Road trip with a toddler – 9 practical tips when you’re on the road
Our family has travelled quite a few kilometres by car. Long distance driving can be exhausting but you can make it more pleasant by preparing for it beforehand. The most important thing is to enjoy the road trip without rushing around.
9 practical tips when you’re on the road
1. Safety comes first
• Make sure the baby car seat is securely installed before you head on the road.
• Make sure you have all the important documents with you, including the number of your roadside assistance service. • Always have a first aid kit and enough water with you (extra advice: during a longer drive encourage your child to drink more than usual since …show more content…
Toys and other accessories for a more pleasant trip
• For babies – take different toys that you can tie somewhere or stick to the baby seat so that the child does not get bored if he is still too little to reach the window.
• For older children (2+) – place a box of toys next to the child’s seat if you have enough room, and the child will pick his or her own toys.
• Take his favourite toys, books, blankets, and a tablet with animated films (extra advice: use Protube to upload your child’s favourite cartoons)
• For outside stops take other a ball and other toys your child uses when playing outside.
• You cannot go without soap bubbles – in, or outside the car.
7. Snacks on the road
• On the day of departure forget all the rules about eating in the car. Time will fly faster for you and for the child.
• Snacks on the road save a lot time, and you can stop later when everybody needs a break.
• Have your drinks and food always nearby.
• Pack healthy snacks, for example: dried fruits, fruits like banana, apple slices, grapes, etc., salty snacks, buns, slices of cheese, rice or corn waffles, or even a warm meal for a longer drive. Don’t take too much sweets as the child can get too …show more content…
• Keep fresh food and drinks in a cooling case if possible, or put them in a freezing bag with some ice cubes.
• Always keep cleaning wipes, paper towels and a waste bag near you.
• Use plastic cutlery. 8. When the going gets tough
• And you will experience an outburst of stubbornness or crying, especially if travelling long distance.
• If snacks don’t do the trick, try singing, watching cartoons, changing the nappy or the following:
1. Ignore it – the child is fine and will probably calm himself (eventually).
2. Sit next to the child; this is especially helpful for children aged 2+. This way, you can keep the child company, try to please his wishes or play with him.
3. Most importantly, try to make a stop as soon as possible.
9. Accessories for extra comfort
• Travel health kit
• Portable toilet seat Potette Plus is great to have on longer drives or on public toilets where you can use it as a hygienic shield for the seat. You can also put a plastic bag on the seat and use it as a portable
Our family has travelled quite a few kilometres by car. Long distance driving can be exhausting but you can make it more pleasant by preparing for it beforehand. The most important thing is to enjoy the road trip without rushing around.
9 practical tips when you’re on the road
1. Safety comes first
• Make sure the baby car seat is securely installed before you head on the road.
• Make sure you have all the important documents with you, including the number of your roadside assistance service. • Always have a first aid kit and enough water with you (extra advice: during a longer drive encourage your child to drink more than usual since …show more content…
Toys and other accessories for a more pleasant trip
• For babies – take different toys that you can tie somewhere or stick to the baby seat so that the child does not get bored if he is still too little to reach the window.
• For older children (2+) – place a box of toys next to the child’s seat if you have enough room, and the child will pick his or her own toys.
• Take his favourite toys, books, blankets, and a tablet with animated films (extra advice: use Protube to upload your child’s favourite cartoons)
• For outside stops take other a ball and other toys your child uses when playing outside.
• You cannot go without soap bubbles – in, or outside the car.
7. Snacks on the road
• On the day of departure forget all the rules about eating in the car. Time will fly faster for you and for the child.
• Snacks on the road save a lot time, and you can stop later when everybody needs a break.
• Have your drinks and food always nearby.
• Pack healthy snacks, for example: dried fruits, fruits like banana, apple slices, grapes, etc., salty snacks, buns, slices of cheese, rice or corn waffles, or even a warm meal for a longer drive. Don’t take too much sweets as the child can get too …show more content…
• Keep fresh food and drinks in a cooling case if possible, or put them in a freezing bag with some ice cubes.
• Always keep cleaning wipes, paper towels and a waste bag near you.
• Use plastic cutlery. 8. When the going gets tough
• And you will experience an outburst of stubbornness or crying, especially if travelling long distance.
• If snacks don’t do the trick, try singing, watching cartoons, changing the nappy or the following:
1. Ignore it – the child is fine and will probably calm himself (eventually).
2. Sit next to the child; this is especially helpful for children aged 2+. This way, you can keep the child company, try to please his wishes or play with him.
3. Most importantly, try to make a stop as soon as possible.
9. Accessories for extra comfort
• Travel health kit
• Portable toilet seat Potette Plus is great to have on longer drives or on public toilets where you can use it as a hygienic shield for the seat. You can also put a plastic bag on the seat and use it as a portable