Traveling with Tiny Tots
*This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Baby Cubby but as always opinions are 100% my own.
While it’s been a few years since I’ve traveled a long distance with tiny tots it doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten how “tough” it is. Raising kids is a tough job and each new phase usually presents itself with a new set of problems. But traveling with tiny tots doesn’t have to be tough all of the time here are a few fun ideas to help you keep your tots busy while traveling.
Bring entertainment – Yes, even babies and toddlers need to be entertained. I always bring along their favorite toy to help keep them happy. A few extra toys never hurt either.
If your tot loves all Disney princesses or characters, for instance, it makes sense to bring some toys or playsets related to them. It’s always a good idea to bring the toys they love as you’ll experience fewer meltdowns during your road trips!
Bring along the essentials – Believe it or not, but the essentials are the easy items to forget. I pack a big diaper bag and then a smaller one to carry with me into restaurants and pit stops.
Don’t forget the nap – Even when we went on vacation when my daughter was littler, we still squeezed in nap times. Tots need as much rest as humanly possible and we all know that a cranky baby means a cranky mom.
Bring the baby carrier – When traveling, you will probably do a lot of walking, shopping, and moving around. Instead of dealing with a stroller, I always wore our daughter. A baby carrier, in my opinion, is so much easier to deal with. Check out the selection of Carriers and Slings available at the Baby Cubby because they are lots of choices and they have found the highest quality and safest baby gear to provide to parents in a fun shopping experience. It’s a win, win!!
Get to bed early – While it maybe tempting to stay out late try to keep your bedtime routines as normal as possible. If your little one is used to a bedtime at 8 pm, be back in the hotel by then because that will allow you all to be on your best game. I also tried to bring a pack n’ play with us to make sleeping as easy as possible but there are much safer versions now available.
Lots of snacks – My daughter loved to eat as a toddler, so this made traveling easier. I would bring along some cheese sticks and crackers and other favorite snacks to help keep her busy.
Audio books – Another secret to traveling with tots is to bring an audio book for everyone to listen to. I liked getting audio books for kids. Listening to the fluctuations in the author’s voice was something my daughter loved!
Go with the flow – Babies and toddlers need a flexible schedule. They also need you to stay calm and not get bent out of shape when something goes wrong. The Baby Cubby has all of your baby needs covered so be sure to check them out today.
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Traveling with a tiny tot doesn’t need to be hard! What tips would you add to this list?
Amanda Kee says
I haven’t had to travel with a little one in a long time but that is all about to change. I checked out their website and they have some pretty awesome stuff. I am really loving the style of this pack n play you have shown. I have their site bookmarked now as I am definitely going to be looking around.
Erinn Sluka says
My youngest is almost 9 but I remember the toddler and infant years. It is also important to be as organized as possible yourself so that your own stress level is low. The calmer and more prepared we were the better the boys did
Censie Sawyer says
Looks like a great option for those that travel with young children. WE always took our pack n play when we traveled but it was not this nice. I would have really enjoyed this one a few years ago! Sharing with my other parent friends!
Alison Rost says
I remember the days of traveling with young children. It can be a harrowing experience .. that’s for sure. I discovered if we had toys and some snacks we were pretty much good to go! Also .. the tip about keeping them on a routine is such a good one. Hard but necessary when you’re away from home
Tiara says
I couldn’t agree more with this post. We will be making our first big trip here in June and our little one will be 10 months. I am sooo worried, but then I think.. snacks & entertainment for the W I N! Haha!
Bites for Foodies says
We have been travelling to Italy every summer with the kids since they were born! It is exhausting to say the least, but the more we travel the more the kids get used to the changes, and sometimes they even seem more adaptable than us!
lisa says
Great tips! Boy, it really can be difficult when you are traveling with little ones. So funny to see this post with The Baby Cubby brand because we had a few items from their store while we traveled too. We actually had a few of their Plush Toys on hand for Jada!
Lisa Favre says
We are thinking on going on a big family trip which is something we haven’t done yet. Your tips come in handy because there are so many questions we were discussing – one of them having to do with the baby carrier. I’m going to take a look at Baby Cubby with my husband so we can see the different options and ideas.
Crystal VanTassel-Lopez says
My youngest (biological) child is 8…. and then in 2015 we took in a child being his caregiver. He was 18 months we he came to our home… he turns 3 next month. We are now adopting him. In December 2016 we took in his infant brother. It’s been a whirlwind learning all of the newest baby products during thus last year and a half. The traveling sleep system has been our saving grace for sure!!