Things You'll Need:
- Food: individually wrap servings of fresh fruit and veggies, snacks, and even mini sandwiches, 4oz of beverages
- Portable games: electronic devices with fresh batteries and chargers, board games, playing cards
- Music
- Books: Print and Audio
- Videos
- Lunch Bags
- Portable Cooler
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Zipper Plastic Storage bags, of various sizes
- Outdoor Play toys, such as Frisbees, balls, or jump rope.
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Step 1
Plan out your trip in advance. If traveling by car, include stops along the way.
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Step 2
Create a family survival kit to include:
Food: individually wrap servings of fresh fruit and veggies, snacks, and even mini sandwiches, 4oz of beverages
Portable games: electronic devices with fresh batteries and chargers, board games, playing cards
Books: print and audio
Music
Videos -
Step 3
Use a lunch bag or small portable cooler that is easily accessible with a few items for immediate. Have an additional bag(s) to hold the extra items that may be stored in the trunk or near the back hatch. If individual family members have distinct eating needs, then bags should be packed and labeled for each person.
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Step 4
Prepare sleeping items with travel sized pillows and blankets. Storing them in an extra large zip lock bag will allow them to be stored and kept clean when not in use but accessible when needed.
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Step 5
Arrange for mini stops or stretch breaks every 2-3 hours. Children will be cranky and irritable without unrestricted opportunities to move. Include a ball, jump rope, Frisbee, or other items for outdoor play during the gas or restroom stops.
Comments
vikki9 said
on 7/27/2008 Pack lots of water too - it may increase the number of 'pit stops' but staying hydrated is a plus. Good ideas - thank you. *****