As avid road trippers, these are our tried and true favorites for an enjoyable trip.
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Kid Activities
Organization and Essentials
Emergency and Automotive
Kid Activities
Mess free way to keep the kids busy.
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These are so fun. I prefer them for a little bit older kid, maybe 4 +. They are mess free and fun to manipulate. Plus the possibilities are endless.
WikkiStix Sensory Fidget Toy, Arts and Crafts for Kids, Non-Toxic, Waxed Yarn, 6 inch, Reusable Molding and Sculpting Sticks, American, Assorted Colors, 24 Count (Pack of 1), Multi
My kids use these constantly and we keep them in the car all the time. They are mess free reusable and very user friendly for even littlest friends. Pro Tip: Make sure you keep the pen attached. They can be easily lost if not attached.
LCD Writing Tablet, 2 Packs Drawing Pads for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Old 8.5 Inch Colorful Lines Doodle Scribble Boards Educational Toys for Boys Girls Road Trip EssentialsTravel Game Toys,Pink+Blue
This is another favorite that we use all the time. It has about ten reusable pages and a set of markers. What I love about this book is it has a pouch attached for the markers, it Velcros closed, and it has a handle. It's super easy to carry into a r...
Ccinnoe Erasable Doodle Book for Kids-Toddlers Activity Toys Reusable Drawing Pads with 12 Watercolor Pens, Preschool Travel Art Toy, Road Trip Car Game Writing Painting Set
A kid friendly tablet. We really try to limit screen time at home and when we travel, but honestly when your on hour 15 of a 20 hour road trip and the kids are bored and pestering each other. A tablet can save the day. I like this one because parents...
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids tablet, 10.1", 1080p Full HD, ages 3–7, 32 GB, Lavender
This game was a fun time filler especially with my 6 year old. I love that it's compact and reusable.
Briarpatch I SPY Travel Card Game for Kids, Entertain Children on a Long Road Trip with a Hunt and Seek Card Game, Multi, (639)
My aunt got these for my daughter on our last trip. They have been a hit and have kept her occupied for hours. She has the princess set, but I'll definitely be getting another set for our next trip.
Skillmatics Art Activity Dot It - Animals, No Mess Sticker Art for Kids, Craft Kits, DIY Activity, Gifts for Ages 3 to 7
They are just great a fidget to keep those hands busy. I like the ones with letters because you can practice letter identification or spelling words.
Pop-n-Teach Alphabet Pop It Rainbow Fidget Toy with Letters - Round Bubble ABC Pop Its - Popits for Kids - Toddlers Poppers Sensory Learning Toy
One of my greatest parenting accomplishments was realizing that if I just left a pair of headphones for each of my kids in the car life would be better. It was such an easy thing that has changed the game. We have a rear seat entertainment system, bu...
2 Pack of SIMOLIO Kids Headphone with Mic, Safe for Kids with Volume Limited, Wired Headphones for Girls,Boys,On-Ear Kids Headphones for School,Travel (Mint,Pink)
These were a hit our last road trip!
Melissa & Doug Reusable Puffy Sticker Wild Adventures Play Set 3-Pack (118 Stickers: Safari, Dinosaur, Ocean) - Reusable Puffy Sticker Book Activity Sets For Travel
Organization and Essentials
Love these for meals and snacks in the car
My Travel Tray - Made in USA - A Cup Holder Travel Tray for Car Seats, Enjoyed by Toddlers, Kids and Adults! (Dino Green)
Helps keep all items organized and contained in the backseat.
Car Seat Organizer - Passenger Seat Organizer, Collapsible Small Car Seat Storage Organizer for Console Front or Back, Automotive Backseat Organizer with Belt 4 Cup Holders for Kids Accessories Drinks
When going on a roadtrip getting kids to take naps is a must. We usually leave supper early in the morning in hopes that our kids sleep the first couple hours. I find the comfier they are the better they rest, also the janky neck they get from fallin...
BCOZZY 3-7 Y/O Kids Travel Pillow for Car & Airplane, Soft Kids Neck Pillow for Traveling in Car Seat, Provides Double Support for Toddlers Head & Chin in Road Trips, Washable, Small Size, Navy
We started using these with my son as soon as he moved to forward facing. I love these trays! They can hold a tablet, have a meal, color, or build on them. Plus the storage on the side is great for crayons and markers. It also clips behind them in th...
Lusso Gear Kids Travel Tray for Toddler Car Seat, Travel Tray for Kids Car Seat, Lap Tray for Airplane, Kids Travel Desk Essential Accessories, Carseat Table Tray for Kids Road Trip Activities (Black)
I personally love an ice cold drink and,I have invoked the same level of maintenance on my children. We love these tumblers! They keep drinks cold, are a great size for little hands, and have a straw. Plus they fit in the snack trays from my last pos...
REDUCE 14 oz Coldee Tumbler, 2 Pack – Reusable Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Cup with Straw and Lid – Small and Perfect for Kids – Gripster Finish, Melon and Candy Apple
Snacks are the key to happiness on a road trip. Now pair an activity with a snack, winner winner chicken dinner!! I like it can help my kids to pace themselves and give them independence. I fill it and say these are your snacks to x point.
GoBe Kids Snack Spinner Bundle with Hand Strap and Sticker Sheet - Reusable Snack Container with 5 Compartment Dispenser and Lid | BPA and PVC Free | Dishwasher Safe | No Spill, Leakproof
Not the most glamorous items, but please learn from our mistakes. More than once we would have loved to have these on a car ride. IFYKYK...eww. So keep one in the door or seat pocket for easy reach. That way when you here the dreaded. " My tummy does...
CLOUDBERG 24 Pack Blue Emesis Bags Disposable for Kids, 1000 ml Vomit Bag for Morning Sickness Bags, Portable Nausea Bags for Pregnant Women,Barf Bags with Leak Resistant Design car and Travel
This one probably also needs no explanation. When your on a country road and your little one starts asking to go to the bathroom. It's best to be ready!
Travel Potty,2-in-1 go Potty, Toddler Travel Potty, Portable Toddler Potty, Travel Potties Foldable,Go Potty With Storage Bag & Toilet Brush,Apply to Seat Emergency Toilet for Car,Outdoor
This is my favorite car phone holder. It hold my phone securely, fits my loopy case, I can still charge my phone, and it has never fallen down. Basically, it is perfection and under $20. I highly suggest you give it a try.
AINOPE Phone Mount Holder for Car Vent 2023 Upgrade Gravity Car Phone Holder Mount with Newest Air Vent Clip Auto Lock Hands Free Cell Phone Holder Car fits for iPhone 14 Pro Max 13 12 & All Phones
Trash happens! Whether it's receipts or straw wrappers, I feel like it's always something. This mini trashcan is great it can either clip to your car or I have mine in the door. It's helped a lot to keep the random scraps of paper at bay.
Accmor Car Trash Can with Lid, Mini Auto Dustbin Garbage Organizer with One Roll Plastic Trash Bag, Automotive Garbage Container Bin for Vehicle, Home, Office
We always need tissues in the car and never thing about it until we have a hand full of snot. We've all been there. Driving down the highway and the BIG sneeze hits! It's always a mess and compact tissues within reach fix that problem quick. I like t...
Car Tissues with Lotion, 4 Packs Cylinder Car Tissue Holder, Travel Tissues Box, Perfect Fit for Car Cup Holder, Round Tube Tissue Container
I like big cups and I can not lie! I love that this gives me a usable cupholder for my oversized water bottles and tumblers plus the added storage is a nice touch.
JoyTutus Cup Holder with Storage Box, Cup Holder Expander for Car, Large Car Cup Holder Adapt Most Regular Cup Holder 18-40oz, fit in 2.75-3.25inch Car Holder, with Attached Organizer
Emergency and Automotive
You would be surprised how many injuries can occur in a car. I was shocked to go through an ENTIRE mini first aid kit on our last drive through the mountains. Our kids could not stop falling at the rest stops. My son still talks about "falling down t...
Johnson & Johnson Travel Ready Portable Emergency First Aid Kit for Minor Wound Care with Assorted Adhesive Bandages, Gauze Pads & More, Ideal for Travel, Car & On-The-Go, 80 pc
Batteries die…lights get left on…be ready. When you are 1,000 miles from home is not when you want to realize you should of got jumper cables.
Energizer Jumper Cables for Car Battery, Heavy Duty Automotive Booster Cables for Jump Starting Dead or Weak Batteries with Carrying Bag Included (16-Feet (4-Gauge)
Tires also have a tendency to go flat at inconvenient times. These are also great for all those obnoxious floats you will ineveitable buy at the beach.
VacLife Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor - Air Pump for Car Tires (up to 50 PSI), 12V DC Tire Pump for Bikes (up to 150 PSI) w/ LED Light, Digital Pressure Gauge, Model: ATJ-1166, Yellow (VL701)
This kit has all those essentials in one to help with any automotive emergency on the road.
Car Emergency Safety Kit Bag with Portable Air Compressor, First Aid Kit, Heavy Duty Roadside Auto Emergency Kits Jumper Cables Tow Strap Tire Pressure Gauge, Headlamp, for Women, Men, Teen