Whether you’re heading on a family road trip or simply looking to make the daily school drop-off easier, there’s plenty you can do to achieve safe, stress-free car journeys for both you and your little ones that won’t cost the earth.
From stocking the right snacks to singing along to their favourite tunes, often the simplest solutions can be the most effective.
In this article, we’ll run through our favourite products to help you keep your car prepped and ready for young passengers.
Choosing the right car seat
Picking the right child seat for your little one is the most important part of the car-prep process. Car seats are designed to keep your child safe and comfortable on both long and short journeys. They’re made from a combination of sturdy materials, impact-absorbing foams, and soft child-friendly fabrics to keep your child safe and snug.
To take the stress out of picking the right car seat, we’re offer a free child car seat consultation at your local Halfords store. Just book a day and time that suits you online by clicking here.
Sunshades for car windows
The sun can still damage precious skin even through glass, so it’s important during the spring and summer months to keep your little ones protected. Here at Halfords, we stock a range of sunshades for your car windows that can help keep the glare out of your child’s eyes and away from their skin. A great option is the Halfords Roller Sunshade which comes in a pack of two. Plus, sunshades are a great way to encourage your little one to sleep on long journeys by keeping bright light at bay.
Baby-on-board sign
One of our must-have items is a baby-on-board sign. As well as alerting other drivers that you’re carrying small passengers, a baby-on-board sign can let emergency service workers know there’s a child in the vehicle in the event of a collision, so it’s a super important bit of kit to display in your car. A good option is the Head in the Cloud Baby on Board Sign that will add a pop of colour to your rear window while keeping your child safe.
Keep them entertained
Keeping snacks, toys, audiobooks, and music on hand can help prevent your little one from feeling neglected on long journeys. For babies and toddlers, our range of Taf Toys are a great way to keep their senses engaged
Whilst they’re keeping themselves entertained, a child-view mirror is a fantastic way to keep one eye on what your little passengers are getting up to in the back of your vehicle whilst you stay concentrated on the road ahead. We recommend the popular Halfords Backseat Baby Mirror for extra peace of mind.
Get ready to roll
If you’re carting around extra-small passengers, having a pushchair that’s easy to fold down and keep in the car can make life a lot easier.
The Joie Litetrax Pro is a great option, it’s high-quality fabric will keep your child snug when you’re out and about, whilst still being lightweight enough to fold down and store in your boot.
Protect your car interior
We know having kids on board can sometimes be messy, but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a life of crushed crisps and apple juice stains on your lovely leather seats. A mini car cleaning kit can make all the difference to help you maintain cleanliness, no matter how mucky things get! From wet wipes, seat covers, and handheld vacuums to window sprays for wiping away sticky finger marks, we’ve got plenty of products to help you build the perfect clean-up kit.
So, those are our top picks for child-proofing your vehicle! You’ll find a whole range of travel accessories, car seats, and cleaning products to get you and your child from A to B with ease over at Halfords.com.