With a little thought and some careful planning a lot of the problems encountered with Toddler Travel can be avoided. Young children can get cranky and fidgety on long car trips so it is important that when you are packing for your trip you bring along enough items to keep them occupied, fed and comfortable. The following list is some of the items that you should consider.
1.) Always make sure to bring along some of your child's favorite toys. Just remember that small toys aren't easily retrieved when dropped in a moving car. Large toys can easily be grabbed by other passengers in the car thus avoiding any "meltdowns" by your toddler. It is also an excellent idea to give your child a brand new toy at the start of the trip. The novelty will create excitement and interest in your child and keep them occupied for quite some time.
2.) We all get hungry on road trips so be sure that you bring along enough snacks to keep your youngsters bellies full. Not only will this keep your children satisfied, but it will also save you time and money.
3.) We all know that when children get tried they also get crabby and hard to manage. (kinda sounds like me actually) Be certain to bring along comfortable pillows, favorite blankets and whatever else is necessary to help your toddler get the rest that he or she needs.
4.) In addition to bringing along toys make sure that you also pack up some type of art supplies. This will let them be creative and focus some of their energy. There are special markers that only draw on the intended paper. An Etch-a-Sketch is also a good idea.
5.) Music is an important part of any road trip and this goes for your children as well. Bringing along some of their favorite music Cd's and tapes could possibly entertain them for hours especially if it is turned into a family sing-along
*** Whatever you do please do not park your children in front of DVDs the whole trip!
When planning your trip be sure to include time for a sufficient number of rest stops. Your children need an opportunity to get out of the car to move around and get some fresh air. Normally the younger the children you are traveling with the more stops you will have to make. Toddler Travel can be a lot less painful and even enjoyable with a little careful planning. Good luck and have a safe trip.
Joel Krett
http://www.toddlertravelblog.com
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