We are off for our first travels this year. Traveling with baby can be tricking. We are driving 10 hours to a very lovely town on the ocean in Northern California. 10 hours in the car with my Little Man… I am nervous! Thankfully, I am prepared. Well, as prepared as I can be.
Here our the essentials for us when we are traveling with a baby:
1. Snacks – yes my Little Man is eating snacks. There are a wide variety of organic cereal Os, banana crackers, and rice crackers that he loves. I have stocked up on them all. We are overflowing with snacks.
2. Soft blanket – there is something about a soft blanket around you on a car drive that just makes you want to sleep. That is my prayer, just sleep, sleep, sleep…
3. Sippy Cup – now that he can easily drink out of a sippy cup, my Little Man cannot get enough water. That is fine with me!
4. Toys – a bag full of baby toys are essential. I can hand him one at a time and he can stay occupied and not get bored in the backseat facing the wrong direction {there are days he HATES his car seat…}
One new toy I am excited about bringing is the Tiny Love Pack & Go Mini Mobile:
Here is what we love about this mobile:
- wind chime sound from the center bell
- a ball shaped rattle
- it fits int the palm of your hand {perfect for travel!}
See that ribbon hanging from the bell in the center? That is what my Little Man loves. Trying to grab that and bite it. Whatever makes him happy!
What are your traveling tips when when traveling with a baby?
Thanks for hosting this great giveaway for mom and baby.
Our must have is music!!! Both of my girls love music and there are certain songs that can calm a crying fit every time! Thank goodness for satellite radio!
Being prepared is half the battle. Your little man just might surprise you!
We drive 10,000K a year with our guys (5,000K each way in four days) and have since for three years (since they were 10 months).
Can’t wait to hear about all your successes!
Thanks for making this open to Canadians.
Besos, Sarah
Zookeeper at Journeys of The Zoo
great list…as they get older not much really changes =) Just electronic toys in stead LOL
This would be a great gift for my sister in law Lauren!
I loved having stuff like this when my kids were little. My neighbor would love this!
this would be a great gift for anyone having a baby