Baby and Mom times Actually, in case your children they are under school age or else need constant tending, consider getting all of your food along with you, rather of thinking about buying stuff on the highway. Remember, there won’t be other people to remain while dining together when you’re over on the other hand from the food court, browsing line in the fast-food counter behind a busload of individuals. Furthermore, juggling multiple children plus diaper bags has already been with enough contentration, without adding a tray or more in to the mix.
Likewise, getting the food along with you (as well as an age-appropriate form of a diet-out bag) means to nibble on whenever chance strikes. Your children are prepared for supper in the center of nowhere? Great! – pull over and also have a picnic. (When the weather conditions are whatsoever favorable, I suggest eating outdoors anyway it will likely be a goody for your children, plus they can play and melt away energy afterward.) However, should you’re ready for many food as well as your kids have recently dozed off, you are able to munch away (provided you need to do so carefully!) without having to stop the vehicle and waking them up, should you’ve planned ahead with this possibility.
Unlike me, my hubby isn't interested in people eating in the vehicle. Then when he required his first solo journey together a couple of days ago, all they were given (besides their water) was the periodic mint to suck on. He’d cautioned them in advance that this is the offer, and that he reported they ate their lunch in a short time span in the rest stop simply because they were really hungry for this.
5) Also consider the logistics of the stops
Should you’re the only real parent by having an infant, a 2-year-old, a baby bag, sippy cups, etc., are you currently seriously likely to wish to lug that carseat around as you navigate an escape stop? Possibly it’s worth tossing a stroller or baby sling within the vehicle in the end, even though you’d planned on departing them in your own home – if perhaps since you won’t have sufficient hands otherwise. (See also my point above about attempting to manage trays of junk food together with your offspring.) Likewise, make certain the choice you pack is definitely accessible when you are getting for your stop.
If weather permits, will you plan an end which involves a stretch of grass where your kiddos can run (or crawl) around and melt away some energy? Spending an additional 15 minutes in your rest stop could make the following stretch of the drive a lot more enjoyable. More often than once, I’ve instructed my kiddos to operate laps backwards and forwards between two trees, to ensure that when it's time to sit down for an additional couple of hrs straight, they’ll prepare yourself.
And when you’re a father traveling solo together with his daughter(s), as my hubby would be a couple of days ago, it’s particularly important to try and investigate bathroom options in advance. Fortunately for him, because he understood from your many previous journeys to his parents’ house, the highway rest stop midway between the house and the parents’ has numerous “family restrooms.” Should you’re uncomfortable altering, say, the diaper of the two-and-a-half-year-old girl within the men’s room, or delivering a four-year-old in to the women’s room by hand, then they are things worth contemplating – and planning around – ahead of time.
6) Most importantly, consider creating guidelines
This really is something I learned hard way from experience. Whenever you’re the only real grown-in the vehicle and visitors are heavy, there’s nothing worse than whining and complaining in the back seat.
The majority of the ideas I’ve recommended to date are made to minimize the quantity of flak your backseat cargo try to provide you with around the ride. Let’s face the facts, lengthy vehicle rides could be incredibly boring who are able to blame kiddos once they become ill to be alone? However their monotony doesn't change the truth that the motive force cannot drive securely while running backseat interference.
For this reason I’ve found guidelines to become a priceless accessory for solo vehicle journeys using the women. Prior to getting in to the vehicle, both acquire one last snack and something last potty trip (even when they emphatically protest from the latter). Once they’re all buckled in, I make certain they’re settled into some amusement, whether or not this’s their new book or perhaps a rediscovered toy. I've each one of these confirm for me personally that they can achieve her water, pillow, and other things her little heart might desire in the future.
Resourse: https://supermomhacks.com/traveling-with-kids/roadtripping-solo-with-small-children/
FLYING HACKS WITH KIDS UNDER 5
Video COMMENTS:
- Claudia Cecilia Franco: that last part with Luna´s legs hanging like she is happy <3
- GUATE 52: AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE ,NOW
- GUATE 52: AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE ,NOW
- Guianna Scarlett Guzman: Amazing video!!!!
- Monica Branson: I have traveled with my son since he was 6 weeks old…I had a small wheelie case…a kid one…that I would put new Dollar store treats in…plus snacks …he normally wouldn't get….we wouldn't open the case till we were in the air…he so looked forward to opening the case to see the new stuff….he is now 27 and will arrive here in Chiang Mai by months end…to visit…he still loves the adventure of travel….
- Erin’s Travels: Super useful info—thank you!
- v m: How do you pre order your food ?
- Matt Swift: Great stuff! You're such a pleasure to watch. Were you snacking between cuts? Ha ha ha
- Bren Cruz: I don’t have any children but I really enjoy watching your videos.
- Francisco Saldana: Great video Travel mama
