have first aid kit ,baby seat,child lock on,and windows lock on. the seat belts on th baby seat should be functioning.

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Forget the gadgets good old fashioned word and spotting games are the best and better to be having a conversation that them staring at tv.

In car entertainment system is a must.

have patience , and age appropriate essentials like toys ,books for the necessary distraction.,

make words using the last letters on other cars registations. and then get the kids to spell the word, great for spellings!

anyways make sure the kidz a feed before getting on the road it helps them sleep most of the way....hahaha

bring a bucket!

Plenty of eye spy type games, like 'first one to see a red letter box or blue lorry etc' distracts from journey and motion sickness!

Make sure they are not hungry on the journey and that you have kids music on board to keep them entertained.

print out sheets for the journey for things for them to spot, the younger ones can join in if you use pictures

keep them occupied with games and tv or dvd

ALWAYS HAVE MUSIC THEY LIKE OR STORIES.. MAY DRIVE YOU MAD BUT THEY LOVE SINGING ALONG FOR MILES! :o)

make sure all basic needs are met,best to leave home when ready specito nap.get what they always wanted but has not had yet.music for babies

play classical music or any mellow music selection to calm kids down.

pain killers [medication] because kids tend to react on different situations.