ANY parent knows the anxieties of having to go on a long journey with a restless baby or toddler in the back of the car, as they question what to pack, how often they should stop and if their little one will be comfortable.
Now, a multi-tasking mum has revealed the six rules she follows every single time she travels with her baby to ensure it’s always a stress-free journey.
Travelling with a child can be stressful – so a busy mum has revealed how to simplify it in six simple stepsCredit: Getty
Sharing her secrets with other parents on Instagram account @babyquip, the woman said it was essential to plan ahead for long journeys.
She then offered up her failsafe guide – from when is the right time to leave to how many stops you should be making along the way.
First, she maintained that working out the ideal time to hit the road is essential and should be planned to perfection.
Under the video titled “Road Trip With A Baby: Tips”, which includes various clips of her adorable baby, she explained “Leave right after baby has been fed and changed.”
Then, once you’re all packed in and ready to go, it’s time to turn your attention to helping your baby sleep for parts of the journey.
To do that, the mum says she swears by “sun shades and a white noise machine to facilitate sleep.”
The third, fourth and fifth tips are all about how many stops you should be taking on a long journey and the items you need to ensure you have with you to make sure they’re quick and easy.
The US-based mum continued: “Stop every 2-3 hours for a feeding and diaper change.
“Use pre-portioned water bottles and formula. Bring a changing pad for public restrooms or changing in the car.”
While the sixth and final piece of advice she offered up was to always make sure you have extra baby clothes packed in your bag “in case of a blowout” or accident.
As the video comes to an end, her baby can be seen looking relaxed and content as the journey continues – with the tips working a treat.
Other mums and dad also shared their stories of travelling with their children, and thanked her for her “helpful” and said they’d be adopting them when they next jumped in the car for more than a few hours.
The multi-tasking mum has shared the secrets she swears byCredit: This Mom Did It / Instagram
Fhe says the handy tips keep her child comfortable and contentCredit: This Mom Did It / Instagram
