Traveling with a toddler can be a tricky undertaking. They are a bit easier to travel with than infants, who have more physical needs to tend to on the road, but the burgeoning sense of self and independence toddlers experience can create new challenges for parents. Take this fun 10-question quiz to see if you're ready to travel with your toddler.
You're gearing up for a 10-hour drive to visit the in-laws. What time will you leave?
Right after our child's afternoon nap.
We'll leave in the evening -- probably around 8 p.m.
First thing in the morning, when we're all fresh and ready to go.
answer: We'll leave in the evening -- probably around 8 p.m.
If you leave at night, you're less likely to be stuck in traffic, and your child will probably sleep through most of the trip. The downside to this departure time is that you may not get quite enough sleep time yourself, which can make it all the more difficult for you to care for your child in an unfamiliar environment. If that's a concern, try to divide your travel time into five-hour chunks, leaving before the afternoon nap, so your child will have minimal awake time in the car. Then, you can stop for dinner and overnight it in a hotel before finishing your trip. You'll have to do what's best for your family's situation, but the departure time for a long car trip is a very important decision
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