"Go to the dollar store before the trip and buy a handful of non-toy items that are fun to play with. When Kate was two, I found a little lipstick case that snapped closed, with a mirror inside. She played with it for about an hour, opening and shutting it, looking at herself in the mirror, tearing up paper and seeing how much she could fit in it. If you can, take ten minutes and wrap each item first. It makes them seem more special -- and kills time on the road."
-- Lisa Bain, Parenting staffer
"If we have to stay overnight while on a road trip, I pack a separate small bag with everyone's swimsuits, pajamas, toiletries, and a change of clothes so we don't have to lug our suitcases into the hotel."
-- Melissa McNeese, Red Hook, NY
"Pack dark sheets or big towels to pin up over windows if you're renting a beach or lake house with a baby or toddler. A dark room can help them drift off, but most of the time you get only flimsy, wispy curtains."
-- Andrea Messina, Parenting staffer
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