In Germany and Europe, children up to the age of 12 or a height of less than 150 centimetres are only allowed to travel in a car with a child seat - and of course this also applies when traveling in a motorhome. Even if it may seem tempting at first glance, lying in bed or running around in the van without a seatbelt is dangerous and forbidden! Up to the age of 15 months, infant carriers and child seats must be placed and secured facing the direction of travel - if they are in the front passenger seat, the airbag must also be switched off, just like in a normal car. If you do not secure your child adequately while driving, you will be fined - it is always best to take enough time to select and secure the child seat.
If you don't want to camp close to home, you often have a long journey to the campsite of your choice. This can be very tiring, especially for children. It is therefore essential to plan in breaks. To give the little ones a little change from the monotonous car journey, it is often helpful to take an extended break where you can stretch your legs, perhaps visit a place of interest for children or play together.