Are you a family that enjoys traveling by car? Long car journeys can be a treasured experience, filled with playing games, listening to music, and munching on various snacks with your children.
If your family is planning a car trip and you want to limit screen time, here are some essential tips:
- Prioritize Safety
Invest in a car booster seat or car seat for your toddler or young children. In India, this is often overlooked but is crucial for safety. Securing your toddler properly makes feeding and playing much easier.
- Pack Plenty of Snacks
Keep a variety of snacks handy. Pack a bag of makhana or channas, and consider milk tetra packs if your child is over one year old. opt for finger foods and avoid sugary items like chocolates, cookies, candies, and cola drinks to prevent a sugar rush that can make the journey uncomfortable.
- Prepare a Toy Bag
Bring along plenty of sticker books, which are time consuming and great for keeping children occupied. For infants, sensory books are excellent for engagement. For toddlers, pack feel books, musical toys, and animal figures. These items can keep them entertained for a long time.
- Create a Music Playlist
Prepare a Spotify playlist with your child’s favourite tunes. White noise can also be handy for calming them and helping them sleep.
- Limited Screen Time
After trying all the above, you can allow some iPad time with their favourite animated movie.
Remember, it’s okay for kids to get bored sometimes. You don’t have to constantly entertain them. Just go with the flow and enjoy your vacation.