Anyone have some ideas on how to keep her occupied and happy during the trip? THANKS!
2007-11-20 08:52:49 · 11 answers · asked by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
First off, try to stay as close as possible to your normal routine in terms of meal times and sleeping times.
bring a few snacks like Baby carrots,raisens,Crackers, fruit and dry cearal.
Bring along lots of toys and plan on giving your toddler one each time the previous one gets boring. When toys no longer seem to be helping, it’s time for an audio tape. after about 2 hours in a car your child will need to stretch their legs and go potty.
Surprise packages
Prepare ahead with paper bags of items to be given out every 25, 50 or 75 miles -- marked on a map with the location, it takes a little bit of preparation to do this but it REALLY helps young children. In each bag put a wrapped item -- usually a small toy. Then in some of the surprise packages you can add juice or a snack, stickers and a piece of paper, or something pertaining to the trip that you can talk about.
Animal Sounds
Make animal sounds and let your children take turns naming the animals. If your children are able to do so, let them take turns making the animal sounds and have you guess the animal.
portable dvd palyer and 4 of there favorite movies.
2007-11-20 09:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by favorite_aunt24 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a fan of driving at night - especially during the holiday's (traffic is bad enough) so I always put my little one to bed the night before in a sweat suit (or something comfortable) - we'd leave super early in the morning ... before he'd "normally" wake up.
After the entire car was loaded & ready to go, I'd grab the baby & buckle him in - he'd usually fall right back to sleep so we could get a few hours of driving behind us before he woke up.
Bring lots of patience! Oh, and toys too! Bite sized snacks & sippy cups are a must! Play the radio (or a DVD) sometimes the sounds will "entertain" for a bit. Remember to take lots of breaks - and don't just change diapers/go to the bathroom & run. Take a few extra minutes to walk around - look at the scenery, watch birds (and other animals) to help take his mind off the long trip.
Try not to get too stressed out - it'll only make your little one more anxious and fussy. Good luck & have a safe trip!
2007-11-20 09:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am agreeing with the DVD player. It is a miracle worker. When we go on 8 hour car rides, and we go on at least two a year, since my daughters were 7 months old, now 4 1/2. It is the best thing I ever bought. My daughters only watch maybe an hour of tv at home at day, so the DVD player is a treat. They watch about 4 movies, and it keeps them quiet. We also stop a few times, so they can stretch their legs and we can get some food. Also fill the backseat with all their blankets, stuffed animals, and pillows they want. Just anything to keep them happy :)
2016-04-05 00:34:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the trip close to nap or bed time, this could/should take up most of the time. Snacks and juice are a must, and maybe some silly kid music, you have to be willing to sing along and play with your child to keep them interested. A new toy is good too, doesn't have to be expensive, go to the $ store, show the toy before you leave and explain it's a special treat just for this trip, new toys are absorbing for some time. Good luck.
2007-11-20 09:45:04 · answer #4 · answered by velvetca1972 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't let out daughter watch much tv but I have got to tell you that movies will do wonders. If you don't have a vehicle with a tv you can get a portable DVD player at Walmart for about $70. I also sat in the back wiht her and read her books, the only problem was that I feel sick reading in the car. So I just kind of let her look at them. Try to leave when she is tired, that way she will sleep for a while. Make sure to stop a few times as well.
2007-11-20 09:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter goes to bed at 8pm, so we try to leave for long trips at about 6pm. She's good for the first 2 hours and we play music, sing songs, and give her books to read and toys to play with. Then she falls asleep and we can arrive at 4am. I sleep in the car, my husband drives, and he sleeps in the next day and I wake up with her. She's also 2.5 years old. Although our trips are usually to his parents house, which is 9 hours. But the same idea works.
2007-11-20 09:19:24 · answer #6 · answered by Katie G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if possible, leave at noight time right before her bedtime. or about an hour before. if thatsnot possible, bring books, crayons, portable dvd player(thse are great),
but i would highly recommend the night time trip. and dont forget snacks and juices
2007-11-20 09:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the trip at night if possible. she'll sleep the whole time, and traffic won't be so bad for you!
2007-11-20 08:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by stevies_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring toys she can play with in her car seat. Like a toy phone, toy piano, etc..
2007-11-20 09:03:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mrknowitall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
portable dvd player. take plenty of snacks.
2007-11-20 08:57:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋