Q. My husband and I are planning on taking our 2 year old (28 months) and our 10 month old on a 1500 mile trip...driving. Any tips on how to keep them happy and comfortable for this 24 hour drive (we are not driving straight through, this is just how long it takes to get there).
(My 10 month old daughter is 22 lbs so she is forward facing in her car seat now..so that helps.)
(My 10 month old daughter is 22 lbs so she is forward facing in her car seat now..so that helps.)
Answer
I would recommend keeping your 10 month old rear facing until she is a year old. It's not as fun for her, but it is much, much safer.
As for keeping them occupied...lots of new snacks, fun kids music, a portbale DVD player (if you allow them to watch), a few rolls of scotch tape (my son LOVES to pull and pull and pull and stick it everywhere!), stickers to stick on each other and paper, several new toys to pull out every few hours, finger puppets, magna doodle, frequent stops to break up the trip and get everyone moving.
When drove from the North Carolina coast to San Diego last summer with our 2 and 1/2 year old and found it very helpful to stop every 2 - 2 and 1/2 hours. I had a ball, bubbles, chalk, and other outdoor fun stuff to do at our stops. It made the trip longer, but being able to get out of the car for half and hour and run around did us ALL good! When we travel, there are very few rules in the car...I let the kids eat whatever, whenever. And if they don't nap, oh well, they'll sleep at night.
Enjoy your trip!
I would recommend keeping your 10 month old rear facing until she is a year old. It's not as fun for her, but it is much, much safer.
As for keeping them occupied...lots of new snacks, fun kids music, a portbale DVD player (if you allow them to watch), a few rolls of scotch tape (my son LOVES to pull and pull and pull and stick it everywhere!), stickers to stick on each other and paper, several new toys to pull out every few hours, finger puppets, magna doodle, frequent stops to break up the trip and get everyone moving.
When drove from the North Carolina coast to San Diego last summer with our 2 and 1/2 year old and found it very helpful to stop every 2 - 2 and 1/2 hours. I had a ball, bubbles, chalk, and other outdoor fun stuff to do at our stops. It made the trip longer, but being able to get out of the car for half and hour and run around did us ALL good! When we travel, there are very few rules in the car...I let the kids eat whatever, whenever. And if they don't nap, oh well, they'll sleep at night.
Enjoy your trip!
Do I need a travel authorization for my toddler?
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Hi everyone. I live in austin and will be going to Orlando for vacation with my daughter. My husband will not be coming along. Do I need a travel authorization from him since he isnt coming or will I be okay since my daughter and I have the same last name and all? Thanks! :)
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I must be missing something.
The only way you will need travel authorization is if you and your husband are going through a divorce. And if you are going through a divorce the courts may not allow you to leave the state with your child same last name or not.
If you and your husband are happily married and you plan on coming back then no you do not need authorization.
I must be missing something.
The only way you will need travel authorization is if you and your husband are going through a divorce. And if you are going through a divorce the courts may not allow you to leave the state with your child same last name or not.
If you and your husband are happily married and you plan on coming back then no you do not need authorization.
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