https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 30 May 2026 09:52:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1992204 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:35:43 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1992204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really really hope she gets a shelter dog! So many dogs need a home!</p> <p>And I've had two dogs that get carsick....just something else to consider with a toddler and a baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1992141 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:58:03 +0000 loveisstrange 1992141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Noooooooooo way </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1992119 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:49:07 +0000 MrsLilybugg 1992119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks for weighing in everyone! I hope this idea of hers goes away lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1991188 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 01:36:29 +0000 birdofafeather 1991188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if you guys don't have experience with dogs, i would absolutely leave the kids at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990379 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:26:41 +0000 alohaorchid 1990379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I got my first dog she was really scared on the way home and I had to hold her the entire time. My second dog was terrified, he cried and then got car sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990373 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:24:56 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1990373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say no way. My dog barfed on the way home too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990370 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:23:13 +0000 Torchwood 1990370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With our puppy it would probably have been fine, but I've known too many dogs that wouldn't have been. And a toddler that hates their carseat in the car for 8 hours? No thanks! But you might could have fun with just you and your sister; I hope that works out if she sticks with it!</p> <p>Also make sure she has a carrier or one is provided. The puppy CAN ride in one of your laps, but it might be easier on him/her to not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990369 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:23:10 +0000 Synchronicity 1990369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would totally go, sans kids! With kids it sounds like a potential nightmare :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990337 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:59:55 +0000 MrsLilybugg 1990337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! THat's a really good suggestion about leaving the kids home. It's about a 4 hour trip each way, so I know an overnight isn't necessary (I'm not ready to leave my LO overnight alone lol!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990308 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:43:43 +0000 pui 1990308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there no way just you and your sister could go while someone else watches the kids? If that's possible that is what I would do. 2 kids and a new puppy in the back of your car sounds like a bit much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990281 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:31:25 +0000 LuLu Mom 1990281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sweet little puppy (who was like 2 lbs at the time) whimpered the entire 30 minutes home, it was heartbreaking she was so scared and shaking. I can't this + throwing in a couple kids! ha I couldn't do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990278 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:29:12 +0000 Mamaof2 1990278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you leave the kids at home and just you and your sister go?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990273 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:27:18 +0000 edelweiss 1990273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>that is a lot to handle. i would not do it.</p> <p>ETA: if she really wants to do this, one possibility is for her to rent a car. the cost of the rental is peanuts compared to what it will cost to own the dog. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990270 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:26:15 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1990270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dog was miserable when we drove her home for the first time. Cried the whole time. :crying: then got car sick.<br /> It's one thing if it's your dog getting sick, but some one else dog. Yuck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cray-or-ok-toddlernew-pet-long-road-trip#post-1990258 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:23:44 +0000 MrsLilybugg 1990258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my sister asked me to take a road trip to Pennsylvania in my teeny tiny subcompact car with her, my nephew, and my toddler in the back because she wants to pick up this doll-sized dog from either a shelter or breeder.(she doesnt' have a car - lives in city!) I don’t know the type of dog or the specifics. My first reaction is : a toddler and a new dog in a tiny car on a long road trip. RUN AWAY! NOOOOOOOO! She has ZERO experience with dogs. I have close to zero. I dog sat with my DH for my MIL and it was so stressful lol. I told her I’d get back to her on that. (I’m hoping this is just a passing whim.)</p> <p>Is this crazy or totally doable? Toddler is 16 months. Hates the car seat lol. </p>