May 15, 2023 | Categories: Relationships, Travel
Are you feeling nervous about traveling with kids? You’re not alone. Being away from home means you’re far from the kids’ safe place and favorite belongings.
But car and plane travel as a family also makes for fun adventures and memories.
A little prep goes a long way to easing the stress of a long car ride or flight. Here are answers to common questions to get you going.
Schedule your trip to align with their nap, if possible, suggests Nadine Jolie Courtney, travel writer and mom of two. “Book your flight takeoff time 30 minutes before their nap or, if you’re making a road trip, wait until naptime to get in the car—they’ll conk right out. If it’s a red eye, choose one of the earlier takeoff windows (like 8 p.m.) instead of a later one (like midnight).”…
“One of my best tricks for traveling with young kids is a novelty,” says Jolie Courtney. Buy them a couple of little new toys and then gift wrap them. “Let your kids unwrap them one at a time on the plane: This usually buys at least 15 minutes per item. They don’t even have to be ‘real’ toys—some of my daughter’s favorite items to play with when she was younger were tape, post-it notes, and clean earplugs!”…
Babywearing can help if your child is under 45 pounds. It frees up your hands and lets you watch little ones who like to wander. It can also help them feel calm and safe and maybe sleep…
Thinking about the meals and snacks you’ll give your child on the road can consume much mental energy. Plan to eat outside the car or airplane and pack snacks for in between…
Read Expert advice for planning, packing, and going the distance with more smiles and less stress—Complete Tips at BuyBuyBaby.
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