Going on road trips can take a lot of preparation. We all know that we want to be totally ready for anything we face. Even when we go with friends, we are constantly making lists to be sure we have everything we need.
Going on road trips can take a lot of preparation. We all know that we want to be totally ready for anything we face. Even when we go with friends, we are constantly making lists to be sure we have everything we need.
Not only do we want to make sure we have things we need for ourselves, but we also need to double down and make sure we have everything the kids need, too.
Mom Heather Smith shared her car set-up on her "first solo road trip" with her four kids. To be honest, traveling with four kids is a whole job!
With two kids in the back and two kids in the middle row, all of her children have their own space and places for their things.
In them, she had everything from snacks to drinks to wipes. And, of course, lots of toys, stickers, activities, and books to keep everyone entertained.
She made it possible for the kids to play with toys that, "won't fall and get lost". These car magnets, for example, are easy to play with and navigate while riding in the car.
This way, the kids can watch their favorite shows or a movie in the car without the tablet dying during the road trip.
Using things that the kids can open and eat themselves, it makes snacking much easier while she is driving.
No one wants a super messy car, so these mini garbage cans are amazing to have in the back seat for the kids to throw away their trash.
Although the stickers are awesome, some TikTok users said they can't imagine the kids putting them all over the windows (and having to peel them all off!).
These portable toilets are great for trips, but this mom thought of it all. She used a diaper in it so the kids could use it in the car without having to pull over.
She made sure all of her needs were met by making a passenger seat compartment set for her with water and snacks she could reach while driving.
Some users on the app commented that the mom's preparation was "way too much" for the kids in the car. One person said that it's important for kids to be bored every once in a while.
Some pointed out that their parents never prepped like this and would tell their kids to "look out the window" for entertainment.
Some said that the mom was "super organized" and the set-up was impressive.
What do you think?