I am "due" July 10th. My Husband is a Marine and is scheduled to go back to Iraq shortly after, maybe even weeks after. We are planning on driving back to Ohio (2500 miles from here) before he leaves. Does anyone have any advise on anything that is related
2007-02-05 16:29:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
If possible, drive when your baby sleeps the most. (I would say drive at night but you never know with newborns) I have never driven across the country with a newborn but I did drive 9 hours with one. I remember having to stop every 2 hours to feed him and I nursed so it took forever. Sometimes when he got fussy, I would sit next to him and rub his cheeks or hold his hand. That would sometimes calm him down. Try singing or reading a book to him/her, the sound of your voice may comfort the baby.
As for diapers and clothes, always take more than you think you will need.
2007-02-05 16:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I traveled 450 miles with a 6-week old once. I would not do it with any other baby than that one- I didn't know it at the time, since he was my first, but I was lucky. There has never been a more easygoing infant in history. However, this is what I suggest:
Plan on stopping to feed the baby. He needs to get out of the carseat anyway. Stop at least every two hours for at least 30 minutes for a feeding and diaper change. You need to get out and move around a bit too- especially if you have had an epesiotomy, you shouldn't sit in one position for long periods of time. If you have discomfort, you may want to bring a pillow to sit on, too.
Plan on sitting (at least part of the time) in the back with baby in order to comfort him as necessary. How much he will sleep depends on age- with a 'newborn' there is much change even over a few weeks.
Other than that......I wish you luck.
2007-02-05 17:07:00 · answer #2 · answered by imjustasteph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be stationed in CA like us. We are from IL. The only suggestion that I can give you is to plan for a lot of stops. The last time we drove home our son was 5 and daughter was 2 and we vowed to never drive again we will only fly home now. Good Luck and have a safe trip.
2007-02-05 16:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by Wendy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a newborn now--be sure to take plenty of diapers, wipes, extra clothes & formula (or pumped breast milk if you are b/f)
for the car ride
& a swing for baby to sleep in where ever you will be staying--a pack and play you will have no use for-baby will sleep just fine in a portable swing or even the car seat
2007-02-05 16:37:27 · answer #4 · answered by Shellberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your nursing plan on lots of stops, at least every 2 hours and make sure to have lots of drinks available and snacks, if your formula feeding or bottle feeding (pumping) make sure to have a cooler and some warm water handy. Newborns like to sleep so you might not need to worry to much. Just make sure you have a few pillows for yourself to be comfortable. God Bless you and your family for your sacrifice.
2007-02-05 16:40:38 · answer #5 · answered by tabbikat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 12:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by persinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of rest/feeding stops, pack plenty of fluides, diapers and related accessories. Babies are very portable though. Hope your car has airconditioning.
2007-02-05 16:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by Kennette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nyquil and earplugs.
2007-02-05 16:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋