Last updated on May 10th, 2024 at 05:06 pm
When your twinnies are rear facing in the car you may find that you need certain things to help keep them entertained, and allow some play at rest stops for longer road trips. Being distracted by a crying baby who is bored or uncomfortable can be so stressful. Here are 10 must have items for infants when traveling in a car that will help you out.
1. A Great Car Seat
The first thing is you need a great car seat that will keep your twinnies safe and sound and give you peace of mind. The Evenflo Revolve360Extend All-in-One Rotational Car Seat offers the extended security of rear-facing all the way up to 50 lb! The Revolve360 Extend offers one-hand, 360° rotation that makes it easy to get your child in and out of the car. This innovative car seat comes with a zip-on, ergonomic leg rest to add comfort for growing legs, as well as a handy Quick Clean Cover — easy to remove, easy to wash, and easy to live with.
2. Car Decor
This rear-facing car seat toy will help distract your baby during long car rides. This adjustable Velco toy has a kickable piano and 3 hanging soft toys that squeak when squeezed. Plus, your baby will love seeing you through the baby-safe mirror, and you’ll love keeping an eye on them, too!
3. Travel Sound Machine
This portable sound machine will bring comfort and relaxation to your little ones wherever you go. Choose between heartbeat, rain, waves, whale song, or four calming lullabies.
4. Toy Safety Straps
If you’re planning a road trip with your little ones, toy straps are your new best friend. You know how babies love to toss things around—one minute, they’re happily playing with a toy, and the next, it’s on the car floor, completely out of reach. With toy straps, that’s a problem of the past. These handy straps keep toys securely attached to the car seat, so no more turning around to fetch lost toys while you’re driving.
5. Keep Your Twinnies Warm
Keep your twinnies warm and protected with the JJ Cole Bundle Me Winter Baby Car Seat Bag.
Wrap your infant in snuggly warmth from every angle with the Bundle Me’s soft sherpa lining and exterior. This provides cozy comfort on the go in any weather. The detachable back panel is perfect for car seats, letting your baby’s back sit directly on the seat surface. This design also ensures that safety straps fit snugly against the child, preserving the car seat’s safety features.
6. Car Seat Safety Coat
For when your twinnies are a little bigger, the Buckle Me Baby Winter Coat is Car Seat Safety Coat-Crash Tested, CPST & Kid Approved! It is not safe for kids to be in a car seat with a thick coat that prevents the straps from being snug. A Buckle Me Baby car seat coat that allows you to keep your child’s coat on – while at the same time keeping them safe.
7. A Stroller Blanket
For a little extra warmth, you should wrap your little ones up in the Aden + Anais Essentials Dream Blanket. Its breathable and soft muslin cozy fabric helps prevent overheating and is gentle against baby’s sensitive skin. It is perfectly sized to bundle your twinnies in the car seat, and you can also use it in your stroller.
8. Portable Changing Station
With the Momcozy 2-in-1 Diaper Changing Pad, you can make a quick diaper change anywhere without having to lug your whole twin-sized diaper bag. This changing pad conveniently folds into a bag with four pockets for all your and your baby’s essentials.
9. Teething Mittens
A silicone teething mitten is the perfect solution for babies who aren’t yet able to hold onto teethers. The soft silicone mitten fits over little hands, and the inner bar provides extra grip support for babies to grasp. Plus, the mitten protects babies from chewing on their hand—or anything else they could get their teeth on. It will help keep your twinnies occupied and at ease, especially if they are teething while traveling in a car. Car rides will go much smoother if your twinnies have this.
10. Baby Dome
The Fisher-Price On-The-Go Baby Dome is not for use in the car, but you will want to take it everywhere else! You can set it on the grass during a rest stop, and you can have the babies play in it when traveling to a place that might not be babyproofed. Its dome top also protects your little ones from sun and mosquitos.
Everyone who drives a car knows the importance of concentrating on the road. Being distracted by a crying baby is stressful. With these awesome items, everyone will be happy, and your ride will go smoothly.
Jenifer Roth is a busy, busy mom to 1-year-old identical twin boys Jase and Evan, full-time High School driver ed teacher, and full-time finder of random information to help others! When not running around from work to home to errands she enjoys working on her blog, making piles of stuff and just hanging with her family! Trying to find the work-life balance has been a journey of its own but push on she must!
