Car Rides & Road Trips
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Long Car Trip with a 3 Year Old and 19 Mo Old
Asked by T.D. from Dallas
on June 2, 2009
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Hi mamas! We are leaving this coming Sunday to go to Florida and are driving. I have a few ideas for things in the car but do any of you have any tips of things to ta...
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- I just bought my 2 year old a Coloring set. It comes in a case that looks kind of like a lap top. It comes with colors and some coloring papers. It also has a white...
- I just scanned over all the other responses so sorry if I repeat. We travel with our granddaughter (now 3) and these are my must haves. Her potty chair! I know that...
- we always take a new toy, something of their favorite, so maybe a new barbie, or doll. Of course crayons or the markers that only color on special paper. I like to ta...
FIRST Long Car Trip to Florida Then Georgia, Need Any Helpful Advice Etc
Asked by P.L. from Washington DC
on July 18, 2010
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You mamapedia moms are always GREAT! we're taking first long road trip from dc to florida then georgia. Any reccomendations on best rest stops on 95 etc. Also besides ...
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- Here are some tips to keep her busy in the car. http://www.bigbluetrunk.com/ourcorner/689
- We took an expandable plastic folder and filled it with activities, sticker books, magnetic paper dolls, MadLibs (my kids LOVE madlibs), and a disposable camera. Or th...
- Georgia has a nice rest area at the welcome center. Other than that, they're basically plain rest areas. As for what to do with your 5 yr old--see how many of a cert...
Keeping 14 Month Old Occupied on 10 Hour Car Trip
Asked by K. from Dallas
on December 5, 2005
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Hi, Ladies.
I have a very active 14 month old boy. Over the holidays, we will be going to my parents house which will mean about 10 hours in the car.
I am looki...
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- K., there are a few toys for a car seat usually in the baby section of stores,also get a lap tray some non toxic crayons and a coloring book, even if the baby can't co...
- A portable DVD-player. Worked fine with our 7 month old on a 20 hour trip by plane (3 flights and some downtime at the airports)
- K., I would recommend that you travel a portion of the trip either very early in the morning, or into the night, so that your 14 mo old sleeps during that time. We we...
Seeking Opinion on Car Seats for 1 Year Old for Long Trip.
Asked by K.M. from Denver
on April 22, 2008
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My son will be 16mths old when we take a 20hour car trip (over 2 days/nights)in July. I am wondering whether I should move him to a forward facing car seat or leave hi...
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- I would get the forward facing seat. He will feel happier facing forward instead of staring at the seat for 20 hours.
- I would get him a carseat that is upright so that he can look out the window. Just remember, even with that you should still plan stops every few hours. Know where s...
- My son was 11 mos when we were about to take a long road trip in the van. I asked my pediatrician, since my son was big and strong he let us flip the seat around so h...
Road Trip with Toddler and Baby
Asked by M.E. from Evansville
on May 26, 2007
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In a couple months we will be taking a long road trip (to Gulf Shores) with my entire family (grandparents, aunt, uncles, cousins). This will be the first time we've ...
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- Hi M., You are going to have a fantastic vacation! A few tips: * If you can do it, drive through the night. The kids will sleep and your trip will be relatively...
- M., My husband and I recently returned home from our family vacation to Florida. We traveled with our 18 month old daughter. It was her first long distance trip in ...
- I agree with leaving as early as possible. That way you can get as far as you can while they are sleeping. Also we find it helpful to bring movies and toys that my kid...
Road Trip with Baby
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on November 19, 2008
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Any advice on how to keep a 17-month-old baby entertained during a 7-hour car trip? I am dreading traveling next week. She may nap for an hour or two at most. Travelin...
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- We are traveling about 7 hours to go back to Michigan for Thanksgiving, we also have a 16 month old. The last time we went back we left at 4:00 am. They slept a good...
- Actually, I have a lot of experience with this! (family in Detroit.) It definitely will take longer than you want. Don't plan on one long stop, like a long meal - inst...
- We made a 15 hour trip to the beach this summer and a DVD player saved our lives. We got the one with the dual screens so both kids had one!
Weekend Trip with 15 Month Old - Looking for Advice on Sleeping and Car Sickness
Asked by H.B. from New York
on May 11, 2009
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Hi there. I have 2 different topics I could use advice on both related to an upcoming trip. We have a wedding in Newport RI (about a 4 1/2 hour drive). My 16-month old...
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- Hi H.. I wish I could help you out with the car sickness, but I don't have any solid advice in that area except maybe try and leave at a time that you know your daugh...
- Hi H., My daughter had car sickness from 2 weeks old. She is now 6. My doctor told me to give her Benadryl for the motion sickness so far so good. Ask your doctor, ...
- Hi H.! As a kid, I got car sick, too, and the only thing that helped me feel better in the back seat was opening the windows and getting fresh air circulating in the ...
Road Trip Travel Activities
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on November 5, 2008
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Does anyone have any fun ideas to keep twin 3 year old boys and 7 month old girl entertained in the car for road trip to South Carolina?
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- When my boys were young we made a long trip to Colorado. I was concerned about them getting car sick (since I did as a child) and my doctor suggested giving them Bened...
- Ha, travel at night so that they sleep :)
- Besides the obvious - videos, we always kept a selection of toys that my daughter ONLY played with in the car. Then it's like getting something new or visiting an old...
Major Trip This Week
Asked by K.O. from Minneapolis
on August 7, 2006
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My husband and I are taking our girls on a pretty big trip this week which will involve a couple of plane rides as well as one long car ride at some point. I have a DV...
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- In our experience, it works better for the infants if one of the adults rides in the backseat next to them. That way if there are problems, you won't have to stop too...
- We took our son on his first big trip when he was nine months old. Our trip involved plane transfers and a fairly long drive as well. It all went fairly well, here's...
- Hi K., We took our son to Hawaii when he was 12 months and he played with a plastic cup for most of the 8 hour trip! I wouldn't worry too much about the 9 month ol...
Creative Ideas to Keep 2 and 5 Year Olds Busy on a Long Car Trip???
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on June 2, 2009
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We will be taking a fairly long car trip this summer, and I was wondering if anyone had any creative ideas to keep a 2 year old and 5 year old (both girls) entertained...
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- My family takes a 16 hour drive one way each year. We love car Bingo. You can find the cards on ebay. Their great. Will keep the kids busy. I also make a small m...
- We are also planning a vacation that will have us in the car for many days. I have been collecting ideas of things for them to do in the car. Some I have tried, some...
- Oh what fun. Been there done that. Make sure you make some stops along the way so the kids can run. We would usually stop at a roadside park and have a picnic and t...
