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How to Survive a Road Trip With the Little Ones!

By: Dolores Jameson

A famous writer once said that there are only two ways to travel in general, one is first-class and the second one is with children. Anyone who has small children will agree that traveling with kids, especially on long road trips, can be trying for adults and tough on little ones. However, there are some things that you can do to make the miles move a little faster, and even make the drive fun. Just do your basic planning and with a little luck, you can be ahead of the game. Here are some basic tips that you can follow to make traveling with the kids a more pleasant experience.

Is your ride good enough?
Remember that you will be rolling together in such a small space for an extended time. Still, some cars are simply better suited for a family journey than others. If you feel your car is not suited, then think rental. If you rent something bigger like a minivan, the comfort level you gain might be worth it, in addition to avoiding putting too much mileage on your own vehicle. Don't forget to bring your own safety seats for the kids. If you have the budget, an RV would be ideal. Even with the higher cost, it might balance it off if you can use it for lodging and dining, hence, you save a small fortune on hotels and restaurants.

You have to keep 'em amused!.
Driving for hours can really be boring so having some in-car entertainment could really help to break the monotony. Think movies or music or crayons and drawing pads, even books!. Portable electronics are now affordable these days so consider bringing those dvd players, gaming systems and music players. Frequent road trippers may want to invest in DVD systems that can be mounted to the interior roof or in the headrests of certain car makes and models. Classic travel games like car bingo and the license plate game and Magna Doodles are also good entertainment. Consider versions with magnetic or stay-in-place pieces. It might also be a good idea to bring soft travel trays or any stable surface that the kids can play or have snacks. For the snacks, pack healthy ones and plenty of them, prepared in single-serving containers, along with water and juice boxes in a cooler. You will also want to keep wipes and a change of clothes handy in case of any spills. And so that your car doesn't become a wastebasket on wheels, remember to bring a litter bag. These bags can also serve as a barf bag in case someone gets car sick.

Try to go with the flow.
Be aware that the little ones might not endure as long as the adults. That means yo need to know when to make stops, let the kids stretch out a bit, get some fresh air and of course, do the usual bathroom breaks. Quick tip on the bathroom breaks: Toilet-seat toppers for use in public restrooms can help prevent the spread of germs, and for those times when you can not find a restroom in a hurry, pack a portable potty as a last resort. Also time your travel to avoid rush hours in metropolitan areas and construction delays. Trying to stick to your at-home routine as much as possible may help young children adjust to temporary life on the road. That means nap times should be on the usual times and this should influence when you take a break at hotels to get some sleep. Bringing things that are familiar to the kids, such as a favorite blanket or pillow, helps a lot. If napping inside the car, sun shades are great too. Lullaby music and a soothing portable night light can further set the mood for sleep.

If you follow the basic steps above, you will ensure a relaxing road trip with the little ones and then you will find that going first class is not really necessary and what really makes it worthwhile is that you are spending memorable times with your kids.

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