Ways To Keep Kids Busy In The Car (or Airplane)

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Thursday, May 25th, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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Keep the kids busy in the car

Summer is here!  That means trips to visit gramma, summer family vacations, long road trips and a lot of time in the car or on airplanes. Here are some great ways to keep kids busy in the car or airplane.  These will also keep them having fun and entertained so that hopefully, you’ll have far less “are we there yet” and “I have to pee” moments! 🙂

Get them organized

*High Road Kids Car Seat Cooler and Back Seat Organizer with Snack & Play Tray will keep their snacks, games and toys all in one place, so that each child can reach their favorites quickly!

*This BXT Car Seat Side Back Storage Organizer hangs on the back of seats, to allow for more room and easy access.

*These KIDTOP Backseat Car Organizers are amazing, because they fold up into a back pack for easy transport, carry all of the children’s favorite writing or coloring materials, and even have a fold down desk so they can draw and color!

*A super inexpensive back seat organizer is also an over the door shoe organizer, where the kids can put water bottles, toys, crayons, books and games in each of the pockets.

*Bead Organizers make for convenient and less-messy snacks, plus they are really inexpensive.  Each compartment can hold different snacks for the kids like cereal, grapes, crackers and more. Plus, they’ll store easily under the seat, and when latched close – no mess!

*If you stop for food on your ride, handing the kids a pack of chicken nuggets and sauce can get pretty messy.  Use these shower caddies as a cheap and easy way to store their food, napkins and drinks when eating meals on the road.

 Keep them entertained

*Crayola, Color Wonder Mess-Free Coloring, Stow & Go Studio includes art tools, an activity book markers, and even comes with its own storage case!  These are an easy way to keep kids busy in the car.

*Remember Fashion Plates?  Well they are BACK!  These comes in fun little storage boxes of their own, and are a wonderful way to keep the kids entertained, while enjoying some nostalgia of your own.

*Karaoke in the CAR?  YES!  This SELFIE Mic Set attaches to a cell phone with a selfie stick, so the kids can see themselves, and the words to their favorite songs while cruising in the car.

*You can’t go wrong with Sticker Scenes – these are books with stickers that easily stick and un-stick to the board book so kids can have fun creating scenes, acting out their imagination and having a great time while doing it.

*Spot It! On The Road game helps kids with recognition, visual perception and more, plus, it’s better than “I Spy,” right?! If you need to keep kids busy for long periods of time, this is a great game for them.

*Magnetic board games come in a TON of different options, from hangman to checkers.  They are also really inexpensive and fun.  Plus, the magnets hold pieces in so you’ll have less “Mommy, I dropped it!” times on your trip.

 Keep kids busy in the car or airplane with these awesome tips for organizing the back seat and keeping them entertained!

 

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