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s/o: Tips for a long driving trip with a baby

Duckie07Duckie07
in Austin Babies

We are making the very long drive home for the holidays.  This will be the longest we've been in the car with DD, ever.  Luckily, she likes car rides but I am super nervous about the drive.  I think I am more nervous for this trip than I was for our first flight a couple of weeks back!

Any tips on how to survive very long car rides with a baby?  Thanks!

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  • rssnlvrrssnlvr
    How long are we talking here?
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  • naclh2otaffynaclh2otaffy member
    At that age, she'll be an easy traveling companioin.  Stop every couple hours and let her crawl around.  You can make her bottles and give her snacks in the car, if someone is sitting in the back with her.   Bring some toys for her to play with - she may spend a lot of time napping, too.
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  • Duckie07Duckie07
    We're talking like 9 freakin' hours. Tongue Tied 
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  • mcurbanmcurban member

    imageDuckie07:
    We're talking like 9 freakin' hours. Tongue Tied 

    just plan on it taking 11 freakin' hours. 

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  • Duckie07Duckie07
    imagemcurban:

    imageDuckie07:
    We're talking like 9 freakin' hours. Tongue Tied 

    just plan on it taking 11 freakin' hours. 

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    Yeah, we're prepared for it to take MUCH longer than usual.  But, I just worry about how this will all go down with a babe in the car this time.

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  • EmerEmer member
    Take lots of breaks and bring some new toys.  I would time a break just before nap time so she can get out and move around and then settle back in for a nice nap.  And be sure you've done everything you need to do so you don't have to stop while she's sleeping.
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  • michelleaxomichelleaxo
    Glad you posted this! I am anxious to see the tips. We are going to Alabama....13 freakin hours!
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  • A&R2006A&R2006
    We usually take turns sitting in the back with DD to help keep her entertained.  Good luck to you!
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  • NoVA-grlNoVA-grl
    Whew!  That is a looong drive!  Sounds like you have gotten some good tips so far  - good luck!  I'm sure you will do fine!
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  • gabrielle20gabrielle20

    In my experience, it just depends on DD's mood. Sometimes when we drive to Corpus Christi (3 1/2 hours) it takes 5 hours due to her being extra fussy. But then we went to Baton Rouge (10 1/2 hours) and she was a saint. I think she had one breakdown and we pulled over and nursed rather then bottled fed and we were back on the road within 20 minutes.

    I know my answer does not include any tips so its no help, but that's my experience. Random. If you find any tricks after your trip please share :)

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