Road trips are an incredible way of seeing a country up close. Whether you’re heading to another state or driving through foreign lands, it gives you all a fantastic sense of freedom. It’s also an excellent way of spending some quality time together. However, long hours, boredom and uncomfortable seats can spoil the whole experience. To make sure you have a safe car that’s full of happy and excited family and friends, don’t forget to pack these essential items.
Pillows and Blankets
Your whole family will benefit from pillows and blankets from home. They can add a bit of additional comfort to long journeys and instantly create a more welcoming feel to your car. Car seats can be very uncomfortable to sit in for extended periods of time, so having these items will keep everyone more comfortable for longer. They will also be useful to have if the temperature drops suddenly. Also, research the best neck travel pillows and eye masks for each member of your family. Neck pillows can give some additional support making it easier to fall to asleep and the eye masks can block out unwanted light for street lamps. These will be vital items to have, especially if you are driving through the night to your destination. Lack of sleep a recipe for disaster especially with young children, so having all the essentials for a comfortable night’s sleep is a must.
Spare keys
Misplacing a set of car keys is easy. They call fall out of pockets or be in a bag that gets stolen. So make sure you take your spare car key with you on your road trip. Only taking one set of keys could bring your trip to an abrupt end and cause huge disappointment to your family. Always remember to keep them in a separate location to your first set and make sure you can access them quickly.
First aid kit
This should be something you have in your car already. But if you haven’t you need to get one as soon as possible, especially if you are travelling with your children. Make sure you have plenty of bandages, pain relief tablets and anti bacterial wipes. You never know when an accident might occur or a headache might develop. So it’s always better to have it than not. Also, remember to pack your family’s medication, especially if it needs to be taken multiple times during the day. Motion sickness medication may also be something you want to include in your first aid kit. If your children have never been on a road trip before they may not react to the constant motion too well.
Audiobooks
Instead of listening to your kids favourite CD or playlist for countless hours, buy an audio book for you all to listen to. There are hundreds available from Harry Potter to classic fairy tales which you can choose depending on your child’s ages. They will provide some much-needed entertainment that will keep your kids quiet for an hour or so.
These essential items will make your road trip more comfortable and enjoyable. So no matter where you are traveling to, make these items a priority.
