Are you planning a road trip with your little ones? Then you must prepare things before your trip to avoid complaints and wailing constantly ringing in your ears from the backseat. Kids get bored in the car and find ways of bothering the parents; you can easily avoid this hassle if you have prepared some snacks to keep them busy.
Toys and games are other suitable substitutes to distract them, but snacks attract them more and ascertain that when you reach your destination, their little tummies will be full. Snacks are the key to make your kids happy during a short or a long trip. Here are some top snack options for your kids, while you are at the driving seat:
- Yogurt tubes:
Yogurt tubes are a happy choice of each child. Not only good in taste, but also yogurt is a healthy food to eat. You just have to unseal the tube and give it to your kid while you are driving. The tubes come in a variety of flavors and you can choose the one which is your child’s favorite. It (hopefully) doesn’t get messy in the car and your child can enjoy during the journey without even bothering you. Yogurt tubes easily squeezable, even for little kids.
2. McDonald’s cheeseburger:
The cravings for McDonald’s cheeseburger are not limited to teenagers or adults, but kids equally enjoy it. If you forgot to pack food for your children, you can pick up McDonald’s cheese burger for $1. Once they have cheeseburger in their hand, they are not going to trouble their parents anymore. So, to all the moms, who want an easy drive: try a McDonalds cheeseburger for your little ones.
3. Dry fruits:
Oily or juicy things bring along the threat of ruining the car seats. As a safe option, pack some dry fruits too. It is not suitable for very young kids but if your child has a few teeth and is not allergic to them, dry fruits will keep them busy for a long journey. No issue of stains, dirty hand or dirty seat. Caution: you might need to vacuum the car afterward!
4. Cold sandwiches:
Homemade stuff has its own bright side, as the food is completely hygienic and super healthy at the same time. So, if you are not running out of time, try to prepare some sandwiches for your kids before hitting the engine; wrap them properly so that the kids will eat them without needing your help or making the car messy. You can add favorite ingredients of your child to make this snack more appealing for your little one.
5. Popcorns:
If you are not in the favor of giving your baby junk food and yet running out of time too, then what is better than popcorns. Just place them in the microwave for a minute, and they are ready. Popcorn comes in a variety of flavors with caramel popcorn, cheese popcorn or butter popcorn being children’s favorite. Popcorns are not solely made for movies, you can also eat them during travel. You won’t have to worry about them ruining their clothes with popcorn.
6. Fresh fruit salad:
We have already talked about dry fruits, then why not fresh fruits too? Instead of taking the headache of putting different fruits in your car, make a fresh fruit salad using various fruits as per the liking of your child. In order to make it creamier, add some white cream. This blend of different fruits can be mixed with a little fruit juice. This yummy snack is filled with hygiene and packed with nutrients.
7. Hard-boiled eggs:
Most children love eating eggs, either in the form of an omelet or boiled ones. However, when it comes to traveling, the most preferable option is a hard-boiled egg. If you peel them before traveling, your children will enjoy the snack without disturbing you. Thus, you can conveniently drive, while your kids can enjoy hard-boiled eggs at the back seat.
8. Smoothies and shakes:
It is important for you to take some liquid with yourself too while driving. At times, children are not interested in taking something solid: here is when smoothies and shakes work wonders. Instead of milk, children often prefer to take some chocolatey milk or fruit shake. It is better to offer them flavored milk rather than giving them just chocolates. Milkshakes of different fruits is also a great idea.
Driving demands concentration. If you are constantly juggling with your kids in the backseat, you are putting them in great danger too. Whether you are on a quick trip to a nearby place or you are headed for a long journey, in either case, always have something handy to eat so that you can keep your kids busy.
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