This Road Trip Hack Makes Traveling with Kids Easier

Pre-baby we took long road trips all over the State of Texas and to Arkansas. Our family of four was confident about traveling in our car.

Now that we have a newborn it’s like starting all over. Packing alone takes a long time to go anywhere. The good news is that for the most part, he sleeps. That being said, I have a preschool daughter who gets easily bored and hungry non-stop. It’s easy to give her technology to keep her entertained, but too much of it can make her cranky. It’s all about balance.

Planning ahead and a simple road trip hack is essential to ensure a smooth road trip with kids. They get bored easily so it’s important to have a variety of activities and healthy snacks on hand.

This plastic shoe organizer is the perfect road trip hack

What items should you bring for road trips?

An organizer

I made an over the seat organizer using a plastic shoe organizer I wasn’t using anymore. I cut the bottom of it to make it fit and attached it to the seat. The clear pockets make it easy to see everything that is stored for quick and easy access.

Packable snacks

I realize that some parents don’t like their kids eating in the car at all, so this may not work for your family. Although I allow snacking in the car, I do try to make sure the snacks we bring are no mess.

That’s why I love to bring along Tree Top Apple Sauce Pouches. No-spill squeeze pouch is great for kids and they don’t make a huge mess.

Tree Top Apple Sauce Pouches are the perfect snacking option for families on the go this summer. They are available in a variety of great-tasting flavors so my daughter can’t use the excuse of being bored with them. Tree Top Apple Sauce Pouches are made with 100% apples from the growers’ local orchards and do not include high fructose corn syrup.

Kids activities

If your kids don’t get car sick, load up the car with fun and interactive books. My daughter loves to color so washable crayons and activity books are a must for any road trip. If your kids are older, consider crossword puzzles and connect the dots.

Cleaning supplies

Hand sanitizer, tissue paper, baby wipes, and trash bags.

Baby Essentials

Normally these items are in a diaper bag, but if you are looking for quick access consider packing these items in your organizer: Diapers, wipes, pacifier, diaper rash cream, etc. You can never have enough of these supplies.

I received this product sample from Babbleboxx on behalf of Tree Top to bring you this simple road trip hack. All opinions are my own.