Traveling over the holidays is taxing, especially with kids
in tow. On Good Day Carolinas I showed Page Crawford a few simple ways to make your holiday trip
easier on everyone:
Comfort
Items
o Lovies and Pillow Cases. The most important part of packing for a trip
is remembering your little one’s Lovies because goodness knows no one will
survive the trip without them. You can
also ensure a smoother trip and easier bedtime by bringing along their favorite
blanket from home, and a pillowcase for your older kids. The familiar smell of their own pillowcase will
help your little one sleep better at night.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to travel with the whole pillow, you can
simply slip your pillowcase over the pillow at grandma’s or the hotel.
Safety
Tips
o Babyproofing on the go. It is easier than you might think to
babyproof on the go. You can make your
own on the go babyproofing kit with a few outlet covers, a night light and
painters tape. A night light is a must
so that you can dimly illuminate the little one’s corner of the room and
painters tape will help keep cabinet doors closed without causing any damage.
A
Wallet Full of Free Fun
o Unexpected Fun. Surprise your toddler with some unexpected
and FREE fun to keep them entertained on the road. Fill an old wallet with pictures, business
cards, membership cards, etc. for your little one to play with. Your toddler will be entertained for what
will feel like forever pulling out cards, putting them back in, examining pictures
and counting their money.
Travel
Friendly Gear
o Compact and Multi-purpose Gear. When you are packing for your trip, think
strategically and pick items that are super compact or will do double
duty. For instance, it is easiest to
travel with a silimap
which easily folds up and can be drawn on for hours of mealtime
entertainment. You should also look for
multi purpose items that can do double duty, like a Hooter
Hider which can also be used to cover baby on a plane for nap time or as a
receiving blanket in a pinch.
Traveling can be tough on the whole family, especially over
the already stressful holidays when everyone and their mother is also
traveling. So do yourself a favor and
try to relax – which is of course easier said than done. Safe travels!
For all of my tips pick up your own copy of my Tips
for the Clueless Chick books and follow the Clueless Chick on
Facebook and Twitter.
Until next time,
aka Chick #1
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