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  • Lakeland, FL
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Toddler Road Trip Tips??
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Hi everyone!   Hubby, son and I will be traveling 12 hrs, via car tomorrow and we were looking for some advice as to keeping Jaxon (18 mos) entertained.  Thanks for any input!MelindaContinue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Melinda Foxworth May 29, 2012.

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Melinda Foxworth replied to Shawn Spivey's discussion Parenting Group Bans Unvaccinated Adults
"Personally, I think it is ridiculous.  It should be a private matter, whether or not you are up-to-date.  We don't vaccine our son (18mos, he had them up to 6 mos).  If you are eating correctly, keeping your body more alkaline…"
May 29, 2012
Melinda Foxworth replied to Melinda Foxworth's discussion Toddler Road Trip Tips??
"Well...   I am fired from trip planning!  I booked our rental car on Orbitz and didn't think that we'd be taking it out of state.  Long story short, we ended up flying out of Orlando to Knoxville, TN, which was 1.5…"
May 29, 2012
Over-wrked Momma replied to Melinda Foxworth's discussion Toddler Road Trip Tips??
"Along with no DVD's, we had no AC, usually no seatbelts we're worn, and there were not all those nice rest stops, I remember many a time sqatting on the side of the road...those were the days.      "
May 25, 2012
Just Jen replied to Melinda Foxworth's discussion Toddler Road Trip Tips??
"Your probably already on the road but Aqua doodle also makes a small folder size coloring pad. That was a great distraction when we travel. I save the happy meal toys during the year when they are age appropriate and spread them out over trips.…"
May 24, 2012
Jmarr replied to Melinda Foxworth's discussion Toddler Road Trip Tips??
"We used to do games and such in the car when I was a kid, but it did get boring at times, especially when the scenery didn't change much. I guess he's a little young for most of the car bingo games though. Maybe (mess free) art stuff like…"
May 24, 2012
Over-wrked Momma replied to Melinda Foxworth's discussion Toddler Road Trip Tips??
"I know I'm one of them but I'm amazed at how many said DVD's.  What in the world did our parents do with us?   Gosh those must have been some long road trips!"
May 24, 2012
Heather(Mamaboo) replied to Melinda Foxworth's discussion Toddler Road Trip Tips??
"We usually try to travel at night so the kids sleep for a good portion of the trip. If they have a special toy or blanket, make sure to give that to them for the trip. Drinks and snacks are a must: bottled water, goldfish, cheez-its, dry cereal,…"
May 23, 2012
Jmarr replied to Melinda Foxworth's discussion Toddler Road Trip Tips??
"Stop frequently, DVDs and snacks/drinks. Hopefully he will nap a bit. "
May 23, 2012
courtney replied to Melinda Foxworth's discussion Toddler Road Trip Tips??
"I bring a lot of toys and snacks. I have a mr potato head that has a ton of pieces and I sit in the back seat and we just play.i also used to save the McDonald's toys so the kids always had new toys when they got restless. Dvd's are a…"
May 23, 2012
Ms. sarah replied to Melinda Foxworth's discussion Toddler Road Trip Tips??
"you can go buy a portable dvd player with some baby movies.... or if that is too much $ or just not enough time i know when i usually travel with my two toddlers i usually bring ALOT of baby snacks and they just fall asleep or just play the radio,…"
May 23, 2012
Over-wrked Momma replied to Melinda Foxworth's discussion Toddler Road Trip Tips??
"Don't know if you get this before you go but we have found DVD's to be invaluable.  We also like Crayolas Wonder markers and papers - you don't have to worry about crayons being eaten, melted, or used to color the inside of your…"
May 23, 2012
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May 22, 2012
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Toddler Road Trip Tips??

Hi everyone!   Hubby, son and I will be traveling 12 hrs, via car tomorrow and we were looking for some advice as to keeping Jaxon (18 mos) entertained.  Thanks for any input!MelindaSee More
May 22, 2012
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