” When you travel with your children you are giving them something that can never be taken away ….. experience, exposure and a way of life. “ – Pamela T. Chandler
We love travel but there’s one thing we hate? Of course is packing list! Preparation is a key for having a safe and fun journey!
Planning to have a road trip in Malaysia with kids? Traveling with kids can be hassle-free. However, it does require a tons of preparation for all the things that you might possibly need along the road trip journey.
There is no ultimate packing lists in the world because everyone is different and has different needs.
Before you hit the road with your kids, be sure to prepare these road trip essentials to ensure the whole trip with kids go extra smoothly!
Item 1: Well-Stocked Travel First Aid Kit
With all the excitement of embarking on another road trip, we will easily forget about some safety and health essentials like first aid kit. Pack a first aid kit and fills it with things like bandages, allergy medicine, creams & ointments, and thermometer. Prepare your own travel first kit will come in handy whenever you have aches, headaches, or tummy trouble. The important thing is to make sure your items are not expired from the last time you used it. It’s better to be safe than sorry!
Item 2: Car Seats
It is important for every parent to ensure the safety of their kids in any vehicle. Since protecting your kids is one way of showing love to them, using car seats when you take them along on any journey can ensure the safety of your child to prevent injuries to them.
Item 3: External Charger
Taking pictures, getting directions via maps or updating your Instagram, this make your smartphone use up a lot of battery. Don’t get stuck with a dead battery. Pack a portable cell phone charger and extra charging cord to make sure you can always stay connected.
Item 4: Snack Pack
Your kids are happy as can be until they tell you that they are hungry. A little bit of hunger can push a bored kid over the edge. While traveling, it is very difficult to find healthy and portable kid food. By packing travel snacks ended up saving a lot of money.
Item 5: Toys
Having the right road trip activities or toys for kids can make a world of difference. By preparing toys for your kids is the simplest way to fight boredom during the long-haul car rides and keep them entertained.
Item 6: Umbrella
Weather can always be so unpredictable. It is encouraged to bring a small travel umbrella in your backpack and check the weather for whenever you are travelling.
So, these are 6 Travel Essentials for Road Trip with your kids. Do you have any tips or packing essentials to share? Please feel free to leave a comment below.