A SAVVY mum has revealed how you can keep children occupied when travelling without any screen time.

iPads and phones – whilst they are the easiest way to make any child sit peacefully, these gadgets are also detrimental to children's mental well-being and development.

Luckily, one first-time mum, Minee, from Australia, has come to rescue with seven ways that will make long road trips a breeze.

Baby snacks

The first hack the parent swore by was food, particularly smaller packets of baby-friendly snacks.

''Bella loves to play with the packaging – and she loves to munch on them, which keeps her distracted.''

In her video, posted on TikTok, Minee was feeding her tot mini flavoured rice cakes that are a healthy alternative to regular sweet treats.

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Stuffed Oball

Another trick the Aussie parent was raving about was an Oball stuffed with small pieces of colourful fabric.

Simple yet effective, Minee said that the Oball was basically like a ''tissue box'' which her daughter Bella was playing with in the car.

Peekaboo

With the leftover fabric that Bella had successfully managed to pull out of the toy, Minee could also now play peekaboo.

Not only will the trick keep the child occupied for some time, their sweet giggle will also make the dull road trip more memorable for the aduts.

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Old wallets

''If your toddler loves to play with your wallet, give this activity a try.

''Take an old wallet and put some unwanted cards inside.''

Board book

Meanwhile, for older tots Minee recommended purchasing a board book, which she deemed a ''perfect choice''.

In the clip, Bella was exploring My Big Day Montessori Quiet Book that comes with toddler-friendly activities.

The felt fabric purchase, available on Amazon, is ideal for those three and older.

Animal farm

Once your child is bored of this, the Aussie parent advised to grab some magnets, as well as a board.

''We name the animals out for Bella whilst she plays with them by taking them out and sticking them back on the board.''

Colourful tape

If you're taking a magnetic board for the long journey, Minee also suggested to chuck in some colourful tape.

''Bella had fun pulling it off.''

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She advised another tip: ''Don't forget to make regular stops every 30 to 40 minutes.''

This, she added, will keep the ''little ones'' happy.

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