Traveling with baby & child: Relaxed on the road

Car rides with a baby or toddler can be quite challenging—back pain, boredom, fatigue. But with the right tips and smart helpers, the journey becomes much more relaxing.

The fact is: Babies can't sit in car seats for long periods of time. Therefore, breaks and good timing are key to a stress-free journey.

How long can my baby sit in the car?

• Newborns: max. 1 hour → then take a break, back & neck are still sensitive
• Babies from 3–6 months: 1.5–2 hours possible, then stretch & cuddle
• From toddler age: even several hours → plan breaks every 2–3 hours

T i pp: Start after a meal – babies often fall asleep during the journey or get your smart travel companion: MARY by sticklett
When you're on the go, you don't always have everything in view. This is exactly where MARY helps:
• continuous temperature monitoring while driving
• Alarm when it gets too warm or too cold
• additional safety when your baby is sleeping and you are sitting in the front
So you can relax and enjoy the ride while MARY watches over your child.

Tips against boredom

• Babies: Play arch, rattles, gentle music
• Toddlers: audio books, pop-up books, small snacks
• Older children: “I see something you don’t see”, coloring books, audio books or films (with headphones)
👉 Important: Regular breaks in the fresh air for children and parents.

Conclusion

Driving with a baby or child requires more planning – but with the right breaks, little activities and MARY by sticklett , the journey becomes more relaxing.

👉 More safety, less stress and a little adventure for everyone.