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My family is taking a trip from New York to Wisconsin in a few days. We'll be driving and it's going to take two days (staying overnight in a motel). My kids are six and one. Normally, they are very good in the car....but we never go anywhere that's farther than 45 minutes away. I plan on checking out the library for books on tape, stocking up on "fun" snacks and drinks, and getting some cheap toys from Dollar Tree, but I'm still envisioning a nightmare. We don't have a DVD player for our van (nor is renting one an option). We'll be traveling by day so, with the exception of a possible nap or two for the baby, sleeping won't be taking up any time. Anyone have any ideas?
Also, as far as buying snacks and toys....how much is too much? How much is not enough? I want to keep the kids busy...and quiet!....but I don't want any tummaches from one-too-many fruit roll ups, or end up with a mini Toys R Us in the back seat.
Answer
Set a timer and allow them to unwrap a "present" every couple of hours. That way it's something to look forward to. Set the GPS to stop at a park so the kids can get out, run around, and play awhile. Find a friend with a DVD player and let your kids use it in the car. Or, if you've got a laptop, hit the nearest Best Buy or Radio Shack and get a converter so you can plug it into your lighter plug in the car. Bring an empty bin with a lid for the toys to keep in the car so you don't have that mini Toys R Us and it's all got a place to be. Get some Magna Doodles, crayons and coloring books, colorform sets, a blanket and pillow for each child, and you should be set!
Don't stock up on crappy foods for snacks. Bring bottles of water, etc. Goldfish crackers, a cooler with cheese cubes, grapes, lunch meat, apples, carrot sticks, etc. The junkier the food is, the more likely there is to be a tummy ache. Sugar can make the kids more prone to becoming motion sick. It's important that they are kept full, but not overstuffed. Have some Sprite or Ginger Ale on hand to settle any tummy troubles.
Set a timer and allow them to unwrap a "present" every couple of hours. That way it's something to look forward to. Set the GPS to stop at a park so the kids can get out, run around, and play awhile. Find a friend with a DVD player and let your kids use it in the car. Or, if you've got a laptop, hit the nearest Best Buy or Radio Shack and get a converter so you can plug it into your lighter plug in the car. Bring an empty bin with a lid for the toys to keep in the car so you don't have that mini Toys R Us and it's all got a place to be. Get some Magna Doodles, crayons and coloring books, colorform sets, a blanket and pillow for each child, and you should be set!
Don't stock up on crappy foods for snacks. Bring bottles of water, etc. Goldfish crackers, a cooler with cheese cubes, grapes, lunch meat, apples, carrot sticks, etc. The junkier the food is, the more likely there is to be a tummy ache. Sugar can make the kids more prone to becoming motion sick. It's important that they are kept full, but not overstuffed. Have some Sprite or Ginger Ale on hand to settle any tummy troubles.
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