Here are some tips for long car journeys with a baby!

• Feed baby to satisfaction before you head off so that they aren't crying and unsettled with hunger 15 minutes into the journey!

• Ensure baby is positioned correctly in the carseat as per the manufacturers instructions! Some babies really aren't a fan of a carseat but don't respond to the urge to loosen the buckle or turn the seat around!

• Ensure your baby is rear-facing and buckled into their seat for all journeys - even the shorter ones when you realise you've got to pop to the shops to get more nappies because you forgot to pack the ones you had out on the kitchen table! Rearfacing is recommended for as long as possible - even a 7 year old can rearface in the appropriately weighted seat! A child's skeleton is not strong enough to protect their organs during a crash forward-facing!

• Ensure your baby is dressed appropriately - no coats, snowsuits or other bulky layers as these effect how tightly your baby is actually secured into their seat in the event of a sudden stop! If you're worried baby might be cold. pop a blanket over them once fastened in

• Make regular stops to get baby out as it is not safe for your baby to be in the semi-reclined position a carseat creates for long periods of time

• For babies or young children who eat solids, avoid placating them with snacks while driving as you're not in a position to help them if they start to choke

Anything else you can think of?