My baby has never slept away from home. We tried it once a year ago and it was horrible. we ended up with no sleep and driving all the way home the next day. We want to go this summer for a vacation. but it is 15 hours away and flying is out. So I don't know what to do. Do I just wait another year to get out of this stage. My other two were never like this. My inlaws are mad because we don't ever come and visit but I think they should understand what out situation is..
2007-04-01 15:51:26 · 12 answers · asked by motherofthree 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
try to experiment...go to a hotel..sounds kinda dorky..but it could work...take what your child likes at bedtime favorite animal favorite blanket..explain what you are doing how its an adventure ...then when you actually go on the trip pump it up into a huge adventure to see grandma and grandpa..i hope this helps
2007-04-01 15:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by bailie28 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your baby is up to date on vacinations and everything is ok with his or her health, I see no reason why you should not be able to do this. I think the main reason your baby did not react well is that it was a new place and a bit scary for them. If you use all of the tricks and tips on soothing your child, they should calm down and do alright. If you are anxious and worried though, your child will be as well. They often pick up on that and will act out accordingly. Also, just explain to your inlaws that the new baby is a bit fussy for some reason, usually they will understand, and may even be able to offer some suggestions as to how to make the trip easier. That is a long drive too, so be prepared to have some rest stops for both you and your child for refreshments, potty stops and the whole works, so that both of you can get a break from the car, and the baby will not have such a bad time of it. If you take a break somewhere in the middle even if it means an extra hotel stay and go through your usual at home rituals for bedtime, the baby should settle down a lot easier, and it will make for a lot smoother trip. Take along a picnic lunch too with some of babys favorite treats and try to make it fun for them. I find that my children travel a lot easier that way too. Being cooped up in a car, they just do not get the exercise they need to feel normal, and that is why plan the extra stops and time in there. Best of blessings on this, and if you have any questions, talk to your pidiatrician, see if maybe the baby is getting a bit car sick too, and that is what may also be agrivating this. Hang in there, and keep being the good concerned mom you are. That is the best way to do things anyway,
Maraleh
2007-04-01 16:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by Maraleh H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES you should. Babies change every day and there is no reason why you should put a nice family vacation on hold for what may or may not happen. You have plenty of time to plan and if you take your time it will all work out just fine. I have been traveling (alone, on transatlantic flights) with both my children for over 10 years. Once you get over the nervousness of that first trip, it's a breeze.
2007-04-01 21:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children are adaptable. You start catering to his tantrums at 18 months, you better be prepared for another 15 and a half years of it. If you want to use him as an excuse not to visit the in-laws, fine; you know it and we know it. I think this is a matter of 'who's your parent' and 'who's training who?'No 2 kids are the same and you were fortunate with the other two. Now you are being tested as a parent with this one. Don't get a failing grade.......or you pay for it. Good Luck.
2007-04-01 16:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by reinformer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go on your vacation. The kid doesn't care where he sleeps as long as you make it comfortable. Believe me when they are tired they will sleep. I have a son who has never been a sleeper(still isn't at 7) we drove to Louisiana from Boston and all I had to do to get him to sleep was lay him in the bed with me, then move him. He felt safe because Mommy was there and went to sleep. It may take some time but your child will get used to sleeping elsewhere. Bring along a favorite toy or pillow to make it more homey. Good Luck! :)
2007-04-01 16:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kat412 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What about doing a small vacation at a local hotel for the night to see how the little one does? That way you can do a trial run just to see if he/she will do before you invest all the time and money to going on the latter vacation.
Good luck!
2007-04-01 15:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by yoopergoddess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not practice. Try driving a half hour, then an hour, then two, and so on. Take little short trips for an overnight so you can come home if you have to. Camping is good...cheap too. If you keep putting it off it will just get worse.
2007-04-01 15:55:43 · answer #7 · answered by Santa's Elf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your inlaws be mad and do what you and your spouse think and KNOW better than anyone what is best for your child. If you want to try it again then go for it but if you don't then you remind yoru in-laws that it is YOU and YOUR SPOUSE who will be up all night with out sleep. Not them.
2007-04-01 15:56:36 · answer #8 · answered by S'Rae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say wait until she is a bit older. I tried it with my 18 mo old niece and it was HORRIBLE and what was worse, she got an ear infection while we were out of town. That made it even worse!!!! Plus, all of the packing and prep is just not worth it, in my opinion.
2007-04-01 15:58:18 · answer #9 · answered by TwinkaTee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some human beings positioned your carseat on the seat on the airplane. I took my 2 365 days previous and we rented a vehicle. i did not take the carseat on the airplane yet I checked it and it regarded the same as I gave it to them. They positioned it in a bag with our stroller and checked it centred on loose. this became Airtran. It became an issue to carry around the airport that I made my husband do!!. also you do not comprehend the position or what the carseat the apartment vehicle has went by potential of. unwell youthful ones or a twist of destiny. i'd take yours. have interesting on your holiday
2016-10-17 22:44:12 · answer #10 · answered by dudderar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋