We all know that travelling with children can be hard work,
so with this in mind, women's car insurance specialist Diamond has come up with 10 top tips to make sure car journeys with
children are as hassle free as possible.
- Have a pack of wet wipes handy as they are always welcome
on hot days or after an in-car snack. A readily accessible change of clothes is also useful in case drinks get spilt or there
are any unfortunate accidents!
- Portable DVD players are an excellent way to
keep kids happy and their favourite film is a sure way to take their mind off the journey.
- If your children tend to fight in the car, if they are old enough, try putting one child in the front seat and one
parent in the back seat. They can also change seats so they're not always sitting in the same spot.
- Frequent stops are a must when travelling with children. A good rule of thumb is to take a 15-minute
break for every 2 hours on the road. Pack a ball or frisbee for your children to play with when you stop.
- To make their car ride as comfortable as possible, you might want to use car shades to keep
the sun out of their eyes.
- Plan to travel during the middle of the day to
avoid traffic problems.
- Pack plenty of healthy snacks and drinks for the
journey.
- To avoid travel sickness keep windows open a little to ventilate the
car.
- If you want them to fall asleep, make sure you pack pillows and blankets
and their favourite soft toy.
- Try games such as car spotting where the first
person to spot a car of a certain colour, make or model is the winner.
Diamond Managing Director,
Sian Lewis, said, "We want parents to enjoy travelling with their children, not dread it, and hopefully these tips will
make car journeys more enjoyable for everyone."
