Is this wrong?

lolasmit

We were thinking of going on a trip-a few hours away- maximum hours 4-5, and take the baby with us, but she will only be 4 months at the time. Would that be irresponsible? Should we just stay home, and make the trip when she's older? Have any of you gone to a 3-4 hour trip with your 4 month old? 

trudibell

We took LO on a 14 hour road trip (broken up into 2 days) when he was 5 months.  It wasn't a big deal, if anything it's easier to travel with them at this stage before they start really getting mobile.

Mom38673

AFwifelife said:

Why not?  We've taken DS on a couple trips into the city starting at 1 month (we live in a small town and the nearest big city is 3 hours away).  Just be prepared for the trip taking you a little bit longer than normal.  We usually stop halfway through the trip so I can feed DS and do a diaper change. 

This!!  Go for it.

mfoster91011

Go for it!  We took LO on a 4.5 hr road trip at 2.5 months...just timed it to where he slept most of the way there and back   good luck!

LC122

trudibell said:

We took LO on a 14 hour road trip (broken up into 2 days) when he was 5 months.  It wasn't a big deal, if anything it's easier to travel with them at this stage before they start really getting mobile.

Ditto this. Just try to time your trip so your DD will nap/sleep during most of the trip/time in the car.

Carnation77

We took LO on a 9 hour trip at 4 months - go to home for Christmas.  The trip there was great and he slept most of it.  The trip back was a little more difficult - he had a crying fit in the middle of it.  But it's doable.

PB102012

You will be fine.... Go for it!

lolasmit

Thank you ladies. I sincerely appreciate your responses. Good to know

EricaLee2013

Trips are great with a baby that sleeps well in the car! We took a 22 hour trip when LO was 4 months and she slept on her normal schedule which let us drive straight through the night.

charmcity82

Not irresponsible at all, but lots of planning and patience will be key.  We took LO on what is normally a 5 hour car trip when he was 8 weeks old.  We made 3 planned stops for feedings and it ended up taking 7 hours but he was snoozing happily for most of the trip.  

Just make sure you prepare for the fact that the trip will take a while, and you'll be fine!

NatesCupcake47

We did a 6hr drive when DD was 9 weeks old.  She slept nearly the whole trip and every time we stopped we made sure to pull her out of her carseat and have some stretch time for a bit before getting on the road again.  Just plan to make a few stops and to take your time :-)