Pro Road Trip Tips for Parents

Map Your Pit Stops

Map your route and see where the best pit stops might be for both time and amenities such as parks, playgrounds, shopping, restaurants, play places, and restrooms.

Break for Fun!

Build in stops just for fun such as unique roadside restaurants, points of interest or attractions, sweet treats, or even museums.

Check Your Vehicle

Got plenty of gas and window washer fluid? Are the oil, windshield wipers, and tires good? Is the air-conditioning working well? A quick check of the basics can make driving many miles more enjoyable and hopefully less stressful!

Pack Like a Pro

If you can spare the room, pack
the necessities and then consider throwing in some of these handy items:

• Tissue box

• Trash bags

• Wet wipes, paper towels, or kitchen towels/washcloths

• Side window sun shades (a pillowcase tucked in a window even works)

• Neck or travel pillows

• Headphones or earplugs ;)

• Collapsible fabric bins or small plastic baskets for books and toys

• Water bottles

• Collapsible laundry basket for clothes or other cargo

• Sunglasses

• Travel mugs

Stash the Right Snacks

• Nuts, dried fruit, or trail mix

• Apples, oranges, or clementines

• Healthy chips or crackers

• Jerky

• Granola bars

• Cereal packed in small zip lock bags

• Fruit and veggie squeeze pouches

• Extra water or other hydrating beverages

It can be hard to pack food kids will eat on the road so here are our best ideas to help keep them satisfied!