Any tips?
We're renting a minivan, we're driving to AZ from CA, and we're planning on stopping every hour or two so that baby isn't cramped...but I'm not sure where to go or what to do with a 9 month old in the desert...in july. HELP?
2007-06-29 11:13:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
you can stop at every gas station or restaraunt, parks,or the public restrooms along the way
2007-06-29 11:17:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't stop that often unless it was really necessary... We took a jaunt (14 hrs) with two children ages 9mnths/2 1/2 yrs. and it just so happened that my little one was teething it was a bit of a nightmare.. So, I would make sure I packed the orajel/children's tylenol... It also helps to travel at night or when the children usually nap/sleep. Also, if you sit in the back of the minivan w/ the little one it might help if he needs fed or changed or anything of that nature... Pack some snacks and some music and try to have a good time in the car... Oh don't forget the window thingies so the sun isn't so harsh in the windows of the minivan and to put sunscreen on the baby in the morning when you are getting him dressed.... Sounds dumb, but he can get quite abit of sun in the car... good luck
2007-06-29 11:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The guy who says to drive at night is the best advice you will get. a 9mo old does not enjoy a road trip. Drive trough in the dark, and get where you are going.
If for some reason you cannot do this, then getting out with baby every couple hours sounds good, but you will be having a real fight to get him back in the seat after a couple cycles of in and out of the car, if you do not completely wear him out while he is out of the car.
The baby will care less about the scenery, and cannot be allowed to play on the ground because most of the plants on your trip will be potentially pointy. It is a finer idea to map out really nice McDonald's with play areas, and plan on spending at least an hour there wearing him out on a safe surface, or to map out public swimming pools. Nothing wears out a baby like water.
If you can stand it, put him in a backwards seat in the front in the middle, and sing in the car. Kids are facinated by their parents singing.
Bring a pile of towels to reline his car seat if it gets sweaty, and change diapers more often than is necessary, for this same sweat reason.
2007-06-29 11:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by Gina C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lot's of fluids, use the AC. bring everything you can fit into the diaper bag including extra diapers ( I usually thro in a full extra bag of them). Powders, formula if your not breast feeding and of course an electric bottle warmer that plugs into the cig lighter. Keep the baby well protected from the sun, but don't let it overheat. Light colored clothing, Man has it been a while since my kids were that small!! Good thing your renting a van!! Oh, and a portable playpen. We used misquito netting over the whole playpen to keep bugs and nasties away. Good luck.
2007-06-29 11:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we are approximately to make our 2d trip from west Texas to Alabama. that's 14 hours minimum. What labored super final time became tochronic at nighttime. We have been given him waiting for mattress: tub, pjs, bottle and as a replace of mattress, he went into his motor vehicle seat. He slept the entire way. It a touch frustrating on the adults as one has tochronic yet thats a commerce with made with having a screaming toddler all day. sturdy luck
2016-10-03 07:33:40 · answer #5 · answered by ehinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With our 7 month old (two road trips; one to Canada and one to California), we found that we did best driving at night -- during his normal sleep cycle. It was harder on us, but much easier on the little guy who doesn't like to be cramped in the carseat for more than 2 hours.
When he was awake, we usually had somebody sitting next to him that could entertain him. We also took some music that he likes, and played it over headphones so he could hear it while we could listen to other music over the car radio.
2007-06-29 11:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by techwriterinusa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem as you when I went on a road trip with my in-laws hubby and son when he was 7 weeks old. We stopped at a rest stop every 3 to 4 hours to feed and change his diaper. We were going from MO to WI. If you can't find some place to stop pull over to the side of the road and change their diaper or feed them from the passenger side.
2007-06-29 11:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by teri81979_2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our baby slept for most of the ride on a recent road trip we took. One of us also stayed in the back with her to keep her company and play with her when she was awake. Having a variety of familiar toys within arms reach for the baby is a good thing. You can switch them up in case baby gets bored with the one it's playing with.
2007-06-29 11:23:19 · answer #8 · answered by sweeetheart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, are you nuts!?!?! na just kiddin. I think it would be wise for you to invest in kiddie things. EX playful cds, hand puppets, food(plenty of food), flash cards, something(toy) that hangs on the seat, portable cd player for baby to watch fav shows. And VALIUM!!! lol Have a good trip and be safe!
2007-06-29 11:23:42 · answer #9 · answered by dee4rad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on google and plan out ur stops then you and your baby can have fun
2007-06-29 11:20:33 · answer #10 · answered by happya11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋