Travelling with a Toddler

We all know that travelling with a toddler is not that easy. We would rather stay at home and do some cleaning chores instead of carrying a toddler with us on a travel. This is life! We must embrace it. We must learn how to handle things. We must be prepared anytime. Learning how to accept the reality will help us enjoy toddler travel.

Always choose the best time that suits for your child
Traveling with a toddler is the most enjoying but the most difficult thing to do. When the child is wide awake during the travel time, the more the child will be active. Child always refuses to sleep. They always want to see things around them. They feel like they are on the amusement park during their travel. Choose the best time according to their body clock. Choose the time when they are asleep and you would get the benefit of a peaceful trip.

Be sensible. Choose what to bring
Parents normally bring what their child needs without realizing that the child prefers ordinary and usual toys. Aside from gadgets like smartphones or tablets, a toddler much likely to have an ordinary colorful plastic egg toys or puzzles that may entertain them during their trip. Fill your bags with these toys and you would have a relaxing and smooth trip.

Bags are more likely only for kids
As we have mentioned about the toys, we must admit that everything inside our bags are mostly kid’s stuff. Think of those days when you only carry your own stuff or only just with a purse? Well, those days are gone. Diapers, wet wipes, milk container, milk bottles and kid’s extra clothes. Kids occupy the space in your bags.

Overpacking
With those stuffs inside our bags. Obviously, overpacking is the big issue. Think of the things that is needed rather than carrying bulky and heavy bags. However, it is still overpacking due to kid’s stuffs inside your bag. It may disastrous but it is for your own peace of mind.

It takes a hamlet
Having someone with you on your trip makes a big difference. Having your family on a trip is a blessing. You can ask them to watch over your child while playing when you needed to go to the comfort room. But if you do not have the chance to have them on your trip, try to bring a friend with you to assist you on your travel.

Dozing?
Forget your normal rest times. They never work during these times. Toddlers are always active. They sleep but only for half an hour or so. So just find time to take a nap to avoid exhaustion.

The magic of foods!
Bribery! Here we go! Kids like foods! When toddlers get grumpy, offer their favorite food or snacks. They will surely love it and will behave like you have never expected in your life. It is a great way to divert their attention from being grumpy.

Planned plans will become unplanned
Toddlers are unpredictable. They change their moods easily. Things in your bags may not be as useful as you planned to bring.

Travelling with a toddler is not an easy job to do. Just be prepared all the time. Heading home will be your time to relax.

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