Make Traveling More Fun

Prepare snacks to keep the kids entertained

The easiest answer to a vehicle full of hunger moans is to stop and grab junk food at the next gas station. But soon will come the sugar high (from rowdy to raceous) then the sugar crash (from gleeful to grouchy). However, with some simple food prep, you can make a variety of healthy snacks for your kids and prevent that strenuous sugar crash.

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Bring compact cleaning tools to wash and dry items on the go

Designed to be a reusable travel cleaning tool with a difference, OXO Tot On-The-Go Drying Rack with Bottle Brush doesn’t just focus on portability, it focuses on maintenance too, by being so handy this cleaning tool makes washing cutlery and dishes so easy to clean up after you’re done eating!

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Keep the kids hydrated all throughout the trip

Make sure water is easily accessible for little ones by having a water bottle like b.box® Insulated Drink Bottle. To make it even more fun, let your kids pick out their own drinking cups or travel bottles in their favorite colors or decorated with their favorite characters. If kids balk at drinking “boring” water, give it some flavor and color. Freeze berries or cranberries into ice cubes, or infuse water with fresh fruit, herbs or vegetables such as lemon, mint, watermelon or orange.

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Let them use their own (Clean) utensils

Owning a portable cutlery set is super convenient. Self-feeding is a key developmental process in your child’s life—when they pick up a spoon or fork, your toddler is building on their hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and confidence, so arming them with the right tools is important.

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Make sure to pack a healthy meal for your picnics or short trips

Many parents with young kids are afraid to travel with their children as they are worried about the food available. There are many ways to make food more than just food. You can elevate and transform the entire experience when it comes to food. One such way is to prepare nutritious and yummy meals for your kids together with them. It would be a fun and entertaining experience for them.

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Be Prepared for potty emergencies

So, you’ve been potty training your toddler at home for a while with some success, and now you’re ready to take your kid with you on a trip. However, when you’re planning a road trip with your family, you aren’t sure how long your toddler will be able to go between pit stops. If this sounds familiar, it’s probably time to look for a travel potty—like the OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Travel Potty.

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Don't forget to get an extra hand to help

Parenting is hard enough without lugging heavy bags wherever you go. Take weight off your shoulders and back by clipping your diaper bag, purse, or other items to your stroller with stroller clips, such as OXO Tot Handy Stroller Hook.