https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 05:20:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033492 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:06:59 +0000 meganmp 1033492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Leave at nap time, take a break when he wakes up. Repeat:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033449 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:51:22 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1033449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I agree, traveling during night time or during a long sleep period was KEY for us at that age. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033445 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:50:27 +0000 Mrsbells 1033445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we took our first road trip when she was 7 months and it was a 12 hour drive. For us it worked out best to travel at night, and to take EVERYTHING we could possibly need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033428 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:45:10 +0000 Boheme 1033428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: That is rock star level packing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033418 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:43:46 +0000 regberadaisy 1033418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: woah! haha</p> <p>and you need to change your avatar to a lightning bolt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033408 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:42:03 +0000 LazyLightning 1033408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: I fit our rock n play IN MY SUITCASE for our flight. My dad was impressed. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033404 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:41:09 +0000 Boheme 1033404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Good call on the sun! It's a direct east/west route there and back. I wouldn't have even thought of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033393 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:39:50 +0000 Boheme 1033393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: We decided to bring the tub sling since bath time is essential to getting him down at night. DH has a white noise app on his phone, so that will be no problem. He sleeps in a Rock n Play, so hopefully it fits well in our trunk! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033391 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:39:13 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1033391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have fun! We did that distance when she was around 8 weeks. </p> <p>-- Have a bag in the car for stops with plenty of diapers/wipes.<br /> -- Make a few music CD's with fun kids songs that you can sing to the baby but also maybe some lullaby music.<br /> -- Think about where the sun will be on baby while driving. For example, if you are driving west in the evening, with the sun setting behind you it could be in baby's eyes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033383 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:37:48 +0000 regberadaisy 1033383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Make sure you have a bottle ready, change of clothes, extra diapers, wipes accessible.<br /> I would only bring something for LO to sleep in while there, and one "calming" gear such as bouncer, stroller, assuming she has laundry don't go too crazy with clothes. How will you do bath time? White noise? A few toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033375 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:36:33 +0000 LazyLightning 1033375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Grizz's LO is like 12 weeks I think - same as mine or really close. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033367 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:34:24 +0000 Boheme 1033367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Almost 12 weeks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033362 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:33:20 +0000 LazyLightning 1033362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took two 300 mile road trips with my LO back and forth from the airport when she was 9 and 10 weeks old. My tips are:</p> <p>---Stop often, but don't stop every time she fusses. You'll NEVER get there.<br /> ---If it's hot where you're going, consider buying a stroller fan and clipping it so it circulates air in the back of the car. I'm glad we did. It was 100 degrees outside and it tends to be hot in the back seat. They're cheap little things but helpful.<br /> ---Don't bring anything that never works for you at home!! In the car it isn't a big deal like flying, but I mean, everyone INSISTED I bring my bjorn sling. It never worked well for us at home. Yet I hauled it across the country with me and guess what. We never used it.<br /> --Bring an easily accessible extra set of clothing for you and anyone traveling with you. At least a shirt or sundress. Also, 2 extra outfits for your LO. And if LO is a spitter, put a bib on for the car. My kid is always soaked after even a short car ride, otherwise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033355 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:31:43 +0000 looch 1033355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bring a towel, change of clothes and a trash bag in case your LO is car sick and you can't stop the car in time!</p> <p>Unfortunately, I've dealt with this too many times! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033342 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:28:02 +0000 regberadaisy 1033342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: how old is LO? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-road-trip-with-baby-tips#post-1033337 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:26:16 +0000 Boheme 1033337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are taking our first road trip tomorrow - my grandparents are finally getting to meet their first great grandchild! :) </p> <p>It's a 5 hour drive and we'll be gone for 4 days. Anyone have any tips or advice? Which things would you pack and things you would skip? I feel like we're bringing everything but the kitchen sink!</p> <p>ETA- He'll be nearly 12 weeks </p>