Preparing for a vacation with small children is, let's be honest, like moving house on a small scale. Between diapers, backpacks, toys, and a thousand "just in case" items, the trunk seems to shrink before you even start.
And yet, many times... we forget what truly makes them happy: playing, moving, exploring, and being with us.
Today we give you a simple (and realistic) guide to prepare your car according to the type of vacation: beach, mountain, or village. There's no need to bring half the house, just the essentials to keep them comfortable, active, and happy.
If you're going to the beach... less is more, but fun comes first
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Essentials: sun protection, hat, swimsuits (preferably 2), large towel, extra change of clothes, and a spray bottle with water to cool off.
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Ideal toys: a ride-on toy like the Winner Repsol, perfect for a ride along the promenade, and small beach toys (bucket, shovel, plastic animals).
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Practical tip: pack a large bag for wet clothes and a bottle of water to rinse feet and hands before getting into the car. Oh, and an old towel for the car seat... it'll save you.
If you're going to the mountains... it's time to explore (safely and with extra energy)
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Essentials: baby carrier if they are small, insect repellent, comfortable footwear, something warm for the evenings, and plenty of enthusiasm for walking.
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Ideal toys: the Rage 24 V quad is ideal. It gives them the freedom to move around on flat paths, the perfect opportunity to explore together. A soft ball for playing in open fields is also a must.
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Practical tip: always bring snacks (fruit, nuts, bars), and don't underestimate what a stone, a stick, or a leaf can offer as an impromptu game.
If you're going to the village… get ready for long afternoons of "old-fashioned" games
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Essentials: comfortable clothes (that can get dirty), closed-toe shoes, a box of paints or play-doh for the hottest hours, and a light jacket.
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Ideal toys: here you can bring the Mercedes Benz Quad to move around the village streets like real drivers (with supervision, of course).
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Practical tip: let them get a little bored. Sometimes, the best games come from "I don't know what to do": bottle cap races, circuits with stones, improvised tents on the porch...
You don't need to fill the car with things, but it's a good idea to think about when your child will enjoy themselves: sunset strolls, playing with other children, moments when they can move and use their bodies.
That's where our wheeled toys shine, designed for active play, autonomy, and real fun.
And where are you going this summer?
