This is not your traditional road trip pack list, but don’t let that stop you from reading. These products will make your road trip infinitely better with kids and I’m not just talking about tablets and snacks.
You know the basics of packing, comfy clothes, entertainment, and food. What this road trip pack list has will help you both enjoy the trip and remember it.
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Map of Where You’re Driving
This first idea is one born out of a trip I did with my nephew. We drove from San Antonio, TX to Colorado in one day. I printed out a map of the route we were taking and put it on a cork board. Then, as we traveled, he could move the tack along map. He loved it and I loved not having to give him my phone to see how far we had gone.
Games NOT on a Tablet
Next up, games not on a tablet. Because believe it or not, they do get bored with the tablets and while a great use of killing time, it can be good to get them off the tablets too. The license plate game is one my niece and nephew both love.
Head to the shop to find lots of printable games for the road.
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Tiny Printer or Pop Up Camera for Photos
This next idea is fun for remembering your travels. I love this little printer that prints straight from the phone. The print quality is actually great and kids love the little pop up film.
If the printer isn’t for you, maybe a pop up camera is a fun idea. My niece loves getting to take pictures and see them printed.
Window Markers
Add window markers to your road trip pack list as a fun way to let kids draw on the car. I was on a tour in Australia once that had window markers and we played games this way. It’s really actually fun and kids absolutely love it. Make it special by saying it’s only for road trips.
Prize Box
Alright, if you’re going to play car games, you need prizes. If the idea of packing more “stuff” exhausts you, then don’t. Just take a few pieces of paper, write prizes on them, and let the kids pick one out when they win a game. It doesn’t have to be more stuff they win, it can be “pick the radio station” or “get an ice cream at the next stop”, or “gets to pick the restaurant tonight”. See? No need for more “stuff.”
Backseat Organizers
This last idea may seem a bit boring but it really does make a difference. Keep it all in one place with a back seat organizer.
