Comfort and style is the name of the game here, and younger children should be kept safe and comfortable using a booster seat, such as the Graco booster seat, which is suitable for kids aged between four and twelve and even comes with a two integrated cup holders and arm rests for the ultimate in car comfort.

More and more parents are relying on in-car entertainment systems to keep the kids entertained, with tablet computers becoming more and more popular, mainly because of their versatility and ability to allow kids to play a number of different games or even talk to their friends whilst they�re in the car. New technology is a wonderful thing, but it doesn�t always stimulate young minds in quite the right way. Parents should be mindful of this and not simply resort to the lazy option of sticking a gadget in front of a child to help keep it quiet. Screens in the backs of headrests and in-car televisions are the norm for some families, but many still prefer to keep to the traditional methods of keeping kids entertained.

In-car games such as car bingo and number plate spotting games have kept travelling kids entertained for years, and today�s kids are no different. How about using your car�s stereo to listen to an audiobook of a popular children�s title or even make up your own stories while you travel? If all else fails, you can always resort to good old I Spy.

Time and time again, though, it all comes back to comfort. Taking regular breaks is important, as children can get restless and fidgety very easily. Stopping regularly at service stations for toilet breaks and to stretch restless young legs can be one of the best ways of ensuring some peace and quiet once you get back in the car. Some service stations even offer outdoor play areas, allowing kids to run off their excess energy in order to ensure they�re far less restless once you get back on the road. Although it�s recommended that adult travellers stop and stretch their legs every two or three hours, it�s recommended that children stop even more regularly, so allow for this additional stopping time when planning your journey.

Even the simplest of props can keep kids entertained for hours. If you have a pair of binoculars to hand, kids often love using these to look out of the window and make seemingly invisible objects in the distance suddenly seem huge. You don�t always need to break the bank or resort to lazy technology in order to keep your kids entertained. When all is said and done, a simple children�s book can keep them quiet for quite some time, allowing you to make good progress on your journey. Keeping a fine line between entertaining them and allowing them to get excitable is the key to ensuring a peaceful and pleasant journey.