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Baby Car Travel Tips
December 22nd, 2009
Some babies love nothing more than a mini road trip, but for other’s their car seat is akin to a mini torture device. Here’s how to make road trips more pleasant for even the most resistant traveller.
by: Nancy Ripton
In This Article
- 1. Make sure your baby is healthy.
- 2. Bring the car seat in the house and let your baby sit and play in it.
- 3. Keep a special box of soft, safe car toys for use only in the car.
- 4. Tape or hang toys for viewing.
- 5. Make a car mobile.
- 6. Hang a made-for-baby poster on the back of the seat that faces your baby.
- 7. Experiment with different types of music in the car.
- 8.Try “white noise” in the car.
- 9. Practice with short, pleasant trips when your baby is in a good mood.
- 10. Try a pacifier or teething toy.
- 11. Place a sunshade in the window.
- 12. Try opening a window.
Baby Car Travel
- Place your child in the car seat while you’re at home so she can become comfortable with it.
- Place a mirror or other interesting object on the back of the seat that your baby is facing.
- Many babies are soothed by adult music–especially softer hits such as the Beatles.
- Practice with short, pleasant trips when your baby is in a good mood. A few good experiences may help set a new travel pattern.
istening to your baby cry while you are trying to drive is challenging. But a few new ideas and a little time and maturity can help your baby become a happy traveler. Pick and choose from our list of car travel tips until you find one that works for your child.
1. Make sure your baby is healthy.
If car seat crying is something new your baby may not be feeling well. If your child is also fussy at home, a visit to the doctor is in order.
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