Modern parents travel a lot, almost always with their children. This is a very good time together, but there can be problems on the road, one of which is the vagaries of the trip, especially if the journey is not long. How to lure a child so that he does not cry? Let's look at some interesting options on how to keep your baby busy. First, pick the right toys in the car for the kids. They must be selected based on age and preferences, as well as on the duration of the trip.
So, let's stop on musical toys
They will become a real find if the baby is only a year old or so. You can buy a girl’s microphone or phone, and the boy’s steering wheel. For a child, a toy car should be compact and interesting, and all children, all ages, love songs. Especially familiar tunes from your favorite cartoons. Better yet, mom and dad would sing along.
Another kind of musical toy in a car for children is the piano. To him can go a book in which notes are written with the text of your favorite songs. You can consider familiar characters with your child and sing together while playing.
Magnetic toys for cars
In the salon for children you need to take what is easy to hold in your hands and find when lost. There is a very large selection of magnetic educational games that you can take with you on the go. There are books whose characters need to be attached with a magnet to complement the plot of the picture. You can purchase development boards with tasks, the answers to which you need to attach. If you take a magnetic game with you on the road, you can easily take your child for a long time. The main thing is to approach the game creatively and in a good mood, showing all your imagination.
A very good toy for children in the car is a magnetic puzzle, the choice of which is great. From individual parts you can add a car, geometric shapes, a picture on a farm theme or a doll with outfits, and so on. Choosing the right puzzle depends on your taste and age of the child. For the smallest travelers, a magnetic farm is suitable, the characters of which will be voiced by an adult. Be sure that this game will arouse great interest in your baby and will cheer you up.
Books
On the road by car, the toys for the child should be compact to easily hold in hands. All children love books: magical and good tales, adventure stories, poems. Based on the taste of your child, choose a few pieces that do not take up much space in the bag. A child can leaf through it and look at pictures, or ask you to read to him. The main thing is that she be new, unfamiliar, fascinating, but taking into account the interests of the baby, then for a long time the fidget will be carried away by this occupation.
If the child is still small and cannot read, take a music book. Its highlight is that when you turn each page, the content will be voiced by different voices corresponding to the heroes of the story. This can be a book with stories from your favorite cartoons, folk tales or poems for kids. Do not forget to stock up with the batteries necessary for the book to be safe.
The tablet
Toys in a car for children should be very interesting and even unknown before traveling. Suppose you are an opponent of gadgets, but we strongly recommend taking a tablet on the road. This entertaining thing will definitely capture the attention of the child for a long time, although it must not be abused so as not to spoil the eyesight. You can play a tablet, watch your favorite cartoons or programs on it, and just listen to music. Do not forget to replenish it with the necessary applications.
Well, for a one-year-old child, a toy in the car in the form of a tablet is just right. The interactive gadget is equipped with music from popular cartoons, a talking character, the function of repeating sounds, audio tales and poems, and much more, depending on the model and price. If the child likes to draw, you can buy a tablet board with magnetic chips. Using a special magnetic pencil, your child will be able to create patterns and drawings on the board. There are black and white and color options.
Finger
The most convenient and fun toys in the car for children is the finger theater with your favorite characters. And vision will not suffer. That's where you can dream up! And also beat standard scenarios of fairy tales or compose your own, new ones, together with the child. A very interesting pastime is guaranteed, especially if you are creative in approaching this entertainment, changing the usual scenarios and voicing different voices. Finger toys are felt, rag, and rubber or silicone. It’s better to choose those that can be processed, washed at any time. Consider the age of your child, and suddenly he wants to try the character of a fairy tale "by the tooth."
Favorite
If you still have not decided what toys to take the child in the car, opt for the loved ones with whom the child plays at home. She never bothers, the baby will feel calm next to her, because she recalls her native room. If this is a soft toy, then you can plant it nearby and come up with a story that she also travels with you and ask the child to entertain her dear. Let the kid tell his pet about what he sees outside the window, or sings. And it is better to hide your favorite toys that you plan to take with you on the road a week before the trip. The child during this time will have time to miss them and will be doubly happy with them. Remember that they should not be too fragile and traumatic, easy to process.
Developing
If you have a pretty long way to go, you can spend time traveling with benefits and work out with your child. For this purpose it is necessary to take developing games, for example, such as Domino, Lotto, Lacing. They are conveniently placed in a small box, which in the future will serve as a playing field. Lotto can be with animals, flowers, plants, depending on the age and preference of the child. Lacing is a very exciting activity for a baby of two or three years old, which develops fine motor skills and attention. There are tales in which with the help of the lace you need to correctly place the heroes.
Make the journey magical
Let it be unforgettable. The main thing is to choose the right toys in the car for children. But remember that the child should not only play and be distracted, but also enjoy the journey, remember this trip. Toys are good, but communication with parents and pleasant impressions of the road are even better. How to choose a toy? They have to:
- Easy to clean from dust and dirt.
- To be non-fragile, from a material that is not very dirty.
- Compact size.
- Have interesting content.
The main thing is to be attentive and caring towards the child. Control your emotions, surround him with love and affection, and correctly selected toys will help brighten up and make a unique family trip.