need ideas for acar ride

[kerrie]

Ok i have got time but i have alost of time since i lost my job to plan this. anyway my family is driving to fl on 9-23 this year adn i have two children under the age of 4 they ride very well and have since they where babies, I have dvds, coloring books and cars for my son(3) and currently nothign packed for my dd(2) but i usually keep all this in the car anyway since we go to maine alot. but what else i was hoping to bring books, but not sure what else i should bring can anyone through some ideas at me. The magenlan gps is going to route the trip in the past ive done 95 all the way and usually make great time. thnk you in advance

 

[DisneyDreams09]

I would say bring plenty of snacks. If you have a dvd player bring cartoons and movies. At their ages hopefully they will sleep some. Have a great trip!

 

[lisaloowho]

I am hoping this link will show up right for you. I have one of these and it is really nice to have on long trips. Pack it without them watching you so they get to discover what is inside.
http://images.google.com/imgres?img...308&sa=N&start=36&um=1&ei=c4LuSaa5GpLIM5qj0B4

I would also suggest neck pillows that go around the neck like this one because they do not slip down.
http://images.google.com/imgres?img...308&sa=N&start=18&um=1&ei=oYPuSb6pLIaeM-2MnCY

I made a tupper ware thing up that has typical emergency kit stuff. Things like band aids, bug bite spray, sun burn lotion, antacids, pain reliever, sun screen, a small sewing kit. I always keep that in my mini van no mater what.

If you look on ebay using the search words; "travel games." You might find some things your kids will enjoy. I think it helps to take frequent breaks for little ones so they can stretch their legs a bit. We often times will stop for picnics at parks when it is time to eat.

I have an 8yr old and the Nintendo DS is really great for traveling.

Car shades are great too, the kind that clings to the window.

I also get small toys ahead of time that I surprise him with along the way. Things like travel games and stuff that will keep him preoccupied a while.

Good luck to you!

 

[Erika]

I have a 3 year old who loves Auto Bingo. We don't bother with the 5 across- she just likes looking for things and sliding the doors closed.

I also just had this delivered yesterday and it's a lot nicer than I expected--

http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-...e=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1240405900&sr=8-8

When my daughter was 2 she LOVED the travel Magna Doodle.

Have a great trip!

 

[kerrie]

i have two magnadoodles, i am buying 2 car tables, and specail juice box holders. I will def get auto bingo. Or Ill make my own. THANKS

 

[kerrie]

I am looking into the big magna doodles, we are going to by 4 new movies, we wil get ones they haventy seen. we usually by 4 to 5 a year so well just put them away for the trip, I have a small tote like for shoes with bandaids, neosporain, glovees etc in the car at all times for booboos. never know when they come in handy. Does any one know what snack foods hold up well in the cooler, my kids love fruits and carrots.

 

[Erika]

I am looking into the big magna doodles, we are going to by 4 new movies, we wil get ones they haventy seen. we usually by 4 to 5 a year so well just put them away for the trip, I have a small tote like for shoes with bandaids, neosporain, glovees etc in the car at all times for booboos. never know when they come in handy. Does any one know what snack foods hold up well in the cooler, my kids love fruits and carrots.

My daughter loves the kids' Clif bars in honey graham. Also shelled walnuts and of course the classic goldfish crackers and pretzels-- living in Phoenix we've learned what fares well in the hot car :lol: