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My day in numbers:
400: Number of miles I drove today.
7: Number of hours I spent in the car today.
3: Number of kids that were with me.
0: Number of other adults to help me.
15: Number of chicken nuggets ordered for lunch at Wendy's.
2: Number of stops for diaper changes along the way.
397: Number of times I heard "Are we there yet?"
4: Number of movies watched by the kids while I drove.
1: Number of people who saw my underwear when my son opened the door of the bathroom stall at the rest stop.
25: Number of minutes my 2-year-old napped. ALL DAY.
We've traveled all over the place with toddlers. Including a trip halfway around the world that involved 36 consecutive hours of traveling. (No joke.) Traveling with a toddler requires endless patience, a sense of humor and – ideally – the same brand of luggage
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Bless your heart – sounds like a challenging trip! My best tip for traveling with the younger set is to create a bag of inexpensive new toys for the little one ahead of time, and then periodically bring out a new toy when tempers start to fray. The secret is to make the treat something they have never seen before!
Good luck with the trip!
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Hilarious. We haven’t traveled a lot with our daughter and she’s not exactly a toddler yet, but one thing that has worked for us is traveling at night so she sleeps the whole time (when possible). I’ll definitely be taking notes on the rest of the comments for our future travels
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Lots of healthy snacks. My kids are always happier (and quieter) when they have something to munch on!
When my daughter was about 3, we took a plane trip, and I got some books from the library about how planes fly. She learned about gravity, and when the plane was starting up, we were able to talk about what was going on instead of her being scared of the loud noises.
My biggest “tip” (which is not so exciting since most moms do this already) … but I have snacks out the wazoo!! This keeps hands busy (and hearing a lot less of “he’s touching me!”) and mouths busy eating (and not arguing/telling stories that go on and on and on… not that I have anyone who does this in my house …)
And I’m glad to know that traveling alone with 3 is possible … I’m sure I will have to do that one of these days here (although I’m hoping not … trips to the grocery store with 3 kids are not fun as it is!!)
Normally we travel to NC, about an 8 hour drive. We always pack snacks, leave at 3 a.m. and keep a basket of new (cheap) toys. This year he has a vtech pocket smile w/a car adapter, too.
Ignore any time zone change following your regular routine to match the new time zone, adjusting that way is much quicker! White boards and playdough too!
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no exerience on travelling with toddlers, but my suggestion about travelling with a three month old: leave the MINUTE she’s been fed .. have the car packed and every other person completely ready to go.
I just wish the Fairfield by Marriott we stayed at last week knew they were supposed to have this program – they just looked at me like I was crazy!
Dry erase markers to use on airplane windows…amazing! Portable DVD player saves my sanity! As for staying in a hotel…we always bring our children’s own fuzzy blankets so they feel comfortable. A white noise machine is amazing as well! And someone once suggested bringing an inflatable tub…great tip! Can you tell we travel a lot too?
My best tip for traveling with toddlers is “practice”. Toddlers are the best at mimicking adults. Practice airplane etiquette and procedures a couple days before, turning it into a fun game. Reward them frequently during the flight for their practiced good behavior.
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Oh my gosh – that intro CRACKED me up. I only have 1, and sometimes I feel like it’s too much to handle! She’s a handful on roadtrips! My best tip – whether it’s a loooooong trip or a trip to the mall – BE PREPARED. Have a stocked diaper bag – snacks – drinks – pacifiers. It’s the WORST to be stuck in need of something for your kid and totally be without it! Second best tip? Box of toys for the car. I have a basket full of books and fun toys – just so she can reach over her seat to grab as she needs!
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Tips: we take a canvas bin of favorite familiar toys from home and pull out one at a time as needed. the only new toys we use are happy meal toys (i eat the happy meal) because they are terribly intriguing for little ones. one more is singing to/with them when they get cranky and have one parent in the backseat as a backseat buddy every once in a while to mix it up.
Lots and lots of baby wipes. You can use them to clean dirty hands, clean up little spills in the car, clean a table before eating! they are must for any age!
Snacks and food – must have. Take stops as needed. Music can help to keep them entertained. If at all possible, try not to get them hooked on watching videos at an early age because it makes future trips that much more dependent on videos. We never really had a lot of problems – activity books, music, radio, car games, Veggie Tales
, and be prepared to have a very energetic child at the end of the trip.
I’d recommend semi-regular stops that let the child get out some energy – rest areas, fast food restaurants w/ a play yard, parks, whatever – it can be a great help for a happy trip.
Still remember handing Cheerios and sweet potato puffs to a kid on the road one or two at a time. They made great snack/finger foods.
what worked for me on a 15 hr road trip with my toddler was telling him often how great of an adventure it was. also patience goes a long was and frequent rest stops
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My best tip is to have lots of games for them to play, crayons, new books, a new movie, something to keep their intrest.
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I would recommend traveling with plenty of snacks and things to do. Make sure they are well rested and that you have plenty of patience.
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We LOVE to travel!!!! At 21 months old, my daughter has been to 17 states and two countries so far. That includes a road trip from PA to Arkansas when she was 6 mos. This fall we’re heading to Texas!
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Be flexible. Sometimes we don’t even make hotel reservations ahead of time for the driving portion of our trip. We “drive til we drop” and find a place where we are. I like not having a “deadline” to our driving. If we’re tired, we stop. If we still have some energy, we keep going.
Plan rest stops that have playgrounds for kids to burn off energy. Use your GPS to find a local park or even McDonald’s with playplace off the highway. Stop there for 15-20 minutes and let the kids burn off steam, even if you pile back into the car and eat while driving.
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I hear ya on the traveling! Heading to Myrtle Beach, SC on Friday-our first long driving trip! My son has flown over 20 times in his short 2yrs of life…but driving is a different ballgame! When I travel-I make sure I have plenty of wipes on hand (I’m not a germaphobe-but can’t stand plane germs!) I also bring crayons that I have tied to strings and I attach them to the inside of his ‘special bag’ to keep them from rolling under the seats.
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We are leaving for a trip tomorrow and I packed special bags for my 4yr old and 2yr old. Each have goodies in them for the long 9 hr drive! Some things I got were coloring books, snacks, new leapster games, and little dollar toys.
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When flying keep in mind a toddlers attention span and the length of the flight. So if the flight is 60 minutes long and their attention span is 10 minutes, have a minimum of 6 activities for them to do. Don’t plan on them sleeping, if they do, it’s a bonus:)
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Sometimes I stick a sticker to the car’s ceiling for every 30 minutes of driving. They can remove one after each 30 minutes, so they can see about how much time is left in the ride.
I always bring my toddler’s carseat on a plane so that its like a glorified car trip. It’s snug to fall asleep in and there’s no question about getting up and moving around.
My best tips – lots of healthy snacks in prepared one sercing size for the kids and new coloring books ansd crayons plus library books!
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bring small toys that they child has never seen before and lots of snacks! Don’t forget the patience!
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My son travels like a champ, but my travel tip is to plan the hardest/most nerve-wracking (for me)portion of the trip during his naptime, i.e. we get a flight for just before his nap should start so he has time to see all the ‘new’ stuff, then settle down and sleep.
We also try and leave for car trips just before he’s about to go down as well.
We’ve actually had people tell us they didnt know we had a baby (9mo at the time)onboard.
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Rest stops with a little green area are great for running a little energy out!
My best tip for traveling with kiddos is too just relax. Being uptight and determined to stay on a strict schedule is NOT going to work so let it go and just plan on enjoying what’s in front of you. We do mostly car rides when we go places so I always go to the Dollar Store or Target’s $1 aisle to create little vacation activity bags for the kids. Add some snacks and juice boxes and they are good to go. Of course there is always the travel games too of finding certain color cars, objects outside, signs, and alphabet games. No matter what…HAVE FUN!!!!
Oh and don’t forget the big box of wipes, paper towels, and a couple grocery bags for trash or emergencies. All of those are a must!!
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Portable DVD players are worth every penny.
I’m a big fan of traveling at night. Also, we made “car ride bingo” by gluing pictures of things we’d see on the road– they were trip specific if it was a looong trip– onto posterboard and then laminating them so they could be marked with dry erase markers. Always a big hit!
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I bring lots of diverse snacks, and a video ipod.
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My best tip for traveling with a toddler is to have as many movies as you can possibly bring. We took our oldest to Hawaii when he was 18 months and it took us 2 6 hour flights to get there. If it wasn’t for Hubby’s laptop and a Cars DVD I’m sure they would have landed the plane and kicked us out.
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Best travel tip for when I travel with my almost 2 year old is anything he has never seen before. I keep an extra bag of stuff just for this.. Snacks, books, toys, movies etc. It keeps him entertained the whole time.
Plastic baggies! They hold stinky diapers, wet clothes, snacks, toys with little pieces, etc. Oh, that and keep your sense of humor! And remember (especially if flying) that if your kids are rotten and you look like a mess, chances are you’ll never see your fellow travelers again.
my tip is to have a bag with lots of different types of snacks within arms reach in the car.
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Like most have said – snacks, games, videos or just things that keep their interest. My guy loves to play I-Spy in the car so we do that often.
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I think the thing that has helped us the most would be the portable DVD player and a set of headphones! We have been able to drive many miles over the years with the DVD player and their favorite movies and lots of snacks. The headphones are great because you can only take so many “Barney” episodes in a row!
A portable bed rail is also nice when you have an older toddler…you can make all kinds of “beds” when in hotel rooms if you have one of those (couch/floor with pillows, etc, can make great makeshift beds if you have the rail)!
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I always pack a dish pan. You know those plastic tubs that you can do dishes in… I keep the smaller ones that are in your hospital room when you have your baby (since you have paid for those anyway)! I take those with us to have a clean place to keep bottles, sippy cups, pacis etc no matter where we are! And… they give you a clean place to wash said items while you are away!
We always have snacks and drinks ready and try to travel during nap time so there are no meltdowns.
Our number one tip is, if you can do it, travel overnight. the kids sleep and there is so much less traffic to deal with.
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bring books…lots of interactive books. It’ll keep the trip interesting and keep them quiet. Hand out one book per hour of trip
I haven’t had to drive very long with my toddler, but I’ve flown plenty – one of the things I always make sure to have in our carry-on bag is something chewy he can chew on during take off and landing, to help him pop the pressure in his ears. We’ve done Stretch Island fruit strips, roll-ups, tootsie roll, and even skittles. Nothing too gooey, but easy to open and easy to get to. Gum works great for older kids and adults, but often toddlers don’t really know to keep chewing on the gum, with chewy fruit strips they keep taking bites and chewing. Its fun for them, they get a snack and it helps with the pressure in their ears.
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Lots of snacks, drinks and toys/games to keep them occupied!
My tip is to compile a checklist of everything you need to pack. I made one on the computer and print it out every time I need to pack for a trip. This way I never forget a nightlight or sunscreen. I made it in Word so I can alter it with the season and location.
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My best tip when traveling with toddler is to drive at night or around their bedtime so they will sleep most of the way.
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When travelling with my 3 little guys, I always get a few new toys or snack items that they haven’t had before. The interest in something new keeps them content for awhile. We also always try to leave at a time so that our travels will cover nap time or bedtime.
Attempt to plan for everything. Plan breaks for allowing them to move around and potty/diaper changes. Plan to have snacks/drinks at your finger tips. Plan to have toys ready to swap out so boredom doesn’t set in. Most important… plan to expect the unexpected. Do not be so wrapped up in your plans and schedule that you will get yourself frazzled when something unexpected happens, because it will.
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My tip is to bring lots of snacks. It will keep the kids busy!
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My tip would be to keep them VERY busy with snacks and things to do as mentioned above, but also make sure when driving to plan extra time to stop often so they can stretch and run around. Another thing that’s always helpful is that if you’re making it a road trip have someone who is able to concentrate on the road and someone to sit with the kids. It makes the trip more enjoyable for everyone!
we have 4 young kids so you can imagine that our traveling can be kinda hectic, lol! i always make sure i have music that “they” like to listen to (even my 2 and 3 yr olds LOVE kidzbop!). and even though my husband doesn’t like the music, he’d much rather listen to that than unhappy kids!
Hi my family consists of 3 year old twin girls and a hubby. We usually take day trips to the beach. It is a lot of fun. I have to pack lunches, swim wear,life jakets,and kayaks. The first week of July we are taking a road trip to NC. This is a camping trip and will be a lot of work to get ready for it.We will be goe for a week, lots of food,clothes camping gear to get read y in the nex week. Now if it rains this gift card sure would come in handy , or even a break from outside living would begreat thanks for great giveaway
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The best thing when traveling with toddlers is to have plenty of snacks, toys, books, crayons and a portable dvd player with their favorite movies.
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My first thought was simply “stay at home.” But I never listen to that advice myself… so here goes my backup tips: #2 keep the snacks relatively sugar-free. A spazzed-out kid is not going to help. #3 Cheap DVD players can be bought in most stores for $99. My kids know it’s only for the really long trips – not the quick store runs. #4 Games are a life saver. Travel bingo is a fav – they concentrate so hard on finding things it actually sometimes gets QUIET. And #5: remember they are little ones and have patience. And try to enjoy yourself. They will be snarky teenagers with iPods in no time.
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Always fly with a stroller, even if you have the option of borrowing one when you arrive. I normally end up where our toddler in a carrier, but we use our stroller in the airport to hold all the carry-ons. It’s much easier than putting the toddler in the stroller and carrying 6 carry-ons!
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We have an 11 year old and 20 mo old twins so my travel tip when flying is TAKE THE CAR SEAT!!! Strapping the baby/toddler in a car seat on the airplane ideally fools the child into thinking they are in a car and can’t get out. To make traveling with a car seat through the airport rent a “gogo Kidz Travelmate” that attaches to the car seat. This way you can simply roll the car seat with child in it through the airport! Milk this as long as you can~
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I like to make my kids their very own “Activity Pack.” Using a ziploc bag or backpack, I fill it with new things that they want…like a movie, game, books, toys, etc. I also add a few of their favorite snack items and drinks. This keeps my kids occupied and quiet during the whole trip and everyone can have a good time.
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Best travel tips for traveling with toddlers? Check to see if the doors in your car have child safety locks – the kind where they can’t open the door from the inside. Usually it is a latch in the door that you switch over (open the door and look at where the locking mechanism is – there may be a switch or latch). When my son was a toddler, he figured out how to use his foot to unlock and open his door WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING! Terrifying as a parent, flying down the freeway, right?
And, always put a towel down across the seat, under the car seats to make cleanup much easier.
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We are getting ready to travel tomorrow and I have 2 little ones….what I always do is travel with a humidifier so that we have white noise. This way when the kids are alseep we aren’t walking on eggshells if we’re in a hotel AND we don’t worry as much about noisey neighbors. Another must-have is the kid’s bedtime “things” such as stuffed animals, pacifiers, sippy w/water, blankies, etc…I try to make their bed familiar to them meaning we “set it up” like their bed/crib at home. And as always, lots of books, snacks, and drinks for the car ride.
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I have to agree with some of the other comments & pack some cheap toys. It also depends on how you’re traveling. If by car, drive in the evening so your tot can sleep. If by plane, I do whatever I can to keep them busy & distracted. Always bring SNACKS!!!
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Always travel with a roll of paper towels, wipes and store bags…someone is always getting car sick on long drives when we travel. It actually happened last night at 2 am…yuck….but I was prepared
My best tip is 1)food and 2)magnetic pen and board.
We will be traveling with our 10 month old little girl on the airplane for the first time in July. I was told to bring lots of tape and put it all over myself. It takes a while to pull off and it is challenging.
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Each summer we alternate trips to OuterBanks, NC or Myrtle Beach, SC. What works for us is leaving around 10pm and driving through the night…my son always sleeps most of the way. Also, have plenty of snacks, coloring books, notebooks, etc handy. We use a portable travel tray to lay out all the toys. Car window crayons or window stickers/decals are a must as well. And, I hate to say it, but a portable DVD player is great in an emergency! These trips have been a breeze so far with all these tools.
Oh, that’s a lot of traveling with no other adult help! We make the trek to the shore often over the summer and have camped in a tent with our little one, too. Our number one traveling need is plenty of books, toys and snacks for us and the little one so we don’t get bored or hungry. It doesn’t hurt to have a portable DVD player (or an iPad for MobiStories viewing! That’s on my wish list.)
Try to work around their sleeping and eating schedules!
Games and crayons and books were of no interest to my active three-year-old on our nine-hour flight last summer. That brand new portable DVD player with child-sized headphones with a five-hour battery saved our sanity.
On car trips, we plan to stop every three hours or so somewhere that he can run — or at least walk — around.
I have a great tip. When traveling with my 2 yr old and 6 yr old the hotel was out of rooms with 2 double beds. But what we got was better. It was a room with a king size bed, a roll away crib and a roll away bed. The roll-away bed is much closer to the floor, which is easier for little ones. Good Luck
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Traveling during nap time, lots of snacka and new activities for the kids to keep them entertained!
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Valium. Okay, seriously, a backpack full of books, coloring books, crayons, DVD player, DVD’s, travel games, toys, whatever! Also snacks are VERY important!
havent travled with our 15 month old yet but i hear taking lots of breaks help
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My best traveling tips for toddlers would be to get a few outfits that are disposable(we always have spills on long road trips in the car) and I also like to go to the dollar store and get some new toys for entertainment factor. I don’t show them the toys till we are on the actual trip.
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My best tip from traveling with my daughter is to bring an iPod touch – she has games, music and videos (if desperate).
Well, it’s tempting to say my best tip is “just don’t do it” but I know many kids travel better than my little monsters.
Ideally when we travel we would have a 2 room suite, but that isn’t always possible.
So I guess I’m going to say my best tip is “don’t forget their blankies.”
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My best tip for traveling with toddlers is take lots of snacks.
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We pretty much always travel at night and have plenty of snacks available. I always had a children’s music mix cd ready to go, for when she woke up and we’d sing along and keep her calm. She loved that!
My best tip is to bring lots of snacks, children’s music CD’s, a favorite stuffed animal and a couple of changes of clothes you can easily get to for all of thee bound to be food mishaps
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I make sure to have coloring books, crayons and a portable DVD player to keep them occupied. We make our car trips relaxing by allowing them to run around a little when we stop at rest stops or to eat.
Remember to keep things on hand like snacks and games. Always keep them busy
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A tip for traveling with toddlers is to always have some kind of snack that isn’t too messy on hand. also, think about bringing car/train/plane travel toys that are fun but don’t have many parts, aren’t too noisy, and are easy to use.
My best traveling tip is to leave in the middle of the night. When they are asleep the entire time!! haha! We always tend to leave for vacation about 11 pm- so the kids are in the dark and we wake them up to get in the car and after 20 min on the road they are back out for hours! Put in your ear buds and it is a peaceful ride!
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My best travel tip, is to always pack a small bag with a change of clothes, cloth diaper, wipes, juice an extra sippy cup, a boo boo kit(bandaid’s, neosporin, benadryl, motrin, etc.), a receiving blanket(you just never know when you might need it for changing baby, etc)and a small prepacked snack. For us, I used the hospital diaper bag I got when he was born and I keep this in the trunk. It has everything in it that you might need for back up. I go through it periodically to make sure clothes still fit etc. I also suggest an umbrella stroller or baby carrier. That is a must for babies and toddler’s.
Also, in my experience, their favorite toy is a must have while traveling.
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After traveling with both of my sons as Toddlers (they are 11 and 2) snacks and drinks are a MUST, however my oldest loved to have the mad libs on the car ride. And with the youngest he loves to tell us what vehicle he sees and what sound it makes. Also we have the portible DVD players, but I think the best is the sing-a-long CD’s..
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When traveling with a toddler always pack a change of clothes for them in your bag or your partner’s bag. The kids’ suitcase may be buried under everything in the car, may get lost in transit on the flight. Adults are usually fine wearing yesterday’s clothes again, but kids always need a change!
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Always pack a bag with at least one diaper, a ziploc with wipes, a small water bottle, entertainment and most important…patience. Traveling with kids can be really stressful, try and not let it get to you.
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My best tip is to bring lots of wipes for cleanup, plenty of sugar-free treats for snacking (without the sugar tantrums) and allow toddlers their nap time. Even if you are having a great time, little ones get tired and need to get their nap!
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Get them on the new time zone. If possible, prepare them for the new time zone before your trip by shifting their schedule little by little. If you can’t do this, try to keep the child awake the first day until the local bedtime. Also, be sure to wake them the next day at the local morning time
This helped alot with jet lag
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Keep them busy leading up to the trip, it makes a nap more inevitable.
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I always had books on tape so I could save my voice. They have some great ones that you can check out from the library. I also loved the peel and stick characters that my son could put on the car window–you know the plastic ones that come off easily.
When my kids were too young to understand the concept of time, they still asked the question that all parents dread “When will we get there?’” To give them an answer that they could understand, we would tell them in terms of their favorite TV shows. So 1/2 hour would be, “we will be there in one Barney.” The answer seemed to satisfy them because they understood how long the Barney show lasted.
The best tip I could offer would be bringing toys in brown paper sacks and letting them pick out 1 bag every hour or so.
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Keep your sense of humor! Things WILL go wrong, kids WILL be cranky, etc etc. It’s how YOU deal with it that can make or break a trip. (And if possible, at the end of the “ordeal” take a day where you can decompress, do laundry,etc without having to get right back into the grind.)
books books and more books, reading, coloring etc
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bring them lots of play choices because you never know what they’ll want
My best tip for traveling with toddlers is to travel at night so they sleep most of the way.
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The best advice is to hire a nanny and leave them home. lol…just kidding. A port-a-potty is a must, as well as pillows. For older kids, they can count all the yellow cars or start a journal. for younger ones, I’d give them one toy or activity at a time. When they get bored give them another one.
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So, my tip would be not to forget the DS! As much as I wish all this technology would slow down a bit, I am forever grateful for Nintendo DS.
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My best tip is to be flexible and pack lots of snacks.
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Plan well ahead of time and bring plenty of games, books, and special snacks for along the way.
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My best tip is to bring along small toys, snacks, drinks and a blanket and stuffed animal.
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I suppose paragoric is out of the question since it’s been illegal for a few decades. That stuff really worked. Let’s go with sugar free ginger soda (for that upset stomach), celery sticks (natural tranquilizer)and a portable dvd player for Thomas and Friends.
travel at night so they will sleep
Best advice I have; Take your dog with you,( Most hotels accept pets with a minimal additional fee), and tell your little ones that they need to “help” keep the family pet calm and content- rest stops will include walking the dog, throwing a frisbee, ect.: Your kids will love you for bringing their furry friend and the fussing and whining will diminish considerably because they will be told in advance that you won’t bring the dog next time if they don’t behave well.
definitely plan ahead. bring snacks, books, extra clothes. It makes for an easier trip
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My best tip is to try to tailor your traveling to your toddler’s normal schedule. Plan travel time around bedtimes and nap times so your child can sleep through that part. Make sure your schedule has some flexibility so you can meet the needs of your little buy or gal.
Bringing along Disposable Bibs means not taking home nasty ones!
When we went on long drives and baby got cranky my wife used bubbles! Keep some bubbles in the non-spill container in the car, and blow some bubbles for baby when someone else is doing the driving. This calms a baby right down
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We play car bingo. I make up boards on the computer and then we divide the car in half. The kids can only use there side to spot stuff. They add a sticker to the card when they find the item. I add things like an out of state license plate, a lake, a car with a dog in it etc. The first one to bingo wins a small gift. I buy things and then wrap them up for the bingo games.
We always let them bring their own pillows too.
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We took our son who had just turned 3 on his first plane trip back in May. We had packed plenty of snacks and brand new portable toys that he’d never seen before. We kept him busy by only letting him play with one toy at a time. As a last resort, we loaded up our iPhones with games and TV shows, so that he could watch them.
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Always keep extra bottles of water and single serve drink mix packets in the car. They will come in handy! Also whenever possible travel at night as its so much easier. The kids generally sleep the entire way.
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My best tip is to have plenty of wipes and bring along a DVD player!
When we travel I always take along several zip lock bags. I’m always needing one for a dirty diaper, unfinished snack, etc.
My tip is to always have plenty of snacks on hand!
Antibacterial to keep the kiddos germ free and wet wipes for when they get messy!
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I tink it is best to try to get back on schedule as soon as you get to your destination.
Tip: Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal/pillow/blanket to help them sleep in a new environment.
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best tip for traveling with toddlers is to allow yourself enough tims for plenty of stops while they are awake, make oup the travel time when they fall asleep
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Have something to keep them occupied! coloring books for example.
I always bring a bag full of snacks, new small toys such as coloring books, travel games, etc so when they get bored they have new things to keep their intrest.We also bring a dvd player.
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Tip # 1 , kids get tired of the same toys, so before your trip visit a friend and trade toys. Give your toddler only one to play with at a time to keep their interest. Books that have interactive pop ups and peek and feel are good, some with music and puzzles too.
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A portable DVD player is great for toddlers to make to trip go faster.
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My tip is simple yet essential: Always bring snacks. Easy to clean up and travel with snacks like raisins, Cheerios, Goldfish crackers, etc. Anything thats simple and won’t cause a mess when spilled. It helps when you hear “Mommy I’m hungry…” 500 times
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Bring a game device or dvd player for the toddlers.
G cartoon movies for the dvd player like toy story.
My best tip would be to travel during nap time or at night when they sleep.
My best tip is to stay cheery. Grown ups get cranky on long rides too, and that energy can really transfer to toddlers.
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Always bring plenty of snacks and coloring books with crayons. That always keeps them busy.
Our secret weapon is to bring snacks and toys that the kids don’t have at home – they behave really well in order to earn these special treats
My best tip is to always carry snacks and juice boxes for thirsty and hunger tots!
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My tip is to be ready for the unexpected and just go with the flow when you’re not…kids need to have fun!
If it is a long trip,we leave at dusk.It makes the trip so much easier when the kids sleep.We also take along plenty of snacks,but keep drinks to a minimum(less potty stops).My older kids like it when I read a new book to them while traveling.My reading helps put the younger ones to sleep lol…so it’s a win win situation.Thanks!
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plenty of snacks, if you travel by car really invest in a portable dvd player, have frequent breaks to stretch the legs
I recommend that, when travelling with a youngling, you make sure that they are engaged at all times. Talk to them, play games, watch a movie… anything! Just make sure they’re not bored at any point. Don’t count on sleep either. Boredom is the mommy-killer… thats been my motto since day 2
A portable DVD player with lots of batteries!
I pack a lot of portable snacks and kid music.
Baby Wipes! No matter if you are staying in a hotel, traveling on a plane or driving in a car you would be well served to have baby wipes (or sanitary wipes) on hand at all times. They are so valuable for cleaning your child’s messes that are made as well as runny noses or any other bodily function you might come across!
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I always have snacks and drinks readily available.
We bring a portable dvd player and Veggie Tales dvd’s.
bring fun things to do in the car, stop often to stretch everyone and be patient (easier said than done).
Bring way more clothes than you think you need!
I recommend small snacks to distract the young ones.
If you’re driving, try to schedule the drive time so that you will drive during naptime and/or bedtime.
It is helpful to have some soothing music to play. It calms them somewhat.
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Whether we are driving or flying, we always try to travel overnight so that the kids stay in their routine and are more rested.
If you’re driving, drive at night (it’s so much easier!)
Pack plenty of snacks
Pack some new toys/coloring books/dvds to keep them busy!
Always pack extra clothes that are accessible during the trip.
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My best tip is to bring snacks (that don’t need refrigerating)–paying for convenience on the go will cost you!
My best tip is toys and a dvd
Make sure that the kids are able to take along with them something they LOVE, and won’t be whining for when it is left at home. Also, have a surprise up your sleeve for them (this can be used as a bribe for good behavior once you get to your destination, or maybe in the Middle of your road trip to calm YOUR nerves, and to occupy them. If possible, bring along a portable dvd player and their favorite dvds and also some music that they like (or not…I find that classical music puts them to sleep!) Bring healthy snacks..fruit, bottled water, healthy juice boxes. Make sure that they have their favorite lovey, blankie or pillow and a night light for the hotel room. Let them know that when they wake up in the morning, there will be a wonderful breakfast awaiting them…the Marriot Hotels have great ones!
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I go to the dollar store or Five Below and stock up on age appropriate / car friendly toys. If I’m feeling extra organized and have time, I will gift wrap them. They all go into one big bag I keep where I can reach it. I periodically pull out a new “present” for the kids, or I wait until they are getting very antsy. It works and the kids think it’s fun!
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I think the greatest thing I’ve discovered is music + travel toys = gold. Have a bag of toys that ONLY come out on long car rides. A hand held game that can be played over and over again (for older kiddos, not necessarily toddler friendly) or a special dolly/action figure. If you’re the only parent in the car, maybe this isn’t the best idea because retrieving lost toys could be dangerous. Music is always a good thing, though, because I find that their specific tastes in music are very strong at such a young age, and their favourite tunes could prove a necessary lullaby or distraction for maybe 10 minutes.
Also, snacks. Nothing too filling or messy, and definitely drinks – just water or a low-sugar juice option. I like to keep a whole outfit to the side for traveling only. Something that is super comfortable, that they rarely wear (but is still familiar to them) and is not PJs. Kids are messy, especially at that age, so having a spare outfit tucked under the seat, stored safely in a Ziploc, is key.
It’s been said, but frequent breaks are a lifesaver. Kids are super energetic going to somewhere (coming from… is another story), so letting off some steam at a kid-friendly rest stop is great.
My best tip is about the actual activities. When you have a toddler it is a good idea to go to a place that has places for the toddler to have a good time too. Walking tours are an excellent activity. Your toddler can walk or you can push the stroller and both of you will enjoy the scenery. Botanical gardens and zoos have things that will stimulate your child and you can enjoy it too!
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Snacks & distractions are a must & I like simple easy games like how many colors of blue can you spot from here? Then the winner gets a small token & at the end of the trip, turn in the “tokens” for a special treat.
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My best tip for traveling with toddlers? Take grandparents too.
Definitely packing extra clothing than you think they will need!
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Take lots of snacks! That is always my motto.
Definitely bring lots of snack, it keeps their hands busy and occupied! We also make sure to bring a lot of stuff for them to do like coloring books and what not!
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I second the “travel at night” tip mentioned previously. I also think it’s a good idea to try to keep some of their routines the same- eating at the usual time, same bedtime, etc.
Three words- PORTABLE DVD PLAYER! I stop by the library before the trip and stock up on movies and cds that he hasn’t heard/seen yet (and pack a few favorites too),
try to work your travel within their scheduals
lots of good snacks and road games
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My best traveling tip for toddlers is to pack each child their own bag of “entertainment”. They each have their own bag with coloring books, books, CD player and toys. We also make special treats for the trip together and they can’t have them until we are on the road
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Keep a few new toys tucked away and introduce them one at a time. Something new will help fascinate a small child, for a little while at least.
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The emergence of cheap and nearly disposable digital media players that can hold a few hours of kids shows and movies are boon for traveling with little ones.
Always have toddler-friendly books/activities at the ready! Keeping the toddler interested in things you know they like is key… a bored toddler is an UNHAPPY traveler!!
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Always keep lots of healthy (and non-messy) snacks on hand. Empty belly = crabby kid!
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My best travel tip–always carry ziplock bags—you never know when you will need them–and you will need them. My 3 yr old was falling asleep holding a large sucker that his uncle bought him —he wouldn’t part with it until I brought out the ziplock bag–and explained we would just save it for later. My 2 year old had an ugly diaper leakage that got on his blankie–anything else would have been tossed—but his blankie was the center of his world. I put it in a ziplock–actually 2 so we didn’t have to smell it–until we could get home to wash it. Once on a trip up the California coast–we were on a windy one lane road and my 5 year old got car sick–no where to pull over for miles–had her throw up in a zip lock bag held it until I could toss it.
I found it was good to allow them to pack a backpack with they things they think are important for a trip, while there are some interesting choices making decisions and have real impact in the process is a good thing.
I pack only enough diapers to get through the first day or so and then buy the rest when I gt to my destination. Saves lots of room in the suitcase, especially now that yo have to pay to check baggage.
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Always have quick snacks at hand and bring lots of different games incase of bad weather!
My best travel tips are to keep your toddlers well hydrated. They deal with everything so much better if they’re well-hydrated & not having a huge diet shift to salty road foods. My best hotel tip is to ask for a ground level room, so their jumping & running & other elephant sounds don’t make you become the “No running! There are people underneath us!” robot!
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my best tiip is to bring lots of songs to sing along to
you absolutely must have coloring books and let them choose the music in the car
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I believe that if you take your tot everywhere with you when they are young, going out will just be part of the everyday. A portable dvd player is a most for road trips.
My best tip is to have several bathroom breaks and to brings snacks and intersting toys/books.
My tip is to have a comfortable back pack child carrier so you can continue when the toddler’s little legs get tired.
I pack a variety of snacks and some new toys to keep them busy.
i am not big on electronics-but a portable dvd player has made our trips som of the best memories ever
I give them their own dvd players and they each have a PSP. We also do a lot of car games – like spotting license plates from each state and seeing who has the most cows on their side of the road
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Always bring along some toys to keep them occupied!
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Snacks and car games are essential for traveling with little ones, but I really do think that for trips longer than an hour, it is perfectly OK to rely on electronics – whether DVDs or Nintendo DS’s. It keeps both kids and parents sane.
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Take your toddler’s own blanket and pillow with them on the trip, it makes a huge difference for them when it’s time to sleep by giving them a piece of home.
I found it useful to know exactly how far we were from a bathroom while driving. You never know when you’ll get an “I gotta go” from the backseat and it’s good to know how long you have.
Snacks, movies and games. I always bring stuff to keep them busy in the car or we playgames like “I spy”
We did a lot of books on tape. Even at a young age my kids would listen to the books. One of our favorite series was “Hand the Cow Dog”. It entertained everyone in our family from toddlers to my old husband. You could even have your child draw or color pictures to go with the stories they’re hearing. Thanks!
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Bring their favorite snacks and soft toys for sleeping with.
My best tip is to remember to bring their favorite blankie/toy/etc. so they feel at home, and then to not forget it at the hotel!
Have a Goody Bag that only comes out at travel time. Fill it with snacks, little toys, even special t-shirts or mittens.
Thanks for the giveaway…my travel tip for tots is to bring along a favorite toy & book, and invest in a CARES (child aviation restraint system), designed for children between 22-44lb who are able to sit in their own airplane seat.
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If you are traveling by car my best tip is to plan for extra stops. Kids need to get out and burn off some of that extra energy.
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Be very flexable and relaxed when traveling with a toddler. And Purse full of lite snacks. Just don’t cram to much into one day.
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i suggest that you swim or play outside as much as possible when staying in a hotel. toddlers have a lot of energy and they need an outlet.
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We keep the kids favorite lullaby CD on our iPod, so when we stay in hotels we can just pop in the iPod and they have familiar music to help fall asleep in an unfamiliar place.
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We bring along books, snacks and a portable DVD player so our children can watch movies in the car and at the hotel.
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My best tip is to always pack everything you may possibly need. Whether it be medicine which is rarely used, or extra shirts, always pack as you may never know what you may need!
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When my boys were little and we had a road trip that involved planes, trains and automobiles it helped to have audio books , borrowed toys ( for the new experience) favorite blanky or teddy and lots of legos in plastic bags.
My best tip is toys toys and more toys!!! Keep them occupied!
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have toys and portable dvd ready with cartoons
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My best tip for traveling with toddlers would be to make sure and bring their comfort items like a blanket or pillow or stuffed friend so they feel safe and not worried, I think that really works
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Take the food and drink they are used to. They can eat when they get hungry and eat healthier food that will agree with them.
I’ve done a 9 hour car trip with a 3 month old and a 2 hour plane ride with an 8 month old. My son, now 14 months, is gearing up for his first overseas flight in August. I fully agree with traveling at night when possible–or at least nap times. When he was 3 months, we took his lullaby CDs in the car with us, so he would have familiar sleep sounds in the car. At 8 months, we let him enjoy people watching and looking out the plane window. At this point, I think the new toy idea will be great. We always have a fan on hand wherever we are staying for white noise in hotel rooms–even if it’s just the bathroom exhaust fan!
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Best travel tip? Carry baggies full of Cheerios and baggies with clean, wet wash cloths. You’ll be so glad for both.
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My best tip is to bring some of the comforts of home like stuffed animals and books
My best tip for traveling with toddlers is to pack a backpack with activities for them to do and some favorite items that will make them more comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.
We were traveling with a two (almost 3) year old and had no air conditioning, in a car with vinyl seats & flooring. So we had all had persoal squirt bottles and our tot took great delight in randomly spraying us and herself.
We also has cotton receiving blankets with us which we would wet down with cold water, remove any dripping water and then tenting it over her carseat. So my tip is to make sure you have plenty of water for drinking and playing with. Also a silly childrens sing alone CD.
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Traveling with them is hard if they miss out on naps. Find some quiet nap time when they need it!
Take frequent rest stops to let them walk around.
Always have lots of activities to do with them! Bring along CD’s that the child likes and have a family sing along. Also the Elmer’s “Water Wow” books are great! They have them in themes like Dora and Diego as well as Little Einsteins. Your child uses only water to “paint” precolored images in a coloring book. No mess! And it dries colorless so you can reuse the books over and over.
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My best traveling tip is taking something familiar from home – a favorite book, toy, blanket, etc!
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When traveling with the tykes, we definitely try to be prepared for all moods and needs, which means an extra carry-on with games, snacks, books, paper and crayons, and favorite items like their favorite blankets or small toys. Other than being prepared with contingency plans, we try not to change our daily routine too much when traveling. Thanks!
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Bring a backpack full of activities and games to keep the kids busy.
It is hard, but if you bring plenty of snacks and some inexpensive new toys it will keep them entertained.
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Interactive music helps! You know songs that include playing games and singing along.
I try to pack their faves like blankies,toys,dvds with portable player and snack foods and hope for the best because it is not an easy task.
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