4 hour car ride with a 4 month old?

Amelia - posted on 05/23/2009

I agee with what some of the mothers are saying. You know your child better than anybody. You can waut till your baby's nap time and feed him before you leave giving him a dry diaper. But the back seat is always safe. Four hours isn't long to a baby. Babies like the motion so I don't think you should worry. Try diaper rash cream so he won't get a rash. They keep a wet diaper on longer at night.

Candace - posted on 05/22/2009

Go! Have fun with your friend and show off your beautiful son. At four months, most likely he will sleep through the whole trip if to plan on leaving imediately after a feeding. If you are worried though try driving around town (or out in the country if you can) for an hour to see how it goes. If you stay off the interstate and on state routes or national hwys, it might take a little longer because those roads will go through towns but there is just about always someplace to stop even if it is just on the side of the road. Hope you have a great time.

Jennifer - posted on 05/22/2009

Definately go. Just drive at his nap time or at night time when he usually sleeps.

Mandy - posted on 05/19/2009

I agree with Tanya. We did an even longer trip with our baby a few times (8 plus hours) and it worked out fine. I think the biggest thing is to allow yourself time to stop maybe once on your way and know that it will take longer than you're used to. Just give in to that and it will be fine. Maybe a practice trip would be a good idea -- I wouldn't have thought of that. On the other hand, it may freak you out unnecessarily. Bottom line: you'll be fine and so will baby.

Tanya - posted on 05/18/2009

hunny I drove a 6 1/2 hr drive several times with y three month old baby and sometimes with my 3 yr old daughter as well! here are a few tips...put the baby on the passenger rear side that way if absolutely needed you can reach him to put the binky in his mouth and be sure it's on one of those strings so you won't have to reach for it. Also feed and change him at the very last second before you leave, most likely he will make it for four hours with out a feeding. If all else fails pull over!! B/c you are traveling alone with a baby go during the day and when you stop always go to a safe place! If the baby is screaming and the nearest restaurant is 5 miles away he will live until you get there!! Have fun and remember your a mom but you didn't stop living your life, you just have to live it a little different. If it helps start taking a ride on your free time gor for an hour and then return and see how he does! Good luck!