Use ribbon or yarn and safety pins or tape to hang an array of lightweight toys from the ceiling of the car to hang over your baby.
Things to keep baby occupied in car.
Great way to keep them motor skills growing.
It s very interactive and it keeps my eight month old occupied dorland13.
I also think that window clings on the windows beside her can act as distractions.
Food enough good things can t be said about the benefits of having lots and lots of snacks.
Playing music both your kind and kid kind of music is great also handing her small snacks one at a time will keep her focused.
I learned to keep things organized during travel the hard way during my first solo flight to colorado with chase when he was six months old.
Offer interesting things to look at.
One that she has not seem before or in a very long time.
Tic tac toe hangman even doodling.
So stock up on a few favorites preferably less messy foods.
Keeping toys and mobiles with strongly contrasting colors black red white will help keep a baby s attention and stimulate his developing sense of vision.
Let your toddler unroll it stick it on the seat in front of you or the car window.
Keep a few of them in there at all times so you can easily reach for them when needed.
Sippy cups and possible even a special toy.
Wad it into balls and let them throw them around.
Brightly colored pictures contrasting patterns and things that move are entertaining for a baby to look at.
Replace the sleeve inside with white or patterned paper for endless in car entertainment.
A hungry kid in the car is absolutely no fun at all.
If you are flying you can also use the airplane tray and help your toddler make tape tracks to use with some special toy cars you bring out just for this occasion.
Buy a few minutes of periodic peace and quiet by investing in a toy bar that hooks onto your baby s car seat carrier or make your own by using interlocking plastic rings to clip his favorite toys to the seat.
I overstuffed his diaper bag and trying to find what i needed in an overflowing diaper bag when chase was screaming his head off made my stress level sky rocket.
Smaller board books or ones that incorporate finger puppets lift the flap or musical elements are all great additions to the car.
Bring along an assortment of new toys that can be exchanged when you stop the car for a rest.