Comments on: Traveling with Kids in the Car http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:34:13 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Marie http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car/comment-page-1#comment-24337 Marie Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:03:10 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1994#comment-24337 Jessica - Wow, what a crazy story, but I love that diapers saved the day. As I was reading this story I too was thinking to myself that I should put some adult diapers in my car for an emergency!! Love it, thanks for sharing. Jessica – Wow, what a crazy story, but I love that diapers saved the day. As I was reading this story I too was thinking to myself that I should put some adult diapers in my car for an emergency!! Love it, thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car/comment-page-1#comment-24325 Jessica Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:08:29 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1994#comment-24325 This is a funny story, one of those embarrassing moments actually. I am 20 years old, and my whole family, went on a trip last year. My parents, grandparents and aunt and uncle went. I was riding in my aunt and uncles car along with their daughter, my cousin, who is 8. She has some trouble holding pee for long moments and her mom always keeps a pack of Goodnites Diapers in the car just in case of extreme emergencies so Kayla can slip one on and pee without getting off on the side of the road or peeing the car accidentally. This is in no way punishment, and it is to kayla's complete content. Anyway, this is not about her, its about me. We got in a huge backup on the highway, one that stopped us for two hours right there in the middle of nowhere. I had drank loads of pop and water earlier and not peed yet, in thinking we were going to be stopping for gas soon. Anyway that did not come around since we were sitting there with the engine turned off even for hours. So I was really starting to get disparate and of course everyone in the car was laughing at me, but I was in bad shape. I eventually said that I would have to hop out and go on the side of the road, but then thought about it and figured I would not be able to get out of sight of the hundreds of other people stuck there on the highway. A little while later my aunt told me of the Goodnites for Kayla, and half jokingly told me I could use one if I needed to. Well I was not about to play around, so I crawled to the back of the van and got a diaper out and put it on. It actually fit which I was surprised about, but anyway as soon as I got it on, I peed like a race horse and never felt so good! I was so thankful for Kayla's parents preparedness, even for adults there are those times when the circumstances are all against you while in the need for a toilet. I actually took this idea and copied it in my own car. Now I keep a few adult diapers in my car just in case of another one of those circumstances. I chose the diaper route because girls really have a hard time aiming for the tip of the bottle. Every other option is too messy and can lead to spills. With a diaper, all the pee is neatly contained and no messes. Just a tip, yes scary, but true. This is a funny story, one of those embarrassing moments actually. I am 20 years old, and my whole family, went on a trip last year. My parents, grandparents and aunt and uncle went. I was riding in my aunt and uncles car along with their daughter, my cousin, who is 8. She has some trouble holding pee for long moments and her mom always keeps a pack of Goodnites Diapers in the car just in case of extreme emergencies so Kayla can slip one on and pee without getting off on the side of the road or peeing the car accidentally. This is in no way punishment, and it is to kayla’s complete content. Anyway, this is not about her, its about me. We got in a huge backup on the highway, one that stopped us for two hours right there in the middle of nowhere. I had drank loads of pop and water earlier and not peed yet, in thinking we were going to be stopping for gas soon. Anyway that did not come around since we were sitting there with the engine turned off even for hours. So I was really starting to get disparate and of course everyone in the car was laughing at me, but I was in bad shape. I eventually said that I would have to hop out and go on the side of the road, but then thought about it and figured I would not be able to get out of sight of the hundreds of other people stuck there on the highway. A little while later my aunt told me of the Goodnites for Kayla, and half jokingly told me I could use one if I needed to. Well I was not about to play around, so I crawled to the back of the van and got a diaper out and put it on. It actually fit which I was surprised about, but anyway as soon as I got it on, I peed like a race horse and never felt so good! I was so thankful for Kayla’s parents preparedness, even for adults there are those times when the circumstances are all against you while in the need for a toilet. I actually took this idea and copied it in my own car. Now I keep a few adult diapers in my car just in case of another one of those circumstances. I chose the diaper route because girls really have a hard time aiming for the tip of the bottle. Every other option is too messy and can lead to spills. With a diaper, all the pee is neatly contained and no messes. Just a tip, yes scary, but true.

]]> By: Marie http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car/comment-page-1#comment-23567 Marie Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:08:14 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1994#comment-23567 Linda P - My parents did the same thing to me, but I had forgotten about it! I loved getting that roll of quarters, it was like having $100 to spend. And my sister and I would make a deal to not fight the whole way! Linda P – My parents did the same thing to me, but I had forgotten about it! I loved getting that roll of quarters, it was like having $100 to spend. And my sister and I would make a deal to not fight the whole way!

]]> By: LINDA P http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car/comment-page-1#comment-23095 LINDA P Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:02:40 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1994#comment-23095 Kids always like to have money to spend on a trip. So we would give each of our children a roll of quaters. Each time they asked "Are we there yet?" it would cost them a quater. The first time was a pass, but after that it cost them. They caught on real quick they wouldn't have much money to spend. Works like a charm! Kids always like to have money to spend on a trip. So we would give each of our children a roll of quaters. Each time they asked “Are we there yet?” it would cost them a quater. The first time was a pass, but after that it cost them. They caught on real quick they wouldn’t have much money to spend. Works like a charm!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car/comment-page-1#comment-22903 Jennifer Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:36:21 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1994#comment-22903 Thanks for all the potty break ideas! I had some occasional accidents when I was younger (I would wait too long to go potty), and I remember on our trip to Disneyland for my 6th birthday my mom just putting me in a diaper for the 10 hour drive. I didn't mind so much since I wore them at night for bedwetting anyway, but it was embarrassing when we stopped for meals or gas (you can imagine I got some stares). Given the choice, I think having a kids potty in the back is the better option. Thanks for all the potty break ideas! I had some occasional accidents when I was younger (I would wait too long to go potty), and I remember on our trip to Disneyland for my 6th birthday my mom just putting me in a diaper for the 10 hour drive. I didn’t mind so much since I wore them at night for bedwetting anyway, but it was embarrassing when we stopped for meals or gas (you can imagine I got some stares). Given the choice, I think having a kids potty in the back is the better option.

]]> By: Julie http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car/comment-page-1#comment-14993 Julie Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:54:17 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1994#comment-14993 On the potty note, my sister has an actual children's potty in the back of her car. I can not tell you how many times we have pulled over for her kids to go potty. She also keeps a cookie sheet in the car for each kid... it is a great surface for eating, reading, or whatever... but to make it even better, she has a ton of toys... (pencils, dolls, animals, books, etc.) with magnets on the back, so they stay attached to the cookie sheet, and not get dropped out of reach of the car seats! On the potty note, my sister has an actual children’s potty in the back of her car. I can not tell you how many times we have pulled over for her kids to go potty.

She also keeps a cookie sheet in the car for each kid… it is a great surface for eating, reading, or whatever… but to make it even better, she has a ton of toys… (pencils, dolls, animals, books, etc.) with magnets on the back, so they stay attached to the cookie sheet, and not get dropped out of reach of the car seats!

]]> By: Bonnie http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car/comment-page-1#comment-10131 Bonnie Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:22:25 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1994#comment-10131 Hi, I was just reading through these wonderful ideas and thought I would add a variation that we have tried a few times: Long before the trip I begin to collect little things from garage sales, dollar stores, free stickers that come in the mail, Target's dollar section (especially when they are on clearance). Anyway, I also pick up an inexpensive backpack or bag, usually from the dollar store. When we get ready to leave, I give each child their bag with only one of the items in it and I keep the rest hidden up front with me. The first itemin the bag keeps them occupied for a while,then when the appropriate amount of time has passed, I dole out another surprise from my bag of goodies. The element of surprise makes everything seem exciting, even the free stickers that came in the mail. One thing I always try to include in the bag is those removable stickers that you can play with on the car windows (Colorforms?). Hope this works for you. Hi,
I was just reading through these wonderful ideas and thought I would add a variation that we have tried a few times: Long before the trip I begin to collect little things from garage sales, dollar stores, free stickers that come in the mail, Target’s dollar section (especially when they are on clearance). Anyway, I also pick up an inexpensive backpack or bag, usually from the dollar store. When we get ready to leave, I give each child their bag with only one of the items in it and I keep the rest hidden up front with me. The first itemin the bag keeps them occupied for a while,then when the appropriate amount of time has passed, I dole out another surprise from my bag of goodies. The element of surprise makes everything seem exciting, even the free stickers that came in the mail. One thing I always try to include in the bag is those removable stickers that you can play with on the car windows (Colorforms?). Hope this works for you.

]]> By: Michele http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car/comment-page-1#comment-7180 Michele Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:39:25 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1994#comment-7180 I JUST got brave enough to fly with my kiddos (my little girl just turned 3 and my baby boy just turned 1.) I found this great website that sends travel packs for the car or plane. The cost is very reasonable and the kiddos LOVED it. Plus, mommy loved not having to hunt the new toys, wrap, and pack them! It's great for a special something on a long trip. www.eswak.com I JUST got brave enough to fly with my kiddos (my little girl just turned 3 and my baby boy just turned 1.) I found this great website that sends travel packs for the car or plane. The cost is very reasonable and the kiddos LOVED it. Plus, mommy loved not having to hunt the new toys, wrap, and pack them! It’s great for a special something on a long trip. http://www.eswak.com

]]> By: Marie http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car/comment-page-1#comment-7002 Marie Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:45:01 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1994#comment-7002 My husband <em>is</em> a good sport about posting the "photo" - thanks Jor! Lisalou - Thanks for sharing that site. I see they have some great games to download. I love the idea for Bingo in the car! My husband is a good sport about posting the “photo” – thanks Jor!

Lisalou – Thanks for sharing that site. I see they have some great games to download. I love the idea for Bingo in the car!

]]> By: Kelsey http://www.makeandtakes.com/traveling-with-kids-in-the-car/comment-page-1#comment-6996 Kelsey Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:03:27 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1994#comment-6996 That is an ambitious undertaking! We're planning a trip to visit my family in Oregon next summer, and we're going to drive. We have only flown since Joel was born, so these tips will definitely come in handy. The trip is almost a full year away and it's already making me anxious! Thanks for the great ideas. That is an ambitious undertaking! We’re planning a trip to visit my family in Oregon next summer, and we’re going to drive. We have only flown since Joel was born, so these tips will definitely come in handy. The trip is almost a full year away and it’s already making me anxious! Thanks for the great ideas.

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