Car Rides & Road Trips: Princess
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Car Trip with Just 1 Year Old
Asked by S.E. from Cleveland
on April 17, 2008
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I am taking a 4 hour car trip with my two boys, ages almost 4 and just turned 1. The big boy is easy. He colors and has a little computer and can keep happy just fin...
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- Can you leave really early? If you get him out of bed and put him directly into the car, maybe he will sleep most of the way. That way you won't have to entertain hi...
- S., Just about any toy that's NEW. Don't let him even see it until the trip so that he can spend his time trying to figure it out. I'd suggest a jigsaw puzzle - o...
- I have a one year old daughter and we frequently have to travel 4 hours to see my in-laws. We take a portable dvd player with us and her favorite veggie tales and bab...
Trip to Disneyworld
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on January 16, 2012
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We are planning a trip to Disneyworld, FL and I have some questions for those of you who have been before.
- when is the best time during the year to go? Nice weat...
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- Be sure to take strollers for BOTH. DisneyWorld is huge. Even if you are staying in the resorts--they are huge and it can be quite a walk to the food courts. The Di...
- Try to think about school schedules around the country and avoid the times that most kids would be out of school. I believe fall is good, October or November (before ...
- We went there last Christmas and on the advice of friends used the Unofficial guide to DisneyWorld. It has a suggested itinerary for small children, we followed that ...
10-12 Hour Car Trip with 6 Yo and 2 1/2 Yo
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on July 1, 2008
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Hello moms!
Do any of you have any ideas for games/activities/toys to entertain kids on a long car trip? My daughter is 6 and my son is 2 1/2. We have a portable DV...
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- I just returned home from a trip to Florida, which was over 14 hours in the car. We took a portable dvd player for my 2-year old son and the only movie he wanted to w...
- Hi J., One of the best things we ever bought our daughter around that age was an Aquadoodle. I don't know a single 2 year old who doesn't like to color! Since it'...
- Tin foil- playdough for the car. A cookie sheet and magnets from the dollar store. Or use the cookie sheet as a lapdesk and give them real playdough. Free on-line p...
Suggestions for Plane Trip
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on May 3, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I'm taking a trip to Atlanta in June with my 23 month old and I am needing suggestions on what to bring with us to do on the plane. I am bringing the car...
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- A couple of small new toys that she hasn't seen. Make sure you bring a small blanket for her because you don't want to use the ones on the airplane. (reused and reuse...
- I took photos of family we were going to see and familiar people...we taped them to the seat in front of us. We also got a magnet toy that has the Dora or Princess tha...
- Here are some great suggestions: 1. mini-bubbles (the kind you get at weddings) 2. stickers- we stick them on the seat in front of us and they come off very easily...
First Disneyland Trip!!!
Asked by B.A. from Los Angeles
on January 27, 2007
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We are planning to take our daughter to Disneyland for her third borthday in February... Does anyone have any money saving tips or advice on how NOT to break the bank ...
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- Hi B., I am originally from Anahiem and am also interested in going to Disneyland with my son. There is a Disney site you can go to for information and there are also...
- My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Disney World and our first anniversary in Disneyland, and the best thing we did to save a little money was to share food, espec...
- Hi B., We use RIDEMAX every time we go to Disneyland. It's SO useful!! You can view it at www.Ridemax.com. It's costs about $15 but it's well worth it. It's a pro...
Car "Gifts"
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on July 15, 2011
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I asked a question a few weeks back about how to entertain my kids for an 8 hour car ride. (My oldest is TERRIBLE in the car and has hated car rides since the day she ...
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- Go to Michaels, A.C. Moore, or Target. They have great $1 bins. That's where I've gotten my travel gifts for my 4 & 2 year olds.
- WOW a harmonica. You are brave. My husband would not go for that. :) How about Cling ons for the car windows, if they can reach them. You can usually find them i...
- My cousin gives each of her kids a roll of quarters at the beginning of the ride. Every time they fight, complain, etc they pay a quarter. At the end of the ride they ...
Tips to Make Ultimate Experience of Trip to Disneyland
Asked by R.A. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'd love some tips to make a trip to Disneyland as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. We are going to take my daughter there for her 3rd birthday (first...
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- I will tell you there is a mom's place that can help you with all your little one's needs. They have little potties if she is toilet trained and diapers for purchase i...
- Aloha R., If it's a long ride to get there, be sure to pack her own bag of activities such as favorite books, coloring books with crayons, blank paper notebook (you c...
- We just took my son for his 3rd birthday....great time! Pack a backpack or two, one for Mom and one for Dad to distribute the items: 3 changes of clothes & plent...
Long Plane Trip with Very Difficult Toddler
Asked by X.W. from Pocatello
on April 24, 2008
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We are planning a trip to South America to visit family. I have a 3 year old daughter that is a screamer and tantrum thrower when she doesn't get her way. She used to ...
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- I just did it too Australia with a 10 month old and 2 1/2 y/o by myself.And back. Try for a night flight to start the journey if not with your 1st stop over brush te...
- Portable DVD player and lots of movies. Backpack of activities... coloring, toys, etc. Maybe give her a treat/reward for every hour that she behaves. Once on the pl...
- That's a tough one. We're taking our two and a half year old to Greece in a month so I know what you're facing. Laptop with tons of movies, snacks, new toys and book...
Any Good Game Ideas for a Long Road Trip?
Asked by T.R. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2009
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I have a four and six year old and we're travelling to the Gold Country in California this summer-about and 8 hour drive for us-and I was trying to think of some good ...
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- I always enjoyed interacting with my sons when we took trips. We did oral games...you children should be old enough for some: 1. "I packed my suitcase and in it I p...
- What about etch a sketch and doodle art type things? There are also hand held tic tax toe type games. I think Big Lots may have a lot of those type games.
- All the old fashioned road games are still good (the license plate game -- with your help), I Spy, 20 questions, Travel Bingo (with pictures), etc. There are so many ...
Eating in the Car = Poll
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on January 17, 2011
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Do you allow your kids to eat in the car? What if it’s someone else’s child? Do you let them eat in the car what you wouldn’t normally let your own kids eat in ...
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- No eating in my car. I don't care if the kid is throwing a fit. They can wait! Of course, there are exceptions. I let them eat when we took our vacation last summer, b...
- Hi J., Well, this is from a woman who dug apple cores out of the floor of back of the car when her kids were little... I drive my cars til they die, and take reall...
- I do allow kids to eat in the car, depending on the situation. I have a 10, 9, and 2 year old. I car pool the 10 year olds to tumbling right after school, so they al...
