Car journeys with kids can be… an adventure. Luckily, here at Halfords, we have plenty of kids’ travel accessories to help keep your adventures on track.
From backseat organisers to sun shades, there are plenty of ways to keep your little ones comfortable and content while you’re on the road. Take a look at some favourites to make your next drive run a little more smoothly.
1. Car sun shade
A warm summer’s drive is sure to be a hit with the kids, but bright sunlight and high temperatures can quickly turn the backseats into a mini greenhouse. A sun shade helps keep your little one cooler by attaching to the inside of the rear windows to block most of the glare and warmth.
You can also pick up a windscreen sun shade when you park, so you return to a cool, comfortable car.
2. Backseat organiser
With tablets, toys, snacks, and more, the backseat can quickly descend into chaos during a long drive. A backseat organiser keeps everything tidy and within reach. It hangs over the front seat and gives kids easy access to drinks, games, and all their road-trip essentials.
This Halfords Multi-Function Back Seat Organiser has handy pockets for holding drinks, snacks, games, and more, and can even double as a play tray too!
3. Baby-on-board sign
A simple but important safety accessory. A baby on board sign alerts other drivers, and crucially, first responders, that there’s a young child in the vehicle. In an emergency, that information helps ensure the right attention is given quickly.
4. Car toys
When i-spy and singalongs aren’t cutting it, a children’s car toy might just be the solution. Bright, engaging, and full of fun, these interactive toys are sure to keep even the grouchiest little ones happy all journey long.
The Taf Toys range all fit quickly to the front headrest to dangle in front of your little one for fuss-free fun, offering them plenty of exciting and attention-grabbing activities. They can even have fun pretending to drive the car with the Taf Toys Koala Car Wheel Toy.
5. Backseat baby mirror
For younger children in rear‑facing seats, a backseat mirror gives you a clear view of what’s going on without blocking your rear window. Adjustable angles and soft padding mean the Halfords Backseat Baby Mirror is easy to fit, use, and remove once you no longer need it.
6. Car seat & stroller cleaner
Family road trips can quickly get messy, especially with mid-journey drinks and snacks! To keep your child’s car seat grime-free and ready for your adventures, the Mother & Baby Car Seat & Stroller Cleaner is ideal.
This car seat cleaner is:
- 100% natural.
- Hypoallergenic.
- Safe on skin, so it’s suitable for even the most sensitive of little ones.
- Able to kill 99.9995% of bacteria, without that sticky ‘just-cleaned’ residue!
- Perfect for both car seats and strollers.
7. Backseat kick mat
Long car rides can leave little ones feeling restless, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the condition of your front seats! A backseat kick mat gives young children something to push their feet against to expel some energy, without damaging your upholstery.
The Halfords Backseat Kick Mat slings easily over the front seat for your child to use, and it’s easy to wipe clean after muddy shoes have given it their worst! Even better, it has a handy storage pocket to keep any road-trip games and entertainment safely stored.
And those are our picks for the best kids’ car accessories, to help keep your little ones safe, happy, and entertained. Happy driving!
You’ll find a host of other travel accessories over at Halfords.com, to keep your journeys on track. If you need any help or advice, just pop into your local Halfords store, where one of our experts will be happy to help.
