AT EVERY AGE YOUR FUN: IDEAS TO ENTERTAIN CHILDREN IN THE CAR

A lot is missing? Don't we get there How much is left? When we have children and go on a trip with them, these phrases are more than familiar, especially if the journey exceeds an hour and a half; the time that, according to a study carried out in several European countries, takes to formulate them. Some comments that show your tiredness and restlessness.

Because while we tend to be aware of your safety inside the vehicle, we may not be so aware of your entertainment, a key aspect so that our little one stays stable and calm inside his seat and that we will have to adapt to his age. Fortunately, today we give you some ideas and advice about it that will allow you enjoy these family moments in a fun way.

For the little ones

To start, we will focus on babies from one year of age, a strip in which it is convenient Let us sit next to the little one in the rear area of the vehicle. A way to feel protected and a key aspect if our child falls asleep, because it will allow you to see your calm face when you wake up and not feel disoriented.

At this point we can turn to toys, especially those they find visually attractive and that they get their attention. Nor is it a matter of filling the car, nor is it advisable to choose a “musical” one. Ideally, it should be pleasant to the touch, that you like it, and that it does not take up too much. Teddies, texture toys and even booklets for these ages with striking drawings and different fabrics, are recommended.

If he is still very small, it is convenient that we sit with him

Maternal sound humming a familiar tune It also reassures them. Another alternative is to take a varied musical selection, with quieter or more moved songs to adapt to your needs. It is not necessary that we choose something childish itself, classical music, in fact, is a great option. Interact with them and talk to them, be attentive to their gestures or allow them to grab our hand without losing the correct position, are other basic issues.

From the age of 4

Although we do not discard the previous options, after four years the range of possibilities is greatly expanded. For example, we can play popular I see I see. Since it is likely that our son still does not know how certain words are written, one way to make things easier is to change the initial letter for colors or geometric shapes that are familiar to him. The idea is to replace the phrase "start with the latrite", with "is colored" or "shaped".

Another way to entertain them is to propose that count certain elements that are repeated during the march, an activity that will allow them to enjoy the landscape and pay attention in search of cars of a color or shape, trees, factories, fences, concrete signs and, in short, whatever you can think of.

A version of the see-see with colors is better suited to the little ones

Try to make it a challenge like "white vans" instead of "dark cars" to give it some spark and adapt. The game of forms is similar, although this time it is about finding objects that have a geometric shape concrete If you are very small choose the circles or triangles, it will be easier for traffic signs. Another possible game is to invite them to remember them and describe them in great detail.

If we want it to be fixed we can also ask you that looks for shapes in the clouds. Singing and drawing are not ruled out either, although this second one is only recommended if we are sure that our child does not get dizzy. Choose songs that you know and do not correct if you do not follow the letter by heart, it is part of the fun.

Stories are also a great resource, an area in which they have room from audiobooks, even the riddles. We are left with the audio musical stories, some narratives that interspersed classical pieces with a story, and with which children can sing. Inventiveness, in any case, will always be our great ally if we decide to tell it to us.

From 8 years

From the age of eight we can start complicating some of the previous games. We are referring, for example, to the see-see, that we can already enjoy in a traditional way. In the case of the signs, the ideal would be for them to learn what each of them means.

Another related activity is to challenge them to that remember certain elements of a license plate, something that is possible to complicate as much as you want, including letters or numbers, the order in which they appear, and so on.

If we want to be original, it is always possible to make our own game Without complicating ourselves too much. For example, we can prepare a questionnaire with questions about the family such as “what day of the week are we going to swim” and the like. Something simple and a kind of adapted trivial. There are also room for school-related issues, in the style of "what have you learned in school that will help you buy?" Changing certain words of a known song or telling jokes are more alternatives that will make you enjoy the trip.

From 10 years old

To finish and for children from ten years old, we can choose the game of chained words. If it is too complicated, do it by syllables. A way to reinforce spelling and encourage the learning of new terms. Shared stories are also an excellent option, especially if we add difficulty by setting some nouns and verbs that should appear during their intervention or the opposite, vetoing some as "doing", "thing" and "having".

Chain songs, that is, establish a kind of dialogue through music It is another very fun alternative. Giving them a map to follow the route and learn to drive it can also be interesting. Another educational game is that of Roman numerals, which implies replacing the I with a word. For example, the I would be "fork", the II "fork holder", the four "fork uve", and so on.

The truth is that traveling with children can be an authentic adventure in which, even, new games are born fruit of the context, of the landscape, of a commentary on the radio and a long etcetera that you can already imagine.

Beyond fun: security

As we pointed out at the beginning of this article and apart from the fun, it is essential that the child goes correctly sitting in his chair, a condition that will guarantee your safety. To achieve this, we should opt for a chair according to their age, weight and height.

Chicco's GroUp 123 car seat serves virtually all of our son's development, since it ranges from nine months to twelve years. In addition, it is removable, it can recline and it is also possible to adapt the headrest to make it more comfortable.

Proper placement of the chair is essential to ensure your safety

Also, the proper placement of it will be essential. Check that it is well secured, monitor that the belt and harnesses They remain fastened and well placed, and looking that they have not twisted or are too loose, are other essentials.

Avoid loose objects in the back, especially those with which they can choke, even if they are candy, try to opt for games that do not make you dizzy (for example, if you have this tendency nothing is recommended in what you have to look down too long). Don't forget either stop to rest, for your own safety and for the welfare of your little one. Remember to hydrate, go to the bathroom, and stretch your legs.