Going on a road trip with the kids? Remember these essentials

Going on a road trip with the kids? Remember these essentials: 

1. Trash bags

2. Wet wipes

3. Comfortable car seats for kids, adapted for their age

4. Kleenex

5. Car seat organizer

6. Portable charger and cords

7. Camera

8. Activity books and coloring books

9. Crayons, pencils and pens. …

10. Road-trip games and books, e.g. Travel Scavenger Hunt , Spot It! …

11. Magnetic car games. …

12. Extra diapers/wipes/clothes/quiet toys for the youngest ones.

13. Books or audio

14. Movies

15. Water and insulated water bottle

16. Music playlist

17. Snacks and Cooler

18. First Aid Kit 

19. Blankets

20. Pillows

21. Stuffed animals

22. Change of Clothes

23. Paper towels

24. Towels

25. Music playlist

26. Flip Flops (Unless you’re traveling in the dead of winter, bring flip flops for the kids to put on when they get out of the car. It’s easier and quicker than putting on shoes.)

27. Flashlight

28. Headphones

29. Car emergency kit

30. Spare set of keys

31. Check the car before setting out. Make sure your car is ready to go. Have a maintenance check and fill the vehicle with gas before the big trip.