EJ - check the recline of your car seat, while yuor DD can't be turned yet (we haven't turned our DD at 10 months either) apaprently there are a few recline positions for some seats so that might help. I also second the idea of night driving, not so good for you and DH but at least one of you can sleep while the other one drives and the kids may settle more easily as well. A mirror is fabulous as is toys hung from the handrail just inside the door of the car. We've got a long caterpillar thing and then a lamaze toy hanging off that and she loves to chew on the dangle arms and make the crinkle noises etc. A kids CD can also help, it's amazing what a happy upbeat song she is used to hearing at home will do for them. Music is fabulous for mood changing. Other than that, just constant breaks..........easier said than done I know. Good Luck!!