Going On A Road Trip With The Kids? Keep An Eye On Them Without Turning Your Head

Are we there yet? He's poking me! She's looking at me!

It's nearly summer, which means it's road trim time for many families.

Distracted driving is dangerous, and with today's technology there's no reason parents need to be swiveling around every few seconds to deal with backseat demands.

Here are the best ways to watch the kids without turning your head.

Always in view

Put this camera on the nose of a favorite stuffed animal and watch your child in close view from a dash-mounted 3.5-inch display that draws power from your vehicle. "And in addition to providing a constant live-stream of your child while driving, the system should also serve as a reminder to new parents that there's now an extra passenger onboard," Gizmodo says. It costs about $200.

Garmin baby cam

This in-vehicle video baby monitor works with your dedicated Garmin navigation device. It switches seamlessly from navigation mode to babyCam view. The viideo camera has night vision to provide a clear image in bright and low-light conditions, without disrupting your child

You can mount babyCam to headrest in minutes without any tools. It costs $199.

Emma the unicorn

Take your baby monitor on the go with Emma the unicorn, a friendly stuffed animal with a prize inside. Emma is a portable video baby monitor that can be used at home, in the car, and on the go. The monitor's camera is embedded in a specially designed plush unicorn that gives this monitor its unique portability because it can be placed anywhere at home, and also allows for easy placement in a car.

With the new large 4.3″ split screen version a parent can view 2 rear facing infants in the back seat of the car. It costs $99.