Each and every mother that has prepared for, traveled with or even thought about taking little ones on a road trip understands that it is not an easy task. It is almost like preparing for a natural disaster where there may not be food, water or sanity for days at a time. After all it takes bags, bottles, totes, snack bags, coolers and that is just in the front of the car, not to mention all the diapering and other personal care items required. Really it can be a trying task to prepare for a trip with little kids, but there are some great tips, from mom to mom that can make it a smoother trip. Here are the 10 best tips for traveling with little ones that us moms can ask for.
This first tip goes hand in hand with a couple of the other tips as well. Keep them busy! It doesn’t matter where you’re at, going or doing if kids have something to do they are less likely to complain, get bored or into mischief. They are visual creatures that long to be stimulated with bright colors, sounds and yes, movement! If a DVD player is not possible, then how about a handheld toy version that plays little games or movies? While electronics are important, children can get bored and begin asking for something else to do. Bringing us to another tip: keep snacks, drinks and fruits available at all times. It may even be a good idea to put a cooler or other food holder where it is easily accessible to mom so that the little ones can be handed a snack quick. Sometimes traffic doesn’t wait so keeping snacks and drinks handy can create harmony as well as promote safety!
Coloring books, travel packets and paintless sets can keep even the most difficult child happy for a long car ride. These books are easy to find and most of the time they can even be purchased from discount stores making them affordable. Remember to stock up because with some of our little ones it doesn’t take long for them to work their way through them. Those books that can be wiped clean are a good idea as well, since they can be used over and over again. Remember, if the mind stays busy, the mouth is out of gear and the hands are occupied.
Playing games, singing songs and even guessing what color car you will pass next also engages the child and helps to keep them busy. There are tons of these little game ideas online, but here are a few:
• “I spy” is always a favorite
• Counting cars, fences, posts or signs
• Practicing counting, alphabet or nursery rhymes
Making frequent stops is not at all convenient, but it really makes the trip easier on the child. Most kids get upset when they are strapped into a car seat and have absolutely no freedom or choice about being there. Try and remember roadside parks for stretching the legs and bathroom breaks along the way!
Of course going into the trip well prepared always make it easier, but things like including paper towels, trash bags, goodies and little surprises make it even more pleasant. Use these little surprises as incentives during your travels.
Traveling with little kids can actually be fun, especially when you have a few tips and tricks up your sleeve. Enjoy yourself and be prepared ahead of time is the key to a fun travel!!
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