Planning to go for a road trip with your little one?
Well, it is definitely going to be fun enough! However, you just have to take some extra strides! You must remember that your kids are still ignorant enough to understand what is right and what is wrong. They might suddenly start with their tantrums in the middle of the journey or spill the juice in his/her new dress. So, you need to be a bit more careful about everything!
What things to consider before planning out such a caravan?
Have a look!
- Kid’s bag is ready
Pack a small and handy bag with all the basic essentials of your kids. You should be able to find the bag whenever you want. Let all his/her necessities be packed in that bag. For example, extra change of tops and bottoms, toothbrush, baby lotion, PJs and whatever else you need for the entire duration of the trip. You never know when your child will want what!
2.Carry the bedtime stuff
If it is an overnight tour that you are planning for, you must carry your kid’s bedding and blanket. When it comes to staying in a new place, kids always like their own stuff. You might face difficulty in falling him/her asleep if you don’t carry his/her bedtime essentials.
3.Plan to beat the apathy
You must be prepared for every act of your kid when you are out for a trip. Otherwise, it might spoil the entire fun. For example, it is not obvious that your child will like the trip just like the way you will do. In such an instance, you must be ready to beat his boredom.
So, make sure that you are loading some of your kid’s favourites on your iPod. Also, you must carry portable DVDs and CDs with their favourite songs and rhymes etc. Additionally, try to carry some new DVDs and CDs with you which he/she has not seen or listened before.
4.Pack your baby’s food
You might be able to adjust with whatever you get to eat, your kid’s can’t.
Right?
They often fall ill if they don’t eat what they are used to. So, make sure that you are taking your kid’s foods along with you. Moreover, if your child is not even a toddler now, you should be extra cautious. Babies of such a tender age are yet more particular about their food.
Thus, pack his/her milk, barley, and other edibles without fail! In that case, don’t forget to carry a flask of boiled water with you. It’s because road trips are often prone to germs in the air, dust in the road etc. So, you must sterilize the feeding utensils before making him/her eat.
5.Drive slow
If you are driving the car yourself, always go at a slower pace. Remember, you’ve your kid with you and it requires you to be very careful. Always make sure that you are acting realistically about what you are seeing and feeling while driving. If you have more than one child with you, set the speed of the car as per what your youngest kid can resist. Also, include some snack breaks, nap time, and bathroom breaks along the way.
So, these are the most significant things to remember while you are out for a road trip with your children. Also, there are many more factors to take care of like being flexible, doing test run before the real drive and so on. Just be assured enough that you are doing all that and you will definitely end up coming back safely with some sweet memories.
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