If you're planning on traveling by yourself with your child then consider asking for help from a friend or family member. The added cost of their company will more than pay for itself with the assistance that they'll provide.
If you'll be traveling by car then try not to drive extended distances without stops. Plan rest stops about every two hours and consider staying the night at a midway point to give you and your baby a rest from the road.
Travel by plane can also take its toll on adults and kids. Get your seats booked in advance and if possible, get a bulkhead seat. These seats have a wall in front of them and offer a bit of room for your child to move around. Airlines generally will let you pre-board with infants so you can get settled in your seats before the other passengers board. If air travel is more than a few hours then consider stopping off at a midway point along the way. Not only will it give you and your family a rest but you can take a day or two to discover an interesting destination.
If you're traveling with a young baby then make sure you bring plenty of the diaper changing essentials and bottles of formula or baby food. Regardless of age, pack things to keep children busy. If they're young, bring rattles and teething rings. If they're older then bring a new toy since old ones won't keep them occupied for too long. Consider purchasing a portable DVD player so they can be kept busy watching their favorite program or cartoon. There are also children's books that are accompanied by CD's so your child can listen and read at the same time; not only will it keep them busy but it will also be educational. Coloring books sound like a good idea but coloring can be too much of a temptation to draw on tray tables and seats.
Bring snacks since children often get hungry and thirsty and they tend to be finicky eaters. Don't pack messy snacks and try to find food with low sugar. Pack lots of baby wipes; they come in handy for cleaning up messy faces and small spills.
Holidays with babies and toddlers don't have to be nightmares. With some preparation, planning some rests along the way and keeping them busy, you and your family can have an enjoyable vacation.
Advice for Getting Young Kids Through Moves
As stressful as moving is for adults, it's even more so for kids. While the adults have to worry about things such as where to move to, when to move and how to pack, kids have to worry about even more scary ideas ? changing schools, missing friends and ending up in a new bedroom. Young kids are even more susceptible to these stresses because they are not as used to change as older kids and adults. Here are some moving tips for young kids that can help to make the transition as easy as possible.
The first thing to do when moving with a young child is to let them know that you are moving. All too often, parents don't include their kids in important discussions about what's going to happen. Let them know that the family is moving to a new place, and try to be as upbeat as possible about the idea. After young kids learn that the place where they live is going to change, they may get frightened or upset ? but as long as you're reassuring and calm about the idea, they will pick up on that emotion. Also remember that the stress of the move may make you a bit frazzled and harsh with the family, so be sure to let your child know that they haven't done anything wrong.
Say goodbye to the old house and things around the old neighborhood before you leave. Let your child mourn the loss of these familiar sights and things, but try to encourage them to look forward to their new place. There are also books and stories that can help to ease anxiety about a move, so reading these to your child might make it a bit easier for them to tolerate. Be sure to reassure your child that they will still be able to see their old friends and people they care about after the move.
When packing to leave your old home, leave important items ? such as bedding, clothing and stuffed animals and toys, until the last. If possible, take a few treasured mementos with you in your transportation. Don't pack everything away. It's important that your child has the comfort of their usual things. Packing may be stressful for your child, seeing their belongings put into boxes, but be sure to let them know that everything will come back once you've gotten to the new house.
These moving tips for young kids can help to make the transition from one home to another as painless as possible. Expect some trauma from your child after the move, this is common ? but it should fade as your child gets more used to their new home.
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