Last Updated on 14/09/2021 by Mandy
Roadtripping with your baby
Whether you are driving your own car, or hiring one, here are some tips to help reduce the stress of road tripping with a baby!
- Time the drive around their sleep. Try to ensure you have a sleeping child, rather than a cranky one. If you’re in the passenger’s seat, you’ll get a nice stretch when you need to manoeuvre your body to deal with your backseat passenger’s needs.
- Two words: Choose your playlist beforehand. If you don’t have one play the Wiggles (at least until they fall asleep).
- Pack an old favourite toy, as well as a new toy. They will love the comfort of their favourite toy but the new toy also keeps them entertained as you get to your final destination. Hot tip: Use chain links and hook the toy (safely) so you don’t spend most of the trip spinning around, pulling toys out of the car seat or footwell below.
- Food and drinks: Depending on the age of your baby and where they’re at with feeding stages, either pack a non-spill sippy cup with water (or drink bottle) and not-so-messy snacks. Consider sultanas, grapes, sandwiches, corn thins or rice cakes. Ok your car is going to get dirty but it’s worth it!
- Hire car: Don’t stress. Just hire your baby seats (child restraints), prams and even portacots from Hire for Baby. They make it easy and install everything in your hire car beforehand.
- Avoid long road trips (greater than 2 hours) if your baby has colic or is not well – it’s going to be painful for everyone. Also, consider time for stops.
- Playground spotter: If your little one is slippery slide-ready, use Google Maps as you go on your journey to find good playgrounds nearby to break up the long drive. Yes, this is a search option and it’s awesome.
We have found these great car organisers to help you on your trip:
eBay: roadtrip baby organizer
1pc Car Cup Holder Tray,Auto Storage Tray Table,Car Interior Organizer Road Trip
Seller: nountly (97.9% positive feedback)
Location: AU
Condition: Brand New
List price: 24.59 AUD
You save: 5.41 AUD (22% off)
Current price: 19.18 AUD
Shipping cost: Free
Location: AU
Condition: Brand New
List price: 24.59 AUD
You save: 5.41 AUD (22% off)
Current price: 19.18 AUD
Shipping cost: Free
Car Front Seat Organizer with Dedicated Tablet/ Laptop Storage, Cup Holder
Seller: poppie_moon (99.0% positive feedback)
Location: US
Condition: New
Price: 57.21 AUD
Shipping cost: 68.12 AUD
Location: US
Condition: New
Price: 57.21 AUD
Shipping cost: 68.12 AUD
Anti-slip Kids Cup Stand Stroller Water Bottle Organizer Road Trip
Seller: longseaie (96.7% positive feedback)
Location: CN
Condition: Brand New
Price: 27.05 AUD
Shipping cost: Free
Location: CN
Condition: Brand New
Price: 27.05 AUD
Shipping cost: Free
1pc Car Cup Holder Tray,Auto Storage Tray Table,Car Interior Organizer Road Trip
Seller: netlar (96.4% positive feedback)
Location: AU
Condition: Brand New
Price: 25.43 AUD
Shipping cost: Free
Location: AU
Condition: Brand New
Price: 25.43 AUD
Shipping cost: Free
1pc Car Cup Holder Tray,Auto Storage Tray Table,Car Interior Organizer Road Trip
Seller: morrtay (97.8% positive feedback)
Location: AU
Condition: Brand New
List price: 25.35 AUD
You save: 3.80 AUD (15% off)
Current price: 21.55 AUD
Shipping cost: Free
Location: AU
Condition: Brand New
List price: 25.35 AUD
You save: 3.80 AUD (15% off)
Current price: 21.55 AUD
Shipping cost: Free