The Usborne Little Children’s Travel Activity Book (age 4+)

If you have children aged 4 to 7 I wouldn’t start your car trip without this clever book. It has a great selection of write-in activities such us: puzzles, word searches, dot-to-dot, spot-the-difference, mazes and stickers, to keep children well entertained. An ideal travel companion for little ones! Paperback 6.99 http://www.usborne.com/catalogue/book/1~AB~ABHT~7288/little-childrens-travel-activity-book.aspx

Digital Ear Thermometer

Having had a baby suffering from temperature fits, I have tried several thermometers and by far the best for accuracy, is the digital ear thermometer. It is the most reliable and it can give you a quick temperature reading.  Written by Selene Cutler (FamilyTripFinder.com) Braun Thermoscan 5 IRT 4520 For more info: http://brauntherms.com/braun-thermoscan