Halloween Car Rides Are Better with Sunshades (and Grandfather!)

Halloween night, a perfect mix of excitement and chaos due to costumes lying on the bed, candy wrappers flying, and a confused baby who can't decide whether to laugh or cry at all the spooky faces. This year, we decided to take our little one for a Halloween drive to visit family and see the neighborhood decorations.

But this Halloween was a little special, not because of the glowing pumpkins or the costumes, but because of the cozy company of my father in the backseat and our little trick: car sunshades. 

A Memorable Halloween Road Trip with Family 

If you have ever taken a baby out in the car after sunset, you already know how unpredictable things can get. One moment, they are smiling and enjoying the ride, the next, they are squinting or fussing over headlights or flashing decorations. And if they are travelling with grandparents, it's a whole adventurous trip to remember and cherish.

My dad sat beside the baby, whispering lullabies and pointing at every costume we passed, including tiny ghosts and giant dinosaurs. Our little monster was enjoying it until we noticed something that turned the fun into a fuss, i.e., the glare from streetlights and passing cars. 

Gladly, we installed a nice pair of car window sun shades, which created a magical, cozy environment for everyone, especially our little one. 

The Simple Fix That Saved the Night

Those little mesh shades might not be costly, but they are miracle workers. They reduced glare from the windows, creating a more comfortable space in the back seat. 

Our baby took a peaceful nap amid all the excitement, and his grandfather kept enjoying the Halloween road fun. He felt calmer and even said, "Babies really do sense the difference when the light isn't too harsh". And he was right, though: the car stayed cooler and dimmer, the baby stayed relaxed, and we could enjoy quality family time without constant stops to soothe our little angel. 

Quality Time and Giggles with Grandfather

Every time we slowed down near a house full of spooky decorations, my dad made ghost noises that made us laugh so hard that my wife forgot to record the baby's reactions. 

Let's thank sunshades for adding enough privacy for those silly moments. No one could see what was happening inside our car. 

It's amazing how small things like car sunshades can make a huge difference. With the sunshades on, the baby's eyes were protected from the sun, and the car's interior stayed peaceful. Our baby wasn't squinting his eyes or complaining —not even our dad (and it's pretty rare during long-hour road trips). 

A Great End to Our Spooky Road Trip 

By the time we reached home, our baby had fallen asleep in the soft glow of orange street lights. Dad was still laughing about the skeleton costume we saw on a dancing kid at a gas station. No doubt, it is one of the best Halloween road trips with my family (we will never forget this joyous road trip).

Sometimes, small things provide outstanding comfort —like when our baby slept peacefully, dad laughed and enjoyed every moment, and those small car sunshades kept us happy on the go. 

Halloween is about fun, family, and magic; gladly, this year we had all three.