When you are a parent, the anecdotes to tell about a car trip with his child (ren) pulullent: the vomit, the "when do we arrive?" (Variant "it's still far?") ... Not always easy is not it? In summer as in winter, the distances by car can be long, it is necessary to count with the boredom of the corks or the bad weather which blurs the nice plan of road that had been set up. Here are some useful tips for traveling well with children.

Make room for kids in the car

It's a little ba-ba: let's admit it must be unpleasant to travel stuck in a forest of bags. It is anxiogenic, but it can also be dangerous in case of sudden braking. The ideal is to ensure that they have enough room to move freely their arms and legs. And do not forget to check regularly that they are still attached ...

Children need to take care of themselves

The notion of time is not the same for children as for adults. Already that the big ones sometimes find the long time on the big trips ... So do not forget to take their favorite occupations: doudous for the little ones, travel games to do alone or games to do with the parents, to draw, a portable DVD player or even a shelf full of playful apps ... or a soft cushion to close your eyes. As for nibbling, it helps to make the journey more enjoyable. The ideal is of course fruit and homemade sandwiches, but a bit of chocolate and sweets is always fun.

Adopt a child-friendly travel pace

The best is to try as much as possible to follow their usual rhythm, and this is all the more true if it is about young children. Ideally, it is better to avoid traveling more than 500 km in a single day. Every two hours and as soon as the journey exceeds seven hours, take a long pause for an hour. If you are on the highway, there may be an area equipped with games for children. Another tip: why not drive at night? It is well known that the car cradles children ...

Anticipating the small bobos

Do not forget the first-aid kit, with adhesive tape and everything you need to cure small nerves ... "Against motion sickness, the ideal is not to leave the stomach empty." time - especially mint - is always effective. Otherwise, in the emergency kit: homeopathy (Nux Vomica or Cocculine), anti-vomit drugs adapted to their age (Nausicalm for those over 6 years). Advice: avoid reading that blurs the center of balance, causing motion sickness.

If you are in rental car

Small feature if you decide to rent a car: booster seats and child seats, essential up to the age of 10 years and which are part of the paid options that you can reserve at the time of the hiring. According to Geoffroy Dickson, director of comparing car rental Carigami.fr : "It takes between 7 and 12 € per day on average, with a maximum amount around 90 € for long stays. That's why we advise our customers to bring their own child seat when they can. "