How to do long road trips with kids?

These are the top ten road-trip tips I learned.
  1. Don't Plan Long Driving Days. These become increasingly harder as your kid ages. ...
  2. Add Buffer Time and Then Some. ...
  3. Road Games Are Key. ...
  4. Keep Everyone Fed. ...
  5. Consider the Potty. ...
  6. Prepare for Messes. ...
  7. Rethink Your Changing Table. ...
  8. Plan Park-and-Play Stops.




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Rather than stressing yourself out about frequent stops, build them into your road trip itinerary. Kids shouldn't be in their car seats for more than two hours at a time. Make frequent pit stops for food, bathroom breaks, diaper changes, and to get the blood flowing.

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After your child reaches about 4 years old, travel suddenly gets much easier! Your children will start pulling some of their own weight and will begin to be capable of making long-lasting memories. Every year, you will find that you have more and more options for exciting travel!

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Gilboa suggests that you plan on stopping about every two hours. How long you can drive really depends on your kids' dispositions, but ideally you'll stop every two to three hours so everyone can get out of the car, stretch their legs and have something to eat. Think beyond rest stops.

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Traveling is already stressful, so adding a young child to the mix can really ramp up a parent's stress. Fortunately, there are several things a parent can do in advance to anticipate the discomfort their little one may be experiencing and take steps to get it under control early.

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