My son is 4 months old and we are goin to flordia it about a 24 hr drive... i was just wondering if anyone has done it and what did you bring or what did you do to keep them happy on the drive
2007-03-03 06:01:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
When my son was around 3-months old, my husband and I travelled to see my family in Ohio (a 9-10 hour drive). We made sure we had a cooler to keep his formula and sterilized water in. Whenever he was hungry, I would go ahead and warm up a bottle with my in-car bottle warmer before we stopped. I'd get in the backseat and feed him, burp him, and play for a bit. Then we'd go on our way. I made sure to have those little carseat toys, and we played music to keep him entertained. The drive took around 10-hours in all, but it was very pleasant and non-stressful. Every child is different, though. My son loves riding in the car. I hope your trip turns out all right, though!
2007-03-03 06:26:25 · answer #1 · answered by herefordsun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was a baby, we traveled alot! I lived in Tennessee & my family lived in Florida (only about a 10 hour drive). We would come visit quite a bit. I would drive at night ALOT. It was just easier. I have never done the 24 hour thing though. Good luck with that. Are you planning on staying the night half way? You may want to consider that just so he's not in his car seat for that long, ya know? Have a good trip!
2007-03-03 14:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by Sam F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he'll probably sleep most of the way
get some toys that attach to the car seat and plan to stop every 3-4 hours to get a stretch, feed and change
someone might have to sit in the back and keep him entertained for some of the trip (read/look at baby books, rattles, teddy bears etc...)also play some soft baby music
2007-03-03 14:13:26 · answer #3 · answered by Greeneyed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby was 6 weekd old and we went from SC to NY.Always more that enough of the following because you never know if you can find the things that your baby is use to.MIlk,Diapers,colthes, 4 bottles sould be sufficent.Also bring along your baby's favorite toys..
2007-03-03 15:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Y ask ME! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter turned 5 months old while my boyriend and I were flying to Oregon, she did really well, and we had to switch planes twice. Babies will get impatient no matter what, bring lots of toys that are visually stimulating, and just try to enjoy the trip
2007-03-03 20:31:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you could, prepare him for longer periods in the car, perhaps a 1 hour drive somewhere and back, so that he isn't totally unaccustomed to longer drives.
2007-03-03 14:18:06 · answer #6 · answered by apleyden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋