AmazonTraveling with kids is not for the faint of heart. As much as you love your little ones, admit it: the experience can be a little chaotic...at best.
Even if you're avoiding the airport altogether in favor of a good 'ole fashioned road trip, the backseat boredom, snack emergencies, and endless "are we there yet" choruses can really take a toll. Even the shortest drive can end up feeling like a cross-country trek. Here's the good news: with the right essentials and distraction strategy, your road trip will be a lot more manageable—and maybe even enjoyable.
Lucky for you, we did all the hard work and found the travel essentials that will help you hit the road with confidence—even with a whole squad of co-pilots in the back.
The Best Road Trip Essentials for Kids
Sursip Toddler Sippy Cups
These spillproof tumblers are a godsent in the car—whether you have toddlers or not. Fill 'em with juice, milk, water, even snacks.
PurComfy Unscented Baby Wipes
Messes are inevitable with kids (and okay, yes, adults too). Thankfully, this set of unscented, hypoallergenic baby wipes will make the clean up process a breeze.
HOLDCY Car Back Seat Organizer
This Backseat Organizer comes in clutch for long car rides. It includes two cup holders, a built-in tissue box, and even a phone holder so your kids can watch movies in the back.
Gleeso Kids Tablet
This budget-friendly tablet is fortified with screen protection against scuffs and scratches, and comes with a kid-friendly case. It's also equipped with parental controls and over 50 Disney storybooks.
DMJN Car Window Shade
The secret to peaceful travel? Sleeping kids. And this window shade is basically the key to ensuring that happen. Plus, the breathable mesh design allows you to roll the window without removing the shade, so you can get a little fresh air.
Tasttin Baby Food Containers
These versatile containers are perfect for baby food or classic road trip snacks. They're crafted from a durable, food-grade material that's built to last and they have an easy-open lid that seals just as seamlessly.
Born to Be Wild: A Toddler Coloring Book
Keep the little ones entertained in the backseat with the Born to Be Wild: A Toddler Coloring Book. It teaches kids fundamental learning concepts like letters, numbers, counting, and animals with 62 colorable pages.
Kinglucky All-in-One Kids Audio Player
If you want to keep your kids off screens, this All-in-One Kids Audio Player is the perfect backseat activity. It has immersive stories, karaoke, white noise, and even works as a bluetooth speaker for their own road trip playlist.
YIDERBO Car-Home First Aid Kit
Everyone should have a trusty first aid kit ready in there in their car, and this 273-piece version has it all: an array of bandages, gauze swab, burn dressing, instant ice pack, emergency blanket, plastic scissors, blue tourniquet, and so much more.
Traveling in a plane with kids? Fly stress-free with these travel essentials for kids & babies