Surely many of you will go on vacation by car in the next few days. Traveling with children can be an unforgettable experience, both for good and for bad, so it is important that you consider what the essential for traveling by car with the baby.
There is a basic kit that you have to have prepared to deal with the long hours by car with the children. In addition to choosing moments of the day when they can sleep for a long time, such as early morning or nap time, so that the trip does not become eternal, there are things that you can not miss to entertain the baby or be warned before possible unforeseen
To entertain them
If the baby is small, you can resort to mobile type toys They are placed in the car seat. In this way, the toys hang over him and the child can reach out to touch them. They are also ideal rattles, books and soft toys that can touch and put into your mouth without problem.
A trick so that we do not end up collecting the toys from the ground every two minutes, is put a tape (not too long) and tie it to the car seat.
If the child is already a little older, turn to books to look, read or paint, traditional type three games in a row, hanged, etc., and of course invented games such as the game of 20 questions or others that we can do with children like what is behind the car window.
On the other hand are the consoles with electronic games, that although we do not like it too much, without exceeding, in the trips they do solve, and of course the classic DVD with movies or children's series that entertain and love them.
Security
It is essential, in addition to mandatory, the use of a child restraint system according to the child's age. We will not get tired of repeating it. And very importantly, that it is well installed, because there is no use of a super chair if it is not well anchored, and of course, if the baby is not tied properly.
Many silly accidents occur because the seat or child were badly placed. So please, in addition to choosing a child seat, comfortable, safe and beautiful, keep it well installed.
Another security article that I find very useful is a rearview mirror to see the baby. I have it in my car and it is one of the things I appreciate most. Also especially useful are those that are placed in the back of the car for when the baby goes in the group 0 chair (the baby carrier) that is facing the backrest, contrary to the march.
Hygiene items, clothing and food
The child should wear comfortable, light and breathable clothes, without zippers or elastic that they tighten. Equally flexible and comfortable shoes that you can remove inside the car.
You have to have on hand a change of spare clothes in case any liquid becomes, it becomes stained, in case there are pee leaks or the child vomits. If it's a diaper baby, of course you have to wear a pair of diapers for the change.
Also carry by hand wet wipes and if you prefer, also a washbasin size towel, I always carry it in case you have to dry anything (or any girl).
Finally, do not forget to always carry a bottle of water to drink, some cookies, and if you carry a cooler, you can bring some juices in individual brick or fresh yogurt to drink, always with a straw to avoid spills. Take advantage of the rest areas on the road to have a snack and stretch your legs.
To make the trip more comfortable
I also take them a tiny cushion to support your head because I feel sorry for how your head hangs when you fall asleep ... the neck pain you have to give them!
If you are fans of air conditioning, take also some blanket because children tend to get cold.
And if your car does not bring them as standard (mine brings them and I adore them), do not forget the sun protections which are placed in the windows.
