Preparations have begun! My 9 month old now has his passport to head to Canada in a few days. We are embarking on the cross country plane trip with both kids. First stop Philadelphia and final stop Crow Lake, Canada! Getting ready for this sort of trip seems to take almost as long as the trip itself. Deciding what to bring and not bring, how man bags, which strollers, car seats, car rentals, etc... Here are my tips for making it though as I have now done this cross country trek several times:
- Make lists
- Pack light - people do have washing machines if staying with family (which we are thank goodness)
- Buy some new toys and activities for your preschooler - wait to share until day of the trip
- Engage your older child in helping with the younger child - Ella enjoys being the older sister and helping mommy
- Explain a head of time what the trip will look like and ground rules (IE. we will be on two different planes, when we are sitting in our seats we have to wear the seat belt, etc...)
- Bring things to reward (bribe) your kid when all else fails
- Pack snacks to keep energy levels up (yours and theirs). You do not always have time to stop for snacks when switching planes so this is important
- Remember - you are on vacation so take your time and slow down - I find sometimes I begin to rush myself and the kids when there is no need to (have a beer on the plane if you need to - I find this helps)
- I am bringing the baby jogger so I can get my runs in
Below are a couple of links for articles I found. Feel free to share any tips that might help me or others travelling with kids.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-travel-successfully-with-young-kids_65302.bc
http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-enjoy-a-plane-trip-with-young-children_65317.bc?page=2
Happy Travels!
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