tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post1499112272503862333..comments2023-06-11T01:59:16.204-07:00Comments on Blessed: Packing and Traveling Suggestions?Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05554468946901249302noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-77049088259203128432010-12-16T16:50:06.043-08:002010-12-16T16:50:06.043-08:00Laura, we drove up to Buffalo from Long Island NY ...Laura, we drove up to Buffalo from Long Island NY when Addy was just 6 weeks!! The normal 8 hr drive took us 12! On the way home we decided to stop half way & stay the night. It worked out so much better. So I say if you can stop it may be easier than driving all the way through. We are actually making the drive again on Thurs & plan on staying the night at my brothers. I also pumped as Josh drove but Addy would not take the bottle while strapped in the car seat for some reason (that was when she took bottles w/no problem). So I figured if we had to stop might as well breastfeed. Can't think of anything specific you should pack but if I think of it I'll let you know.<br /><br />Yay about the diaper!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260859740216679919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-51353364730052624822010-12-16T10:08:59.101-08:002010-12-16T10:08:59.101-08:00PS - As for packing, remember you can just buy dia...PS - As for packing, remember you can just buy diapers when you arrive, rather than packing enough for two weeks.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196438317799175511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-14731517815371815912010-12-16T10:02:14.894-08:002010-12-16T10:02:14.894-08:00While we never did anything near a 12 hour drive, ...While we never did anything near a 12 hour drive, we did quite a few trips to my in-laws when my son was an infant (average time 3.5 hours one way). My best advice: be ready to be flexible. Ella might surprise you and do awesome the entire trip, and I hope she does. But just be ready to divert from your usual road trip routine. My hubby and I were so used to getting our drive to the in-laws done in less than 3.5 hours, only stopping for one quick potty break and to switch drivers. We realized once Kendry was with us in the car that we had to relax a little bit and just go with the flow. If that meant we needed to stop to change a diaper or to nurse, we did - although usually I kept a pumped supply handy in a bottle too. <br /><br />I think the idea of going at night might be good. I know the darkness always helps Kendry settle in better to sleep in the car.<br /><br />Regardless, its certain to be a trip you will remember. :) Be sure to post us details afterwards. And have a wonderful Christmas!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196438317799175511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-4807587818248575552010-12-16T09:47:28.185-08:002010-12-16T09:47:28.185-08:00Sorry - I have no experience with road trips, only...Sorry - I have no experience with road trips, only flying. But my plan would be to drive through the night or until you needed to stop. An unfamiliar hotel could be just as bad as being on the road. My baby always sleeps in the car. Maybe map out some potentially decent places along the way?Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704657308448450841noreply@blogger.com