In-car gadgets for kids

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When you’ve got a long journey with the kids ahead of you, you might feel like you’ve got a mountain to climb. Keeping them occupied whilst you’re driving can be a challenge, but it’s very important if you’re going to have a stress and distraction free journey. Here, we look at a few in-car gadgets designed to keep the kids happy in the backseat, and you focused on getting there in the front.

LeapPad tablet

This one’s perfect if your kids are obsessed with your iPad but the thought of them playing with it fills you with fear. With the Leapfrog LeapPad tablet, the kids will be able to learn through play without you having to worry about them breaking anything. This tablet even has a microphone and camera/video recorder built in, so it’s bound to keep them entertained.

Griffin’s Crayola MyPhones

Adult headphones aren’t suitable for children because the volume levels are too high and they’re usually too big. Specially designed kids’ headphones, therefore, are the perfect option for your family car journeys. Griffin’s Crayola MyPhones are adjustable to fit growing heads and they have limited volume controls to protect their ears. Now that MyPhones have teamed up with Crayola, they’re much funkier looking too, with a choice of pink or blue.

Nintendo DS

The Nintendo DS has long been a favorite for kids on long trips. With loads of fun and educational games to choose from, they definitely won’t get bored of their very own handheld console. They can choose from different colors so siblings won’t have to squabble over whos is whos.

Vtech Kidizoom camera

If your little one is a budding photographer, this could be the perfect in-car gadget for them. They’ll be able to take photos of their own to document your journey and you can even get them their very own photo album to fill up. At the end of your trip, you can compare photos to see who took the best snaps!

Portable DVD player

They’re one of the most popular in-car gadgets, and they don’t have to cost a fortune. With an in-car DVD player your kids can watch all of their favorite films whilst you’re on the move. Pack some movies you know they love and you won’t hear a peep out of them!

A few tips from the miDrive team:

 

Photo from Eirik Solheim at Flickr

Don’t be driven to distraction

The most important thing to think about when in the car is keeping everyone safe. Whatever in-car gadgets you decide to buy your littles ones, make sure they’re out of view of the driver and aren’t likely to distract your concentration from the road.

Avoid noisy in-car games

Card games like snap can be fun, but they can also get pretty noisy. Try to avoid playing any noisy games as these can be distracting and alarming when you’re trying to concentrate on the road.

Take breaks

With all the will and gadgets in the world, no child can sit still for hours on end. Make sure you take lots of breaks and give the kids plenty of opportunities to get out of the car and run around. Make sure you all keep hydrated, especially if traveling at this time of year.

Drive safely and enjoy your trip!