we are taking a trip it will be 8 hours one way. so i would like some ideas on how to make it a bit easier. any suggestions?
2007-05-25 06:38:20 · 16 answers · asked by impala400sb 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
PLAN PLAN PLAN!!!! Before the trip you should make a list of things that you think you will need on the trip. Pack them in a bad that is easily accessible throughout the trip. Oh I am assuming this is a road trip and not in a plane... So try and bring things such as favorite toys, books, quick snacks, juice, diapers, wipes, baggies for poopy diapers and so forth. Try and map out a schedule...like look ahead for good places to stop before you leave, and schedule them in as pit stops. Make sure you let your little one have plenty of time to stretch out and be active or you may have a very cranky little one on you hands. I think they make interactive toys that hook on to the car seats now...like soft steering wheels with sounds and a horn and such, or an activity board or something to occupy those hands for a while. And hopefully there will be a few hours of sleep thrown in there. Good luck to you!
2007-05-25 07:16:13 · answer #1 · answered by No where to hide 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you know the babies sleep schedule leave then and make sure the baby has good rib sticking food to eat before the trip. If the sleep schedule is a toss up then feed the child really well and take off. The child will generally go to sleep but if not try classical music and a bottle of water. After about four hours if the baby isn't crying keep going but if the child starts after four hours hit the next rest stop. Change, or feed walk the baby for about twenty minutes and then hit the road again. You should be fine till you get to your destination. GOOD LUCK!
2007-05-25 06:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by waltdawg3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a portable dvd player so my kids can watch movies, I think they sell for like $150 or so.
Also stop every 2 hours and let your baby walk around, get some fresh air. On an 8 hour trip, you'll probably have to stop half way for a meal.
2007-05-25 06:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by who-wants-to-know 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop once every two hours and let your child run around a little bit. This helped us with our 14 month old on a recent trip. We also brought books for her, she loves to look at books. Also don't forget to talk to him/her a lot, sometimes they just get fussy because they feel ignored in the back seat.You could also try a portable DVD player with some DVD' s of his/her favorite shows. Good luck!
2007-05-25 06:49:58 · answer #4 · answered by Busy Mommy of 3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truly the best thing you can hope for is naptime and we often traveled late at night for those long trips so could get some of this. I would suggest picture books as a possibility. Sometimes we found that if one parent drives and the other sits in back with baby often helped as you as more ready to assist a crying baby and this will definatly help the driver.
2007-05-25 08:32:12 · answer #5 · answered by Penny D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Colorado about a month ago (my son is 14 months) which is a 20 hour drive from California. We brought snacks, toys and took breaks for him. Also what i really think what helped was that i sat in the back seat with him, driving at night was helpful too.
2007-05-25 08:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by smwolf_2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 16 month old and I know how hard it is to take trips in the car. we go to my parents house a lot and its a 3 hours drive. the last 30 minutes he just gets go upset and tired of sitting dow. I would suggest that you stop somewhere, maybe to eat, for half an hour of so in the middle of your trip.
2007-05-25 06:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can make room, have one of you sit in the back seat next to the baby. That way you're available to offer snacks and treats, and if he's fussy you'll be better able to tell what he needs (like a diaper change or to be shielded from the sun) without having to pull over. (but do pull over if you need to take him out of the seat)
Plan extra time to make a couple of stops, it can really help for a momentary change of air (although he will probably fuss being put back in his seat).
2007-05-25 06:48:06 · answer #8 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The things that amused by son (15 months) most on a recent long flight were a set of stacking cups and a new pack of crayons. In addition to being able to draw with the crayons, he spent almost an hour putting them in and out of the box (take one crayon away so its easier for him to get them all in). He also spent a lot of time putting the cups in and out of each other. It helped that I was sat beside him so that I could help if he got frustrated.
2007-05-25 07:40:19 · answer #9 · answered by beckyf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave around the child's usual bed time. Usually the constant moving luls baby's to sleep. Some kids just do better on long care rides than others. It is a matter of knowing your baby's temperment and adjusting accordingly.
2007-05-25 07:20:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋