Whether you’re planning a big road trip
getaway or are making a journey to visit family or friends, a great deal of
time spent in a confined space like a car or an airplane row with cranky kids
can be a parent’s worst nightmare. There will inevitably be spills and spats
and probably a few tears along the way, but your family road trip can actually
be a valuable opportunity for you to spend quality time with your children.
Planning
Ahead
It’s always a good idea to plan ahead
for any type of long journey. Your forward planning should always include a
backup plan, just in case something prevents you from reaching your
destination. It’s a good idea to take an old fashioned paper map in addition to
any satellite navigation system in case you move out of signal range. If you’re
using electronic equipment to keep the kids entertained, make sure you charge
your devices the night before you travel. It’s always good to have spare
batteries, kitchen roll and wet wipes on hand.
Traveling
with Babies
Your baby may have never traveled
before, or they may already be well practiced at navigating
time zones. But no matter how
much your baby is accustomed to being ‘on the road’, there’s still the
possibility that they may not appreciate being out of their comfort zone.
Including a fully supportive travel system can help with this anxiety,
particularly if it’s one you use on a regular basis at home. Britax Excelsior UK
offer a great travel system which can be broken down into component parts, for
maximum ease when travelling. If you’re in the car, try to plan your trip around
your baby’s regular nap hours, stopping for breaks when your little one wakes
up hungry and travelling when they are sleeping.
Entertainment
No matter how old, or young, your
children are, their behavior will be affected by the levels of boredom they experience
whilst travelling. Apart from the vast increase in the number of other
travelers, which can often make negotiating travel systems (like airports or
trains) more difficult, the weather also plays a large part in determining how
pleasurable – or achievable – your journey will be. So make sure to include
some travel packs and games
for your kids, which they themselves can be responsible for. Coloring books
and puzzles are a good choice, as these will offer hours of easy entertainment
for restless youngsters.
thanks for the tips we will be traveling this summer
ReplyDeleteGood tips. This must have been taken awhile ago your kids are grown up so much! Road trips are a good way to bond.
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