Half the fun of going on a trip is the journey there; unfortunately, when you have a five year old as a travelling companion this is not often the case.
 
Here are five great ways to help them pass the time:
 
Travel games
 
Travel games are great. They are compactable and easy enough to stick into a bag without it taking up too much space. Most traditional games now come in travel size so you can probably pick up an old game you used to play and introduce your little one to it.
 
Colouring books
 
Most kids love drawing and colouring in so before you leave stock up on colouring books, colouring pencils and plain paper. Don’t forget the sharpener and rubber – every mum knows what can happen if their little one doesn’t like what they drawn.
 
Food
 
Bring food and plenty of it. Not only will it help you to save a fortune on the road but it will also mean that you will be able to feed a hungry child sooner rather than later. Stick with fruit, plain biscuits, crackers and jellies and avoid chocolate at all costs as it will probably melt and cause a mess.
 
Teddies and blankets
 
If your journey is overnight make sure you bring a blanket and your kiddie’s favourite teddy. You will have a better chance of them settling down and having a snooze if they have a few home comforts with them.
 
Portable DVD player
 
A portable DVD player is great for any occasion that involves kids sitting around for long periods of time. Let your little one choose their favourite DVD to bring and if possible invest in a new movie, but don’t show it to them until the journey has started. If a DVD player is out of your price range, a few CDs with your youngster’s favourite songs or even a book on CD would make a great substitute. Don’t forget the batteries.
 
You can store a few of these items in your car so you will have an emergency supply of entertainment for when you unexpectedly get stuck on a long journey, Road trips are only fun if the smallest members of the family are occupied and not allowed to become bored. 

Latest

Trending