Whether
you’re driving an hour and a half down the road or road tripping right across
the UK, it’s no secret that long journeys with children can be difficult.
Sitting in the car for long periods of time is enough to make anyone irritable,
let alone your little ones who would rather be running around with their toys
in tow. It’s important to keep children happy and entertained during long car
journeys for the sanity of everyone in the car. To keep your little ones
content during a long drive, and to avoid any cranky tantrums, follow our tips
below:
Pack drinks and snacks
Everyone is
irritable when they’re hungry and children are far happier when their stomachs
are satisfied, so make sure you’ve got plenty of drinks and snacks on board.
Stock up on healthy snacks such as fruit, crackers and cereals, but don’t
forget to pack one of their favourite treats too. It is also a good idea to put
drinks into sippy cups beforehand to avoid any spillages along the way.
Bring some toys
Remember
that children love to play, and this still applies when in the car. Fill up a
shoebox with their favourite small toys such as figurines, dolls, legos and
cards. This won’t take up too much room in your car but ensures that they have
some things to keep them occupied in the backseat.
Take a kids travel pack
You can buy
children's travel packs in shops or make your own - both are easy. Travel packs
usually include fun activities to keep children entertained while travelling,
such as sticker packs, puzzle books, colouring pads and magazines along with
some crayons or pencils.
Make the most of technology
Today, we
have the luxury of advanced technology and you can use this to your advantage
during a long car journey. Bring an iPad or tablet along and make the most of
the fun and child-friendly apps available; playing interactive and educational
games can keep the kids occupied for hours. If you don’t have a tablet,
consider taking a portable DVD player so that they have something to watch
during the trip.
Don’t forget the stopovers
Just because
you may not need the toilet or want to stretch your legs, it doesn’t mean that
your children don’t. A long journey in the car can be tiresome which is why it
is best to make use of numerous stopovers along the way. This gives your
children a chance to have a run around, burn off some energy, get some fresh
air and use the toilet. They will re-enter the car feeling refreshed and ready
for the next leg of the journey.
At First
Self Drive, we offer affordable vehicle hire in Norwich. Whether you need
long-term hire for a long road trip or a last minute short-term hire for a
small journey, we’ve got you covered with our quality vehicles and excellent
customer service. For more information, simply visit our
website
today.
