If your children are anything like mine, naps are life savers. If you are screen-friendly, download shows and games on a tablet which they can play without an internet connection. For us that means a few LEGO characters, magnet boards, and action figures. Pre-Load your car with entertainment on the go. As an added bonus they may even fall asleep. If you have an older child, you may want to consider packing along a hiking backpack as they can make traveling through rough terrain a little more manageable. It is nice to have as you travel, because you may not know if there will be stairs or hills that can not accommodate a stroller. I keep my Ergo carrier in the car with me at all times when traveling with my baby, as I often need to be hands-free to help my other kids. If you have a child that tends to get car sick, it might be a good idea to have bags on hand for that reason as well. I was so grateful to have an extra set of clothes in the car for the kids and bags to put the dirty ones into. Our Yellowstone trip was filled with muddy hikes, eating in the car and playing in a lake. You never know when you’ll need an extra change of clothes or a plastic bag for a soiled diaper. Or sometimes you might notice that your little one seems to be getting fussy, hoarse, or “under the weather,” in which case you could reach for cough syrup, a probiotic, electrolyte supplement (to stave off dehydration when you’re traveling), or gripe water (like this one from Mommy’s Bliss). It is a good idea to pack a toy in your first aid kit that could distract a child while you are helping get them bandaged up sometimes distraction is the best medicine. It is rather large, so I generally only bring it along on longer road trips. It comes with items that would cover you in a sticky situation with a flat tire, as well as Band-Aids for those inevitable scratched knees. I have a “go-to” kit in my car that covers automobile needs as well as first aid needs. They are easy to clean and do a much better job of keeping your baby clean than the small disposable pads do. If I am out and about, I will generally have a small blanket or changing pad and will use that in the restroom. I do have a van (no shame, ladies) and I will use the floor of the van to get the business done. I have found that it is oftentimes easier and more convenient to change my child’s diaper in the car. I make sure I store all my extras: change of clothes, extra diapers, drinks, sunblock, bug spray, medicines, food, water, shoes and a great bundle of wipes. 3) Fully Stock your CarĬan I confess something? I fully stock my car with duplicates of baby essentials. Pack washable bibs along if your little ones still make a mess when they eat.
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