Prepare goody bags with wrapped small toys, activites and sweets, allow them to lucky dip one item at a time at intervals in the journey.

Fill them up with food first - it makes them drowsy and compliant.

DVDs & ds's work fine but when batteries run out you can't beat a game of I-Spy.

I-spy books that were available in the 50s!

Take plenty of toys, games, DVD's, drinks and snacks to keep them busy and happy. Also cloths and plastic bags for any mishaps.

Games that don't involve any equipment like naming objects from a category from A-Z - the sillier the better - entertains grown-ups too!

Check the kids are in the car before driving off.

Don't

Take plenty of things to occupy them such as books, games consoles and something to eat and drink.

Feed them first so they are so full they sleep through the entire journey! Works a treat every time.

Plenty of space and entertainment

Play music - LOUD

Plenty of in-car entertainment equipment with a bag full of treats and juice to keep them satisfied 9works with my 3 year old)

Have plenty of car games on hand which involve looking out of the window (less car sickness that way) and keep them occupied.

Plenty of entertaining loud music. remember books or games console to keep them entertained

Always take plenty of things to keep them entertained.