Wednesday, October 2, 2013

What is the longest distance you would travel by car with a 19 month old?

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Mrs. Doe


We are not huge travelers. We drive to my dad's once or twice every few months and its a 3 hour drive one way, but we stay the night, so its broken up, time wise. My husband wants to go somewhere on vacation and he asked me how long our son could ride in the car without getting too fussy, and honestly I don't know, because 3 hours has been the max.
How far have you driven with your toddler, and how well did they do?



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I am keeping an eye on this question. Our son will be 19 months this month, and we are planning a trip over Memorial day. 6-7 hours in the car. He has done it before, but he was only 9 months when we took the last trip.

i am planning on books, toys, children's cds, and snacks to keep him occupied. I am also hoping to travel when he usually takes his nap!

Edit: I looked on Amazon.com and saw this travel tray you can put on your child's lap that attaches around the carseat. I am thinking of buying one so I can put my son's snacks on it and then he can play with toys and books without them falling. it is only $20, and I think it might be worth it.

Have you ever taken a long distance flight with your toddler?




Waiwai


If so, how was the experience from your, the travelling parent's, point of view? Tips for do's and don'ts. Stories good or not so would be welcomed.

I am hoping to make the best of a 12 hour plus flight for baby, me, and everyone else on board.



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Yes to taking my children on long haul flights, from newborns to teenagers.
Dress the baby in PJ's and have a clean outfit to change into just before you land...make them feel as comfortable as possible, pack a bag of a few (one or two) soft toys and a blanket for them. for coping with pressure of their ears let them suck on a dummy (depending on age) while the plane lands and takes off or let them sip water from a bottle the sucking action will help. Have plenty of wipes and let them have small frequent snacks throughout the flight and when they sleep go to sleep as well.




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