My family are relocating 2000 miles from where we live now. We are going to drive. We have an one year old, a four year old, a mini van, and 4 days. Does anyone who have traveled long distances with children these ages, have any tips?
2006-09-06 02:17:32 · 10 answers · asked by skipcurtiss 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
I have a 4 year old, 2 year old and 5 month old. We take long trips about 2-3 times a year to see Grandma and Grandpa or just for family fun. Some things that I would recommend include:
* Making frequent stops to allow them to run around for 10-15 minutes
* Making sure that they are fed good meals. Don't let them just eat candy the whole time
* Learning some little kid songs before you leave. If they start crying/screaming, music really seems to help them cheer up, especially if they know the songs and can sing along.
* Rotate seats in the car. They think it's cool if mom and dad sit with them in back sometimes.
* DVD movies are nice, however, bring one that you know they already like. Don't purchase a new one thinking it'll be a hit.
Of course every child is different, so there is no textbook answer; so you'll just have to try and find what's best for your children.
2006-09-06 03:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mapper 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did about the same thing and discovered that the kids fell asleep in the car almost as soon as it got dark, so I continued driving much later into the night than I expected.
Remember that life is a journey, not a destination, so try to enjoy yourself.
2006-09-12 17:13:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Wal-mart and invest in a portable DVD player. Trust me. You will be glad you did.
If that's not an option, you can sing songs, play "I Spy", and pack lots of crayons and snacks. Make a stop every two hours or so to let the kids stretch and play a while.
Be careful, and GOOD LUCK!
2006-09-06 05:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring snacks and toys and portable dvd player, it will keep them quiet so you can drive and not worry about all the questions the four year old would ask.
2006-09-06 02:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by sknc4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in addition to what has been said... ensure your child's safety...don't forget to have your one-year old in his car seat. You'll never know what might happen. Bring along snacks and game boards or figures... stay in your cool..otherwise the journey would be a long and painful one.
2006-09-13 02:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by edelweiss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my aunt made her kinfolk holiday bags with like coloring books highway bingo and prefer some little ones get exhilaration from looking license plates from as many stats as they might sorry I even have by no skill have had a visit with better than 2 little ones(:
2016-10-14 09:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.rac.co.uk you can download loads of things on the site to keep the kids happy other than that ..... GOOD LUCK you'll NEED IT lol
2006-09-06 02:22:08 · answer #7 · answered by The Exorcist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just in time your great question, you saved me 5 points
good luck,
2006-09-13 18:25:11 · answer #8 · answered by leito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sedation. A LOT of it.
2006-09-06 02:23:51 · answer #9 · answered by Judge Smails 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drugs...for u and them
2006-09-12 12:04:03 · answer #10 · answered by darmax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋