We are taking a 10 hours car ride soon and was wondering if anyone has any ideas or toy suggestions for keeping a 1 year entertained. Thanks!
2007-10-15 06:25:28 · 10 answers · asked by Andy C 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Drive at night so your baby will sleep through the car ride! Thats how i've taken all the long trips I have with my daughter
2007-10-15 06:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by jenluvslife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be prepared to make a lot of stops! I took my daughter on a 4 hour plane ride and then a 4 hours car ride in the same day. It totally sucked, but we managed. We had to stop every hour or so in the car to get out and stretch and let her run around a while. Just stop at the local gas stations and ask for the nearest park. You won't be sorry you did!
2007-10-15 13:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by Kennedysma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I second Dawn Z's suggestion! We drove 11 hours from NC to NY over the summer and it was soooooo much easier driving at night. Sure we felt like heck when we got there but it was worth it not to have to stop ten times or have the stress of a screaming child in addition to the traffic. As a bonus, there are a lot fewer traffic jams at 3 am.
2007-10-15 13:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by Brian A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would bring a children's cd along, a portable dvd player, some toys, a sippy cub and some snacks, and blanket for him to hold when he/ she gets tired. I wouldn't worry too, too much about entertainment. Most children end up falling alseep in their carseat anyhow. I have two children and when ever we go on long car rides it's hours of relaxation for me because they fall fast asleep. Bring soothing music along.
2007-10-15 13:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh boy that is a hard one.
They make a mirrow/entermaintment type thing that can do on the back of the seat or attached to the carseat (the link is below)
Bring a bag of his favorite toys and cd's to play of his favorite songs...and take a couple of pitstops so he can stretch his legs.
Good Luck!!
2007-10-15 13:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by Kristy Lynn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a portable DVD player? That can keep him\her busy for at least an hour....and maybe they would fall asleep for a while. I would also suggest keeping plenty of snacks on hand. How about paper and those big, jumbo crayons?
2007-10-15 13:30:21 · answer #6 · answered by amanda r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if at all possible drive at night when baby can sleep it is a shorter drive for everyone! that the thing I have found that works the best. you can try singing or food or toys but they all just work for a short time. Best of luck(ear plugs for you help to)
2007-10-15 13:38:43 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DVD made for the car is a BIG hit. songs, coloring books, soft music to put them to sleep.
2007-10-15 13:29:18 · answer #8 · answered by Jamin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stationary bike that runs a DVD?!
2007-10-16 02:08:32 · answer #9 · answered by gmoney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a great children's CD and sing to them!!!
2007-10-15 13:29:11 · answer #10 · answered by mz_good_luck_charm 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋