‘This will save your life AND your sanity’ parents say as they discover £7 way to keep kids entertained in car

Silicone cupcake liners

• This ingenious hack will make sure that your cup holders never get filled with dust and crumbs ever again.
• By putting a silicone cupcake liner in the slot, you can easily keep all of your belongings neat and tidy, without all the mess.

DIY DVD case

• If you take an old DVD case, you can let your kids use the flat surface as a rest for their paper and pens.
• They will then have an easy surface to draw on and keep them occupied for the long car journeys.

Car pillows

• Whether you're going on a long trip or just going out for an hour - it's always key to keep a pillow or two in your car.
• Just in case you or your kids drift off, the nap will be much better with a cushioned head rest.

Makeshift car bin

• You can put a bin bag in a plastic cereal dispenser, open the lid, and dispose of your rubbish.
• It's the perfect way to keep everything tidy - and you can also close the lid to keep the odours in while you drive.

Backseat storage hacks

• You can put a canvas bag on the back of your seat in the car to keep everything organised in another incredible trick.
• Your little ones in the back seat will be able to keep all their toys and belongings in order, slotting everything into their designated spots.

Organise the boot

• Buying some hooks and organisers can make a world of a difference to your boot.
• For long trips where you may have lots of items to store, this genuis hack is the best way to keep things neat and tidy.

Snack box hack

• A great way to keep your kids occupied while on a long journey is by fuelling them with snack boxes.
• Will up with their favourite healthy snacks and treats, and keep their custom boxes tucked away until they're hungry.

DIY travel tray

• If your tots struggle with keeping things on their laps while they're in the car, here's a hack you need.
• Grab a flat baking tray from the kitchen and let them stack their games, tables, and other bits and bobs on top of it while in the car.

Snack basket

• Keeping the whole family's snacks all in one spot is a great way to reduce mess and keep things orderly during car journeys.
• Fill up the hamper with water, snacks, sandwiches, or any other items you may need so that when lunchtime hits you know exactly where everything is.

Travel books

• Fill a folder with colouring books, stickers, magazines, and all their favourite passtimes so that they're never bored in the car.
• And if they love reading, make sure you've got a new book to hand to keep them busy while on the road.