A MUM has said a £1 B&M item has “saved” her on longer trips – especially with kids in the back.
The nifty hack will ensure young kids are kept happy, and parents can drive in peace.
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TikTok user Brooke shared the tip and impressed her viewers with just how easy the technique is.
Firstly, you have to get a normal zip-lock bag and pop your tablet inside with some child-friendly content playing on the screen.
Then, simply punch two holes in the bag and hang it from the two posts attached to your car seat headrest.
This way, your child can watch to their heart’s content, without accidentally turning off the tablet every two minutes.
It’s the cheapest way to make sure your electronics stay in sight, but out of harm’s way.
However, one viewer took issue with the hack.
“I’m glad my kids grew up in a generation where internet didn’t have to be everywhere,” she said.
“And guess what? They survived!”
It comes after one savvy parent revealed a simple faff-free trick to stop kids getting bored on long car journeys.
In the clip – captioned: “How to keep kids busy in the car,” a child beams at the camera delighted with the new found entertainment.
She can then be seen doodling on the windows of the car with a coloured pen.
It’s revealed these are actually washable markers as she wipes the window clean.
Elsewhere, everyone is raving about one mum’s trick to stop kids complaining on long car journeys.
Caitlin Thompson shared her genius trick to avoid the never-ending whines of ‘are we nearly there yet?’
Posting on her fab Instagram account Sprinkle in Learning, Caitlin wrote: “Road Trip Tip #1: Provide visual support for time they will spend in the car and the passing of time they’ve already spent in the car.
“This will likely reduce the number of times you hear the infamous phrase, ‘Are we there yet?’”
Keep your kids entertained on car journeys
Daisy Woods, a parenting expert and mother of two, shared a video revealing her tricks for keeping her little ones busy while on a road trip.
TABLET
Woods recommended using a tablet to keep little ones entertained in the car for longer periods of time.
“We download films, games, and TV programs,” she said.
AUDIO PLAYER
If you’re looking for screen-free entertainment, Woods suggested using an audio player in place of a tablet.
She shared that you can use the audio player to listen to music, books, or fun facts, which isn’t only fun but also educational for your young ones.
STORAGE CARRIER
Woods next recommended placing a storage carrier in the middle seat to store all of your children’s items.
She uses the carrier to store toys, drinks, snacks, books, and whatever else her children might need access to while in the backseat.
For a cheaper option, she said you can just fill up a box and place it in the middle seat.
CAR TOYS
To add some excitement to the car ride, the parenting expert recommended making a box of car toys.
She said to make these toys specific for car use, meaning your children only have access to them while in their car seats.
“They’re just saved for car journeys so they are new and fresh,” said Woods.
SURPRISE PACKAGES
To help break up the time, Woods said to bring surprise packages along for the ride.
She said to bring out a new surprise package every 30 minutes or so to keep the car ride exciting.
ACTIVITIES ON-THE-GO
For more car ride fun, she recommended looking online for free printable templates of road trip Bingo to play as you go.
To keep kids entertained while snacking, she suggested using a pill organizer to break up snacks by color or type, making it mess-free and even more fun for your children.