How Do You Travel With Small Children In The Car?
Traveling with small children can prove to be a challenge unless you are well prepared. This article will outline a few basic steps to take in order to ensure a fun and safe trip! Prepare your children for the ride. Talk to them about where you are going and get them excited for the trip. Getting a book at the library about where you are going can help foster excitement! An excited child will be more apt to have a positive outlook on the trip. Plan your trip accordingly. Sometimes it is best to leave in the middle of the night when the children are most likely going to be sleeping. You know your child best, so plan according to their schedule and personality. Pack a soft cooler with healthy snacks and beverages. I recommend water bottles and/or juice boxes. Snacks such as granola bars, carrot sticks and graham crackers make good travel snacks. A hungry or thirsty child is sure to become crabby! Pack a tote bag for each child with some special activities. Notebooks and pencils (make sur
