We are going to Disney World!!

Yeah! I am so excited, I just booked our families first trip to Disney World in October! I have been many times (though not in years) and DH went when he was 11. This will be our bumblebee’s first trip…She can not wait to see the princesses…especially Cinderella!

Since we are close to Disney World we will be driving, but this will still be a “road trip” for our family which will require hours in the car

Here are some tips for your next road trip with toddlers:

Road trips with toddlers are definitely one of life’’s experiences. If you’’re traveling by road with a car full of kids or even just one, these tips will help you keep the kids entertained while helping you keep your sanity in the process.

Make Comfort a Priority - Making your toddler comfortable should be on top of your checklist for road travel. Take along travel blankets and pillows. If the weather is hot place a light shade on the windows to avoid the bright sunlight. If it’s cold out make sure they have plenty of layers on and don’t forget their favorite stuffed animal or teddy bear.

Pack Their Favorites -– Let each child pack a little back pack with their favorite toys, books or even snacks. It’’s exciting for them to pack their own special bag and it’’s nice for them to have their favorite things close at hand. This also helps you avoid them wanting to bring along their whole room. The rule is if it fits in their bags they can bring it, if it doesn’’t then it has to stay.

Make Plenty of Stops - If you are going to drive for several hours, remember toddlers don’’t have the same patience as adults (this is an understatement!), so make sure you take plenty of rest breaks along the way. You can stop at rest stations but also playgrounds or parks, where you can all stretch, or alternatively visit a fast food restaurant which has a separate play area for the kids.

Once you’’re finished, grab a few healthy snacks and make sure everyone has gone to the bathroom before leaving.

Invest in Travel Games -– There are a range of classic board games like monopoly in smaller versions specifically for travel. Cards are also another great travel game and of course handheld electronic games (make sure you have one for each child to avoid arguments) will keep them amused for hours, and may even induce them to sleep.

Apart from games, you can take along art supplies like coloring pencils, coloring books, drawing sheets, crayons, and markers to draw and paint the different scenes along the way. You can even ask them to write and describe each scenery or make up a story or poem.

Listen to their favorite songs. Get a pack of several CDs and, let each kid take turns playing their favorite songs. Who knows they may even enjoy singing along.

Have a fun, and safe vacation!