Baby driving – not a good idea April 15, 2007
Posted by Al in : motoring,video,weird , trackbackI’m not sure that this is a good idea. However, I may be proved wrong if the baby grows up to be the next Michael Schumacher.
Travel tips for driving with a baby
Hit the road when your baby hits snooze. Got a baby who sleeps willingly in her booster car seat? Then you’ve got it made — just plan to do the bulk of your driving during her usual naptime.
Pack for playtime. If your babe tends to be an (audibly) unhappy passenger (or your travel schedule is set so you’re on the road when she’s wide awake), it’s time for plan D: distractions! Any time you’ll be driving with your baby, be sure to grab some of her favorite music and toys to pack in her baby bag. Or you can surprise her with new toys, too — the novelty will buy you a bit of extra time.
Stay in your seat . Is your baby a pacifier fan? Try this car-safety solution for both of you — get a tether that clips her binky to her shirt or car-seat strap. That’ll make driving with a baby easier (and safer) since you won’t have to unbuckle yourself and dive under the seats every time she’s dropped her paci.
Buckle everything up. You don’t want to put on the brakes to pick up a dropped lovey every few blocks. Use a tether or set of plastic links to attach some toys to the seat so she’s constantly entertained (and so nothing falls to the floor to cue crying). You can also fasten a lightweight, unbreakable mirror to the seat in front of her — as you’ve probably noticed, babies love a looking glass.
Switch it up. If there’s another adult on board, take turns at the wheel — one drives, one entertains the troops. These travel activities make great on-the-go games.
Give it a rest. When it’s mealtime, make a pit stop. You might lose a few minutes, but it’s much easier than dining and driving with baby. That’s a messy, complicated business, and it’s none too safe to juggle bottles, jars and spoons while you’re hurtling down the highway.
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