10 Tips to Keep Children Entertained During Car Trips

Download age-appropriate audio stories, fairy tales, or children’s podcasts for your child.
Prepare a playlist with children’s songs, upbeat tunes, and classic sing-alongs. Singing together makes the trip more fun.
Play simple yet entertaining car games like license plate guessing, color spotting, or alphabet games.
Bring along activity books, sticker books, magnetic game books, and colorful pencils.
Plan enjoyable snack breaks with healthy options like fruit, crackers, and nuts.
Prepare a new toy or surprise box to be opened only during the trip. This can create excitement and keep your child entertained.
To help children better understand the goal of the journey and be more patient, set fun and engaging milestones. For example, you can say, “In one hour, there’s a great playground at the rest stop,” or “How about a delicious ice cream at our first break?”
Load a tablet (in airplane mode) with cartoons, educational games, or coloring apps to keep your child busy—but remember to limit screen time.
Take breaks every 2 hours. Kids need to run, play, and burn off energy.
Talk about the things you see along the way. Road trips are great opportunities to bond with your child.