{"id":1909,"date":"2013-03-08T23:25:37","date_gmt":"2013-03-09T04:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/?p=1909"},"modified":"2013-09-07T15:03:15","modified_gmt":"2013-09-07T19:03:15","slug":"5-tips-for-road-trips-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/08\/5-tips-for-road-trips-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips for Road Trips with Kids","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Our family loves car trips, and as the one who makes the arrangements I am the one doing the road trip planning. \u00a0Since we have been on so many with our boys (10 since they were 4 months old) we now have all of the plans in place to make the trip as easy and fun as possible!<\/p>\n

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1. Plan your trip<\/h3>\n

The days of flying by the seat of your pants and just driving are gone when you decide to take your kids. \u00a0We have found that mapping your trip, picking out hotels and booking some are a great way to start. \u00a0We always order a Triptik<\/a> from our local CAA to give us a mapped out route. \u00a0I love being able to just flip a page to see what is coming ahead. \u00a0Just remember to order yours at least a week in advance since they are custom made.<\/p>\n

2. Book a Family Friendly Hotel that includes breakfast<\/h3>\n

While there are thousands of hotels to chose from choosing one that accommodates\u00a0families and includes breakfast is key to a great sleep and a great start to the day. \u00a0Our hotel of choice? \u00a0H<\/a>ilton Garden Inn<\/a>\u00a0Great hotels (over 500 to choose from worldwide), a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>refrigerator\u00a0and microwave in every room, complimentary internet access, family friendly extras like cribs, high chairs and playpens and best of all – a beautiful cooked to order breakfast every day. If you haven’t had their waffles, you must make that a priority!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3. Pack Snacks and Toys<\/h3>\n

When we head out on a car trip we always pack the boys favorite snacks and lots of toys to keep them entertained. \u00a0From long days in the car to restaurants along the way, kids need fun, interactive toys. \u00a0We love to pack activity boxes full of new fun and inexpensive toys. \u00a0This trip we got containers with handles that the boys could carry\u00a0themselves\u00a0and filled them with all kids of goodies from our local dollar store and craft store.<\/p>\n

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All of this fit into their activity packs!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Packed and ready for the trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Stop Often<\/h3>\n

While you may be tempted to just drive and drive until you get to your destination, frequent stops will keep you and your kids sane. \u00a0Kids need to run around, explore, and get a change of scenery. \u00a0Well timed stops can give everyone a chance to stretch their legs and gear up for the next leg of the journey.<\/p>\n

5. Pack wisely<\/h3>\n

Most road trips could be taken with just some money and your passport. \u00a0In my experience this doesn’t work very well when you have kids along for the ride. \u00a0Kids\u00a0inevitably\u00a0need more clothes than adults do. \u00a0They spill things, they often wear more than one outfit in a day and in the case of my 3 year olds, are very particular about what clothes are their favorites and which clothes they will not wear without at least one tantrum. \u00a0To making packing easier, for this trip we bought the boys super cool Melissa and Doug Trunkis<\/a> and we LOVE them! \u00a0We haven’t even left for our trip and the boys have been driving them all over the house. \u00a0I love that the boys can sit on the them while we pull, or they can\u00a0maneuver\u00a0it themselves. \u00a0I honestly believe these are the best luggage available for kids. \u00a0Durable, practical, and fun!<\/p>\n

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Our Trunkis with stickers and M&D Memory games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Road trips with kids are fun, full of adventure and a wonderful time to be together as a family. \u00a0While many of our friends think our upcoming 6 day journey is crazy, we think it is the perfect way to spend our holiday.<\/p>\n

What are your tips for road trips with kids?<\/h3>\n

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