https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:56:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/5-hour-drive-with-a-6-month-old#post-1157676 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:37:21 +0000 MrsScallop 1157676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry about your grandmother :(</p> <p>I did a 21 hour drive (which ended up being 27.5 with all the stops we made) with a 6 month old over the summer, so it definitely can be done! I'd add an hour to your drive as you will likely need to stop twice to change diapers, feed, etc (every 1.5-2 hours-ish). For us, having one person sitting in the back when she got cranky was the only way to keep her entertained/mostly happy. Also, I'm a big fan of the PnP mattress. My LO hated her PnP until we got one with a velvety sheet. Now she sleeps in there really well! My LO did really well on our drive until it got close to bedtime, then it took a lot of soothing to get her to go to sleep because we didn't do her routine. I think it depends on how your LO is, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/5-hour-drive-with-a-6-month-old#post-1157667 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:26:45 +0000 blackbird 1157667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My grandma is not doing well. I got the call to come say goodbye. We will be driving down to my parents' house Sunday afternoon and will be driving from 2-8pm or so. I will be out of town this weekend by myself so DH said he would pack up E's things so we can leave as soon as I get home from the airport. We will be coming back Tuesday morning.</p> <p>What can I expect with such a long drive? At that time of night? 7 is bath and 730 is bedtime. What should we bring to entertain her? Just expect to sit in the back and play with her? How many stops do you think it'll take? It's a 4.5-5 hour drive usually. She also just started STTN in her crib but has never sleep in a PnP, which we will have to bring. Is it the same? Should I buy a PnP mattress? Help! </p>