Unconventional tips for traveling with wee ones

[tosha27]

also for driving with toddlers, if you can switch drivers every two hours, do so. Every time you switch drivers, pull out a new activity for toddler. If you have room, bring a cooler, prepare sippy cups/bottles before leaving.
Bring something you don't normally let your child have incase there is a serious meltdown (don't use it unless you have to). with my daughter, it is fun size hershey bars. No matter how upset she is, she always stops in her tracks for a hershey's bar.

 

[tosha27]

dish soap!!! you will need to wash sippy/bottles....you can buy an empty travel bottle and fill it with dish soap.
(sorry for all the posts)

 

[loveofamouse]

another way to mark your stroller incase someone attempts to take or argue that it's theirs or there's two identical ones side by side:

Take a paint pen and wrte your last name in a hidden place like behind the seat cushion, under the basket, under a snack tray,etc. Also helpful at airports.

use pull ups on anyone 3 and under. No matter how long they've been potty trained, it's a garauntee you'll have an accident at the back of the park durin a parade or while sitting on your lap on the bus. Trust me

take little baggies of snacks. Little ones tend to get snack-y while waiting for parades to start or for you to get off of a ride.


When your LO needs a nap but wont sleep, here's a trick. Recline the strolller and walk INTO the sun. It forces them to keep their eyes closed which makes it harder to stay awake when tired. Also, basking in the sun works better than benedryl It can be a natural muscle relaxer and makes you sleepy. Ever fallen asleep while sunbathing?

 

[joel_maxwell]

another way to mark your stroller incase someone attempts to take or argue that it's theirs or there's two identical ones side by side:

Take a paint pen and wrte your last name in a hidden place like behind the seat cushion, under the basket, under a snack tray,etc. Also helpful at airports.

use pull ups on anyone 3 and under. No matter how long they've been potty trained, it's a garauntee you'll have an accident at the back of the park durin a parade or while sitting on your lap on the bus. Trust me

take little baggies of snacks. Little ones tend to get snack-y while waiting for parades to start or for you to get off of a ride.


When your LO needs a nap but wont sleep, here's a trick. Recline the strolller and walk INTO the sun. It forces them to keep their eyes closed which makes it harder to stay awake when tired. Also, basking in the sun works better than benedryl It can be a natural muscle relaxer and makes you sleepy. Ever fallen asleep while sunbathing?

Happens to me every time.... epsecially poolside with a few colds ones already consumed.

 

[George]

Thanks for keeping these coming guys!

22) Stash some individual Ketchup/mustard/mayo packs in a ziploc bag, especially if you are staying off property and plan to eat in the room at times. You can also pick up a few extra individually wrapped straws and silverware from a fast food place. Also the individual cereal boxes work well for easy snacks for toddlers. If you know you will have a microwave in your room, take some popcorn. (tosha27)

23) I have bad luck with laundry change machines, so bringing a roll of quarters eliminates the hassle. (tosha27)

24)If you have a disney store nearby, go check out the merchandise BEFORE you go, that princess dress will be a fraction of the cost. Then the kids can go to disney wearing their ears, ect. (tosha27)

25) also for driving with toddlers, if you can switch drivers every two hours, do so. Every time you switch drivers, pull out a new activity for toddler. If you have room, bring a cooler, prepare sippy cups/bottles before leaving.(tosha27)

26)Bring something you don't normally let your child have incase there is a serious meltdown (don't use it unless you have to). with my daughter, it is fun size hershey bars. No matter how upset she is, she always stops in her tracks for a hershey's bar. (tosha27)

27) dish soap!!! you will need to wash sippy/bottles....you can buy an empty travel bottle and fill it with dish soap. (tosha27)

 

[polynesiangirl]

This is a good read! The Super Advance Planner in me is already thinking about what we'll need for our very first trip with a child (who will most likely be somewhere between 6 and 12 months at that time.) I can hardly wait (even though it will mean we've officially joined the Stroller Brigade)!

 

[SAV]

(even though it will mean we've officially joined the Stroller Brigade)!

And what is wrong with the "stroller brigade".

As you will find out, it isn't the Stroller brigade that cause the problems, it's the ignorant people who think that they can cut in front of the strollers and whine when they get their ankles bashed in...You will see.

 

[polynesiangirl]

And what is wrong with the "stroller brigade".

As you will find out, it isn't the Stroller brigade that cause the problems, it's the ignorant people who think that they can cut in front of the strollers and whine when they get their ankles bashed in...You will see.

Oh I know, it was said with a smile. I have no problem with strollers.

 

[loveofamouse]

And what is wrong with the "stroller brigade".

As you will find out, it isn't the Stroller brigade that cause the problems, it's the ignorant people who think that they can cut in front of the strollers and whine when they get their ankles bashed in...You will see.

It's even worse when they cut off 60lb wheelchairs! I've had people cut infront of my son's chair while going down the monorail ramp SERIOUSLY PEOPLE!?! lol. At Disney(or any theme park) I only apologize if it was my fault. Other than that, it's a nasty look. lol


Now my tip: During long road trips, Another game to play is Spot the Plates. As you travel through states, you look for the out-of-that-state plates. It's a good way to keep track of what state you are in and see all of the interesting plates. We did this when I was a kid. You see a plate, you yell it out. I saw a Hawaii plate once. It even works for nonreaders since plates usually have artwork.

 

[jennc2001]

And what is wrong with the "stroller brigade".

As you will find out, it isn't the Stroller brigade that cause the problems, it's the ignorant people who think that they can cut in front of the strollers and whine when they get their ankles bashed in...You will see.

AGREED!! If you cut in front of my stroller towards the end of the day, most likely you will trip and fall because I usually speed up a little. sorry, but I do and I don't feel the least bit guilty about it either :lol: People kill me the way they act sometimes and when you're in such a hurry that you want to cut in front of something with wheels, you get what you deserve!!