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Car Trips with a Crying Baby
from:Picture it - you’re on the road, lots of traffic that hasn’t moved in an hour, you can’t see just how far up ahead this traffic jam is, but it is certainly farther than the eye can see, and you’re watching your gas gauge go down, and down, and down. Now, picture that fun scene in your mind again, and this time, add a screaming baby to the equation. Are you ready to pull your hair out just thinking about it? If you have a baby, and you need to make a car trip, you are probably pretty concerned about the prospect - and rightly so. However, a road trip with a baby doesn’t have to be a torture. The trick is to stop the crying and screaming fits before they happen. While there certainly is no way to guarantee your baby won’t have an off day and scream their way to your destination, there are certain things you can do to help up the odds that your trip will go off without a bang. With the proper planning, your car trip with your baby can be enjoyable.
Before you even think about what to do with your baby, think about what to do with your car. Do you want to be stranded on the side of the highway waiting for your roadside assistance program to get a driver out to you? Didn’t think so, so you should make sure everything in your car is in working order before you hit the road. Check your tire pressure, make sure your oil changes are up to date, and make sure all of your other fluid levels have been topped off. If in doubt, get it checked. No one wants to deal with mechanical troubles when there is a baby on board.
When you car is up to snuff, now it is time to turn your attention to your baby. Before you go on your trip, make sure you have everything you need to take care of the baby in the car. Pack a bag that stays in the car with you with baby wipes, diapers, bottles, snacks, pacifiers, blankets, and anything else you think will make your baby comfortable. If they have favorite music or a favorite toy, make sure that all comes along with you as well. Make sure the car seat you have is properly installed in your car, in the back seat where it belongs, and if anything this broken on the seat - for instance, if the cushion is ripping away or the straps are frayed - get it fixed before you leave for your baby’s comfort.
Once you have prepared everything you can with your baby, the success of your trip rests on timing. It may not be so fun for you to drive at night, but you may find it helpful to travel during times that your baby is usually asleep. This will increase the odds that your little one will nod off during the journey so you don’t have to worry about the crying. If you can’t travel at night, try to set off for your journey right around one of your baby’s normal nap times; the car may help lull them into falling asleep if they are used to getting some shut eye during that time. It may also be helpful to give your child a relaxing bath and dressing them in their pajamas before putting them into the car. Making sure they are calm and relaxed before leaving will make your trip better and hopefully will convince them to sleep all the way!
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