12 hour car trip....advice - Page 2 - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

myclanof6 · 10-09-2012, 01:43 PM

We live in Central Tx and took a trip to CO a few years ago, looong ride! We had new toys that we put in a bag for each kid and only pulled them out when they started getting antsy and whiney. They were entertained for a while with them. The color wonder stuff would be awesome for little ones, virtually no mess. Candy and junk is ok to have in these situations when nothing else works IMO. DVD player was awesome and there are Redbox things everywhere so you can swap them out when you need to. We stopped at rest stops for lunch and bathroom breaks (you can look up where they are on your route ahead of time) and we made them run around for a little while. We made them race each other and we did some exercises too, even the adults get stiff sitting for so long! For the baby, we didn't put many clothes on because it gets warm sitting in a carseat for a while, so we put his pants on when we got out.
Have fun and drive safe!

PajammaGramma · 10-09-2012, 03:54 PM

The goodie bags are a great idea! The portable DVD player was a life saver. When we moved my son and family from Spokane, WA to Iowa, with 3 kiddos under 5, that DVD player saved us for sure!

peverroad · 10-10-2012, 05:45 AM

Know your probably leaving soon good luck.

We are going on a 17 hr drive in the spring. (Will be in my small car) We are planning a cooler with sandwiches and drinks. The portable DVD players and the kids gameing systems. They are use to 8 hr drives they go on inlaws to see family so hoping this wont be bad.

Fashionably Green Baby · 10-10-2012, 06:12 AM

Thanks everyone! We are leaving in an hour

luvsviola · 10-10-2012, 10:18 AM

Car DVD player.
Stickers
Color Wonder
Books
Double stroller for McD's

Fashionably Green Baby · 10-15-2012, 12:54 PM

Thanks everyone! We are back now and the trip went relatively smooth.

10-09-2012, 01:43 PM	#11
myclanof6 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In the land of Oz Posts: 2,322 Ratings: 58 Feedback: 100%	We live in Central Tx and took a trip to CO a few years ago, looong ride! We had new toys that we put in a bag for each kid and only pulled them out when they started getting antsy and whiney. They were entertained for a while with them. The color wonder stuff would be awesome for little ones, virtually no mess. Candy and junk is ok to have in these situations when nothing else works IMO. DVD player was awesome and there are Redbox things everywhere so you can swap them out when you need to. We stopped at rest stops for lunch and bathroom breaks (you can look up where they are on your route ahead of time) and we made them run around for a little while. We made them race each other and we did some exercises too, even the adults get stiff sitting for so long! For the baby, we didn't put many clothes on because it gets warm sitting in a carseat for a while, so we put his pants on when we got out. Have fun and drive safe! __________________ I lift my eyes unto the hills, Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, The Maker of Heaven and Earth. And I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands, For You are who You are no matter where I am, And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand, You never left my side and though my heart is torn, I will praise You in this storm

10-09-2012, 03:54 PM	#12
PajammaGramma Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 1,694 Ratings: 160 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: 12 hour car trip....advice The goodie bags are a great idea! The portable DVD player was a life saver. When we moved my son and family from Spokane, WA to Iowa, with 3 kiddos under 5, that DVD player saved us for sure! __________________ Vicki, married 27 yrs, Mom of 2 sons, Grammy of 7. G (13), N (11), D(10), A (9), C (8), N (7) & V (6). Will do trades!! Essential Oils, Bath & Body Works, Gift Cards, Fabric & Notions.

10-10-2012, 05:45 AM	#13
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10-10-2012, 06:12 AM	#14
Fashionably Green Baby Registered Users Formerly: artistmom Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,103 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Thanks everyone! We are leaving in an hour __________________ When you feel like giving up, Remember why you held on so long in the first place. Swag with me! 10% off at my HC store with code: diaperswappers

10-10-2012, 10:18 AM	#15
luvsviola Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 17,060 Ratings: 115 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: 12 hour car trip....advice Car DVD player. Stickers Color Wonder Books Double stroller for McD's __________________ Kristen Middle school teacher by day, super mom by night Mommy to The Boss~2007, The Energizer Bunny~2009, and The Princess~2011 My kids are no longer in diapers, but somehow, my computer keeps finding its way back here...