I've learn some things during this trip, it took us about 4 to 5 hours back to KL. It was a fulfilling trip to JB and Singapore. We managed to catch up with theSims who we miss dearly. Ok, back to the travel tips for kids.1. Bath towels are amazingly handy. My mom taught me this tip. Towels can become blanket for the kids when it gets cold on rainy days. Towels can dry the kids if they dirty themselves and need a bath (emergency case). Towels can use as umbrellas to wrap ourselves on a rainy day. I stuff our bath towels into a pillow case, to keep it clean and it becomes a pillow. Towels can become bolsters. We always travel with 3 bath towels in a pillow case.
2. 100 plus is good to bring along as well. On the way back, Dylan felt sick and wanted to throw up. We gave him 100 plus, that helps to reduce nausea, even with adults. I shared a can with Dylan, I get carsick too. A good stop is important. Caleb managed to get us a good stop place and we got the children to get down and have a walk, this breaks helps to reduce the sickness too. Speaking of car sick, because I get carsick and have to see to the kids, I've to avoid myself bending down when the car is moving to avoid feeling sick. So all my travel tools need to be handy and convenient. This brings us to the next point.
3. Handy tools: Plastic bags for trash and unexpected emergencies (in case kids throw up). I always hand a plastic bag behind the front seat in front of me. The children knows that's the trash, and the car is kept clean. Wet wipes and toilet paper or tissue paper is a must. They are at easy reachable places like beside me.
4. The handy surprise I got for my kids this time is a set of markers and coloring book. It helped to keep them occupied for the 4 days trip and especially in meetings and while waiting for food in restaurants.
5. In travels, make sure children get plenty of water and fluids. I'm not so concern if they can't eat much, but rather they drink plenty.
6. Of cause it's good to have family or friends on the journey. Especially for me with 3 kids, my family are a blessing and help. With mom, dad and Anna with us. It was fun!
I will share more as we go along... and learn...
3 comments:
hi debbie!
thx for sharing... really good tips there! i've never thought of stuffing bath towels into pillow cases - that's a great idea! :)
Thanks Rachel.
Hi,
It is a nice post which highlighted precious travel tips.
It is necessary to be prepared for trip months ahead and you’ll likely be less stressful around trip time. This will open up more possibilities for funny travel. Plan for some downtime especially if you have kids or the trip is a longer car ride. You will need time for breaks, rest stops and meals. You should really take a break every two to three hours if at all possible. This can help avoid travel fatigue. Switch drivers if at all possible every couple hours to help further relieve fatigue.
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