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Are you driving them alone? The thing that works best for my car-hating LO is cheesy kids music. All her favorites like Wheels on the Bus, ABCs, etc.

If DH and i are both there on a longer trip, one of us just sits in the back.

If travelling during nap or bedtime really isn't a possibility, I would cut my losses and either keep the kid up way too long so they crash in the car or drive with screaming.

I really don't think anything can miraculously occupy a RF 1yo with both adults in the front. If you could fit in between them, I'd suggest bringing a tablet/phone and playing videos but they'll get flung if you're not there to control it.

I stream a video on my phone and hold it up to my sons face when he starts to whine!!! Lol. Works for a bit!

He's the same age as your E.

I usually take Dramamine and sit with him. he has a little leap frog puppy laptop that we keep in the car. He will watch Daniel tiger for a few minutes on a portable DVD player. Other than that books, songs, and frequent stops.

@Bao: We're traveling this weekend, too, and it's a pretty long trip-7+ hours. She likes the car, DH will be in the backseat, but she hates sitting still. This is what I've got in my car bag-a whole bunch of new dollar store toys and a few other things I found as well. I'm also going to map out splash pads along the way, so we can get out and run for a while. We are giving ourselves all day Thursday. My DH thinks I am over thinking this, but I know how crazy she can be.

Good luck!!