Tips For the Travel Home From Vacation With Toddlers

Introduction

Those toddler tantrums, potty mishaps and tantrums show you have a toddler child may be difficult when on a travel home from vacation with the toddler in tow. A well laid out plan for your familys vacation travels will help to keep the toddler more under your control while offering you the ability to be able to enjoy the travel home. 

Everything should be considered before starting your vacation to make sure a more smooth trip home for your family vacation with a toddler.

 

 

Step 1

Packing should be done based all around your toddler and what will keep them happy. A bag that is well packed would include items that you toddler will need such as sunscreen, combs, hairbrush, diapers or pull-ups, baby wipes, and their very own shampoo and body wash. All this should be taken to the trip there as well as the travel home.

 

Step 2

If you are traveling by plane, you should always take a look at each potential schedule and choose the one that will best suit your family. You should always look at the length of the flight, as well as lay overs and the time of each stop in between flights on the travel home.

You may want to consider getting your toddler his or her own ticket on the plane. It can be rather uncomfortable to have a 25 pound child wiggling around on you and they may get tired of having to set in one spot on your lap, as well. When the flight is taking off always give your child a bottle, sippy cup, or pacifier as this will help to prevent any ear irritation that may occur on take off of the plane. You should also do the same when the plane is preparing to land.

 

Step 3

Car travel home sometimes leave everyone in the vehicle tired and worn out. You should always give your family time to arrive at your destination as to avoid any accidents. When stopping for potty breaks, always look for areas such as rest stops or a park so your child will be able to stretch their legs.

You should always pack a small toy to play with during the stops, as well as on the actual trip. Give your child one toy at a time and as they become bore, present them with a brand new toys. Always be sure to check all safety straps to assure they are in proper place and that the toddler's car seat is positioned correctly.You want to make sure the car seat is tight enough to protect in an accident but not so tight the child is unable to breathe properly.

 

Step 4

Be sure that you dress your child in layers of clothing, no matter what the weather is doing in the area when your leave your destination for the travel home. The toddler should always be able to have the most comfort possible. If they are too hot, you will be able to remove clothing. If the toddler is too cold you can always cover them with extra blankets.

 

Step 5

Once you have arrived at your destination try to keep the schedule as typical as possible so the child doesn't get tired or hungry. Schedule any type of activities once you have arrived at your destination that revolve around the toddler to keep them calm and happy even on their travel home.

 

 

Tips

You also should have one designated bag that is strictly for the travel home and easy to access weather going by car, plane, brain or other. This bag should include changes of clothing, diapers, wipes, snacks, drinks, books, and visual stimulation for your toddler. This is very important especially if traveling with other passengers who may just want a quiet trip on their travel home.

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