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First Long Roadtrip...
Our twins are 3 months and we are giong on their first lengthy roadtrip, ... Bring your own diapers, wipes etc AND plastic bags for poopie diapers! and keep ...
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- At 3 months the babies are still sleeping a lot. If they are asleep, keep driving!!! Try leaving early in the morning, right after feeding and changing the babies, and...
- T., if your babies are like most that young, they will sleep from the ride. Most infants enjoy the rocking or moving sensation in the car & sleep from it. I carried a ...
- Take some extra munchies and drinks for the 4 year old and you and hubby, too. Saves money and time stopping except for gas and potty breaks. A portable DVD player is ...
Where to Go on a Road Trip..4 Hrs. or Less W/ One Year Old and 5 Year Olds...?
Car Rides & Road Trips ... I will have to try some of your suggestions next summer! ... I'll have to plan way ahead next time for that trip. ...
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- LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! We go every year! 2 - 2.5 hour drive www.blueharborresort.com
- Madison, WI. There is a ton to do. Walk around the lakes, farmers market on the capital square, childrens museum, state street, free zoo. Good parks and fantastic p...
- Saugatuck, MI would be a great place to go. There's a beach, and lots of fun little shops to poke into. There are a couple of resorts, and there are also a couple of...
Long Road Trip
Since we were in our own rig, I had an activity box, and they chose their toy ... While I'm not a Pro-tv mom, I do think that long road trips require extra ...
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- While I'm not a Pro-tv mom, I do think that long road trips require extra entertainment. Bring toys that make noise, light up....but we used a dvd player and baby ein...
- I know some people are against it, but really, dvds work wonders. And really, if they are in the car they are not going to be exercising anyway. I do a 12-hour one wa...
- Last May, we took our then 1 year-old and 2 1/2 year old on a 4 hour airplane ride then in a rental car. For the airplane, take the diaper bag, and one other carry on...
Road Trip with a 2 Year Old!
Read all 11 responses: "Any advice for our first road trip to the beach with our 2 year old? ... It depends I think on how your little one is in the car normally - and ... Try to plan on leaving around nap time, or really early in the morning . ... are pretty safe for the car since they only work on their own paper. ...
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- Hit the dollar store and collect a variety of new and interesting items to keep him/her busy. Be creative and think outside of toys!! A box of bandaides can keep them ...
- The portable DVD players are awesome. We use ours as a special treat for long car rides only, so my two year old really looks forward to trips. Interactive toys/books ...
- Hi A., I have two year old twins and we travel alot on the weekends, they love doodles, it gives them something to draw on without making a mess and keeps them very bu...
Road Trip with Very Active Toddler to Tahoe, Help!!!
we took 3 small boys on many road trips. You really should stop every 2 hours for a little running around. Check aaa.com for rest areas along your route. ...
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- Dear P., we took 3 small boys on many road trips. You really should stop every 2 hours for a little running around. Check aaa.com for rest areas along your route. T...
- In addition to what you listed, bring lots of snacks and drinks. You'll have to stop for potty breaks anyway. I also play kid music part of the time. Happy Trails.
- We drive from Portland to the Bay area frequently with our 17 month old. If you can leave at nap time to get you a two to three hour break or at bed time and just hav...
30 Hour Road Trip with a One Year Old??? WHAT?
We have a family reunion in NY in early June and we were planning a two week trip .... Book your flight, and enjoy your trip, especially knowing that you're ...
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- Yah, you tell him that statistically flying is waaaaaay safer than driving all that distance. I loved this quote that actually puts the whole 'pandemic' into perspecti...
- Hi K., At the last minute, we had to drive from Denver to NC during the holidays. It was tough, not going to lie, but it's manageable. On the way to NC we drove th...
- Have your husband read this article from the NY Times, written by a doctor about the actual risks associated with flying and swine flu (virtually none): http://consul...
Road Trip with Two Young Boys
They are car games and activities to do on a road trip. The books her sons came out with are targeted towards the age of your guys. ...
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- C., While the most obvious advice would be to get a DVD player so the kids can watch movies, I suggest getting books on tape/CDs so the whole family can listen and ...
- I took my 4 kids on an 81 day driving trip in my mini-van last summer. My kids were 12,11,10 and 6. We drove 15,515 miles and saw 42 states. To keep my kids occupied, ...
- Hi C.. I totally recommend looking into Susan Peterson's books. She wrote "Fun & Educational Places to go in Southern California." Her sons wrote a couple books as we...
Road Trip TX to CA: Ideas to Keep 2 Year Old Occupied!!
We have a dvd player in out van, so that will help and we plan on many stops to let her ... Add your own comment; Ask your own question; Join the Mamapedia community ... If your little one likes to color then Color Wonders makes those awesome markers .... How Do You Keep a 3 and 2 Year Old Occupied on a Road Trip? ...
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- We recently brought my 2 year-old nephew for a visit and that required a 6-hour car trip. He enjoyed my daughter's "books with sound," the ones with the "sound effect...
- My first thought was something we used to do on our trips from Houston to Fort Worth when my son was 2. Ahead of time I'd take a few of his toys & stow them away when ...
- Coloring books, Portable dvd player and movies, Books, play phones, Magna doodles, oh and take lysol wipes to clean potties and other germie things. Flashlights for pl...
12 Hour Road Trip with Active 10 Month Old and Dog
While McDonalds & BurgerKing are your best friends on the road in the US (they have .... Activities/advice for a Three Day Road Trip with 16 Month Old ...
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- We drove from Seattle to Ashland when our son was 9 months - an 8-hour drive that took 13 hours (*sigh*). Try stopping at a big chain hotel instead of highway rest ar...
- That's really hard to do. I'd wait till he was older myself or I would fly if I were you! Anyway, you will need to make frequent stops. Try to make sure you have a D...
- Any chance you can drive at night? Sounds miserable for you and your partner, but it may help to keep everyone sane. This is what we have done with my daughter up ...
Road Trip! I Need Ideas!
For the eldest you can find a road trip book. I'm sure they sell them at any .... My plan is to head out after lunch right around nap time so he can sleep ...
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- Magnadoodles are great. We have this steering wheel toy that my little guy likes to play with. Books are good - your older one could read to the younger one, or brin...
- I have the same thing going on. I have a 2 year old and am heading to CO this weekend. My plan is to head out after lunch right around nap time so he can sleep the fir...
- Have you thought about Travel Bingo? You should be able to find it at a Wal-Mart or Target. The older child can help the younger child with filling in the card. Maybe ...
