Catch the last sunny warm days and hit the road!
Be more adventurous and plan a scenery escape from your home activities. Before you get into the car and start your escapade, take wise advice on how to organize a car for a road trip with toddlers.
Oh, and sometimes is even more challenging when you have a child and a dog in the car.
I would say you need to practice a whole week of meditation before a trip like this, but moments with your kids are priceless.
No matter how many times you will hear the question “Are we there yet” the experience of a road trip is full of joy. Especially when you are well prepared for it.
It is important to be said that while driving you must be 100% focused on the road and let someone else in the car handle all the distractions kids will produce.
Here is why a well-organized car for a road trip is something that would help to have a more pleasant, and of course safe trip.
Get your seat belts securely fastened, and let the “wheels on the car go round and round”.
How to Organize Road Trip With Toddlers
It would be better to plan ahead and eliminate all eventually stressed situations with good organization skills. Don’t leave everything to be done in the morning before you go on your journey.
Prepare your toddler in advance as you describe to him the places you are going to visit, what he will see, and etc.
Showing him the route of a map you are going to, or pictures of the places would help.
- Car Check– Before you set a departure time for your road trip, make sure your car is completely ready. Check the fuel, tires, oil level, wiper spray, and not least car documents. You shouldn’t forget to check your own documents, and insurance. Not least, make sure the kid car seat is securely fastened.
- Prep And Pack In Advance– Packing for a road trip needs as much attention as packing for a plane. Yes, you can always get something you have forgot from the store or gaz station, but don’t forget you are with kids. And forgotten toy, or favorite game could ruin the whole journey. In other words, pack everything carefully and don’t miss a thing from the list. Place the bigger bags on your trunk in adnvance.
- Mark you route– Plan the routes you will take. Check in advance for any planned maintance and high-way requirements beforehand.
- Choose variety of entertainments, and kid- friendly songs– all kind of toys, crafts, and games should be picked and stored in advance. Be ready to sing and repeat loud all Cocomelon songs.
Tips To Organize Your Car For A Road Trip
Remember that you will be in the car for a longer period of time, and you need to have enough sources of entertainment, and of course food.
No matter how many stores, gas stations, and restaurants you will stop for a break, you need to be ready to offer snacks and drinks any time of the trip.
Of course, this is a great option to turn your car into a four-wheel bin. So stop everything before it actually begins with these simple but great tips on how to organize your car for a road trip.
- Rooftop Carrier– buy or borrow a rooftop carrier in case you have more luggage, and the trunk is not enough to store all the suitcases, bags, and equipement.
- Backseat Organizers– these are a must! You can add there all the snack packs, bottle of water, toys, and books for your toddler. So they can reach everything they want, and you don’t need to stop anytime they want a different toy, or snack.
- Keep your clean– a bag for trash is not an option. Add car trash organizer on the back seats, and front seats too, so you will avoid all the clutter on the car floor.
- Portable Potty– if your kid is on potty stage, this is a real lifesaver.
- Suction cup shower caddies– ideal option to store crayons, small toys, and snacks on the backseat window.
- Individual Snack Bags– this is the ideal way to store and organize small snack portion.
- Sippy Cups– avoid spilling bevarages all over the car and prepare sippy cups for all toddlers.
