For most kiddos in the Dallas area its Spring Break time! While many people are staying in town to attend our Fairy Princess and Superhero camp, others are going skiing, to the lake, or even to the beach. After talking to so many moms about traveling this week, they all shared the same worry: How on earth will I keep my kiddos entertained in the airplane or in the car?
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Most kiddos we know can use the iPhone and the iPad by age 2. Those gadgets along with portable DVD players, portable gaming systems, and anything else electronic are great but often get boring after awhile or are hard to share if you have siblings. Well, fret no more! We have scoured the internet and spoken to many of our members to find some great tips for traveling with your tiny humans!
1. Take off and landing
Nursing or bottle feeding is the best way to help your baby alleviate pressure on their ears. But what about kiddos that are too old for the bottle? Things they can suck or chew on are great. Lollipops or drink bottles keep them busy and help relieve some of that pressure.
2. Small surprises
A friend of mine goes to the dollar store before a long trip and buys 2 or 3 small toys: a top, a magic trick, crayons, etc. She wraps them individually and presents them throughout the trip when she feels a meltdown coming on. Children get so much pleasure out of simply unwrapping a toy. Add that to the novelty of a new plaything and you've entertained them for at least 20 minutes.
3. Snack snack snack
Packing easy to eat snacks like nuts, dried fruit, bananas, and kid-friendly protein bars are a lifesaver!
4. Get moving
Let's face it. Little ones get antsy. After a few minutes of new toy fun and snack time, your little one is going to want to move around. Here are some great exercises you can do with them in their seats:
Flex and point feet
Wiggle your toes
Circle your feet (try to see if they can circle each foot a different way, see if they can write their name in the air with their foot)
Hug your knees
Bounce your shoulders
5. Keep calm and BREATHE
The best thing you can do on a trip is to KEEP CALM. Yes, the plane may be delayed or worse, cancelled. Yes, you may get lost on a road trip. Yes, traveling during holidays or Spring Break can be more crowded than usual but it is so important that you do not let on how frustrated you are. Your kiddos pick up on your frustration and then become frustrated and cranky.
Remember, making everything fun and exciting for your kiddos helps you have more fun. If the travel process is stressful it may run over into your trip. Relax, try out our 5 tips and have fun on this vacation!
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What are some of your favorite travel tips?
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