Traveling by car with your baby and not letting it become a nightmare
After the pandemic, traveling by car has become one of the most popular options for families because it offers, above all, flexibility.
Traveling with babies? Traveling with babies can be a huge challenge. We must take many things into account to ensure the trip goes as smoothly as possible and is enjoyable for everyone. To help you have a relaxing and peaceful trip, here are six tips to make it a breeze.
The chair
The car seat is the most important and essential element for ensuring a safe trip. Choosing a quality restraint system, taking into account the child's size and weight, is key to a safe trip.
Remember, according to experts, it's recommended that children ride rear-facing until at least age 4. In the event of an accident, your baby will be safer and more protected.
What is the most suitable car seat? Read this blog post to find out.
Plan your trip and stops
It's important to plan your routes, avoid long journeys (more than 6 hours a day is not good), avoid rush hour or busy days, and have service areas or rest areas marked so that the trip is pleasant for everyone.
It's a good idea to take a break every two hours, get out of the car, and enjoy the fresh air. This will help alleviate the fatigue caused by being stuck in the car. Something as simple as letting your baby walk or sitting on the floor with a blanket will help prevent those dreaded tantrums. These moments are ideal for feeding, playing, changing diapers, and just having a good time.
The best indicator to stop will be your baby; they usually set the pace. Planning the trip around their usual schedule or adapting it as much as possible will make the trip a complete success.
Traveling with the baby
If the baby travels with a family member who can entertain and monitor them during the trip, we'll avoid stressful moments caused by crying or complaining, as well as distractions for the driver.
Control the temperature of the car
Be careful with the heat, and it's recommended to use parasols. If you don't have them, you can cover the windows with towels. It's important to use the air conditioning in moderation to avoid colds and the heating to avoid temperature differences between inside and outside. Avoid overdressing your child and check the temperature regularly to see if they're too cold or hot.
NEVER LEAVE THE BABY ALONE IN THE CAR
Toys, songs, stories,...
Along the way, bring music, toys, songs and children's stories, books... It's important to manage them, offering them resources little by little, and saving favorites for times of stress.
Things you should bring
And one last piece of advice: bring extra diapers, a cloth changing mat, tissues, wipes, a spare change of clothes and a warm layer, an old blanket to sit with him outdoors during stops, a bottle of water and food preparation supplies, bibs, and plastic cutlery. Also, bring a first-aid kit for use in case of need.
With these tips, you'll be one step closer to achieving your goal of traveling with babies in the car.
