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Amy Y
We are about to take our first long trip with our soon to be 2 year old. She doesn't do well with even short trips in the car. It is a 9 hour drive, but we have decided to stop overnight half way, so it doesn't overwhelm her. Traveling at night is not an option either. Any ideas on stuff to keep her busy & in a good mood? We did buy a portable DVD player, but I'm sure that will only keep her busy for about an hr or so. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, as I am extremely nervous.
Answer
1.Patience
2.Magnadoodle
3. Wireless childrens headphones if you can afford it to prevent safe driving for you and entertainment and something "new" for the little one.
4. A very good spill proof cup, preferably the one with the snack bowl attached
5. Practice and skill in selective hearing.
6. Pull ups- accidents happen.
Sometimes there will be screaming. You will be on the road. It might come at the time when you are on the Highway. Pay no attention to it, block it out, focus on the road. Screaming does not exist until you are off.
You may get luckily and she will most likely sleep most of the way. Most kids do. Even on the train my son slept most of the time.
1.Patience
2.Magnadoodle
3. Wireless childrens headphones if you can afford it to prevent safe driving for you and entertainment and something "new" for the little one.
4. A very good spill proof cup, preferably the one with the snack bowl attached
5. Practice and skill in selective hearing.
6. Pull ups- accidents happen.
Sometimes there will be screaming. You will be on the road. It might come at the time when you are on the Highway. Pay no attention to it, block it out, focus on the road. Screaming does not exist until you are off.
You may get luckily and she will most likely sleep most of the way. Most kids do. Even on the train my son slept most of the time.
Any ideas on how to keep my 1-year-old entertained during a very long trip?
Q. We're leaving in a couple of days and the trip takes 8 hours (driving). I don't have a TV in the car, nor a portable DVD player and can't afford ot buy one. Plus she's not supposed to watch too much TV anyway. I'll be in the backseat with her, I just need to know what I can do to make it as pleasant a trip as possible. Thanks!
Answer
Kids looooove looking out the window. Sit with her and point out things together ("Look at the big bus! Look at the cow!" etc haha). Somehow that seems to entertain little kids for hours...as long as you act excited about it she will also feel excited looking at everything.
After that, bring some CDs of kid's songs that you can sing. Some of her favorite music or something that you can sing with her with hand motions. And of course some toys and books to look at, and healthy snacks and napping will fill in the time as well.
Kids looooove looking out the window. Sit with her and point out things together ("Look at the big bus! Look at the cow!" etc haha). Somehow that seems to entertain little kids for hours...as long as you act excited about it she will also feel excited looking at everything.
After that, bring some CDs of kid's songs that you can sing. Some of her favorite music or something that you can sing with her with hand motions. And of course some toys and books to look at, and healthy snacks and napping will fill in the time as well.
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