The traveling part (as in getting from point A to point B) of vacationing with kids is an adventure in itself, and we're always open to any and all suggestions to making it go more smoothly. These 15 hacks won't guarantee that your toddler won't have a midflight meltdown, but they will help you to feel as prepared and organized as possible for the journey ahead. Buckle up, and enjoy the ride!
Keep kids' toys, snacks, and other supplies within arm's reach by hanging an over-the-seat organizer behind the front seats, or by attaching suction cups to a shower caddy and mounting it onto the window.
Crumbs and stickiness will become a thing of the past (at least as far as your cupholders are concerned). Source: Kids Activities Blog
Next time your kids spill or get crumbs all over the car, all you have to do is remove the sheet and shake out the mess.
Sweaty, stinky kid smells, be gone!
It's the easiest way to keep your clothes clean!
Because the only thing worse than your phone being water-damaged is your phone being water-damaged on vacation.
Troublesome tangles, be gone!
Insert a crazy straw into a cup upside down to keep the drink where it belongs and off your car seats.
Especially beneficial on a flight when packing space is at a premium.
Your car floor will thank you.
Future artists will love this hack from Stacy Vaughn. Simply add some paper and colored pencils to an old DVD case for an easel your child can take anywhere.
An easy way to prevent a liquid or gel explosion.
Congrats, you just saved yourself $4/pop!
To keep your treats (everything in moderation, right?) from melting, store them in the AC vents.
Place an over-the-door shoe organizer on the passenger seat to store toys, books, emergency supplies, and more.