change of Clothes

• Paper towels

• Towels

• Music playlist

• Flip Flops (Unless you’re traveling in the dead of winter, bring flip flops for the kids to put on when they get out of the car. It’s easier and quicker than putting on shoes.)

• Flashflight

• Headphones

• Car emergency kit

• Spare set of keys

• Check the car before setting out. Make sure your car is ready to go. Have a maintenance check and fill the vehicle with gas before the big trip.