Travelling with Toddlers
by Cora Spessoli
http://www.fhtravel.com
Traveling with kids can be fun, but it can also be
challenging. Though your kids may like going on
trips with you, they may also find car journeys very
boring and tiresome. Below are some tips to
make car journeys interesting for your toddlers and
manageable for you:
1. Travel while your kids are sleeping. This will allow
you some peace during part of the trip. You may have to
alter your travel times to match with the sleeping
patterns of your children. Of course, if night travel is
not a safe orcomfortable option for you, then look at
other options, instead.
2. Take along fun car games and favorite toys. Help the
kids to see your trip as an adventure. Buy them travel
games or a special toy or activity to help them stay
preoccupied during the trip. It also helps to bring along
a favorite toy that will lend itself to a feeling of
security or comfort. A preferred blanket or funny drinking
cup and straw might also help to promote a feeling of
well-being.
3. Make frequent stops. Kids can get tired of driving for
long periods of time, and they need to exercise or stretch
their legs. Make a point of pulling over every hour or two
at a service station or convenience store for the purpose
of restroom stops or a short sprint to get the legs
untangled. A drink of water or a pretty view might be
other reasons to stop for a few minutes. Make it enjoyable
rather than stressful for everyone.
4. Keep the car as clean during your trip as possible.
Carry travel hygiene items like a container with a lid
(for motion sickness or food poisoning),tissues and wet
wipes for sticky fingers and lips, and a trash bag for
disposing of uneaten food, empty cans, wrappings, and the
like.
5. Do fun things with the kids. Plan a few stops for them
to see something unusual. This might be wildlife, an
amazing view, or a popular site, such as a children~s
petting zoo. When the little ones realize there is
something fun ahead of them, the next leg of the trip may
not seem so long and tedious.
There's a saying that "When Mommy's happy, everyone's
happy." If Mommy (and Daddy!) plan ahead with everyone's
comfort and well-being in mind, then trips ought to be
a source of happiness to all!
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