Tips on taking a road trip with your baby!

Taking a baby on a road trip requires serious planning since the baby has many needs and cannot communicate with words to let us know what he wishes for. 

So we should be well prepared and well aware of what we should expect while traveling with a baby

Here are few tips:

1. The longer your baby will be strapped in his car seat the more fussy he will get.  That is why you should plan for few breaks during your trip so everyone could stay calm and enjoy a peaceful ride.
2. Plan for the unplanned surprises like a diaper explosion or a long unexplained cry.
3. Prepare all you need to have a pleasant drive:  window sun-shades, baby's favorite music, his favorite toys, books to read for the baby, extra everything: diapers, milk if he's formula fed.
4. Try making your car an entertainment center for the baby by dangling few toys from the ceiling

Let’s make a useful super mom checklilst together, shall we?

1. Diapers
2. Baby’s blanket
3. Clothes for your baby and you better consider climate change between states
4. Sipper cups or Bottles if your baby is formula fed
5. Pacifiers
6. Enough baby milk for the whole trip
7. Bottle warmer if needed
8. Baby’s regular sleep music
9. First aid kit/prescriptions/medications
10. Carseat pillow or head support
11. Window shades
12. Music or books on tape or CDs
13. Snacks and drinks for the adults
14. Cooler
15. Plastic bags for your dirty diapers
16. A bag for your dirty laundry
17. Empty plastic bags for leftovers and trash
18. Cell phone
19. Money/wallet/purse/ID
20. Medical and insurance information/emergency phone numbers
21. Maps/driving directions
22. Stroller
23. Camera and film
24. Suitcases

And most importantly, drive safely and enjoy your ride!

 

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