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Family Travel Headaches & Suggestions Too-frequent bathroom stops: 1) Avoid soft drinks containing caffeine, a natural diuretic that makes people have to "go" more often than usual. 2) Everyone should "go" before leaving. 3) There's always someone who has to go every hour or so. Go with them or be prepared to wait another hour.Gotta go right now: 1) Largely prevented by following above tips. Fussy toddlers: 1) Check to see if her car seat harness is restricting or tight. 2) Check for wet/soiled clothes or diaper, pull over and change if necessary. 3) In car seat too long--pull over for a diaper change and a walk around the rest area. 4) Check to see if sun is in her eyes and provide a hat or shade if necessary. 5) Changing pressure in ears due to mountain travel--give a bottle or sippy cup to encourage swallowing to stabilize pressure. 6) Limit fruit or veggie juice intake to 6-8 oz per day to reduce likelihood of loose stools or diarrhea. 7) Make sure she has a few favorite soft toys in easy reach. Squabbling siblings: 1) Separate on either side of car seat or move to front seat with adults. 2) Don't threaten to leave offender(s) in Topeka unless you are prepared to do it; empty threats encourage them to behave even more outrageously since there are zero consequences for their actions. 3) Involve them in navigation, such as looking for interstate signs etc. to distract them from their sib. 4) Sing silly songs together. 5) Talk about your memorable vacation experiences at Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, etc. in a Q.A. style. Tired of expensive take out or restaurants: 1) bring a good cooler, pack with basic foods such as milk, sandwich fixings, condiments in compact resealable containers, fruit juice, and a salad for lunch on the road. 2) restock cold and dry foods, other picnic supplies at a local grocery store. 3) Do a nice dinner at a family restaurant. 4) Check ice often and take food-borne illness precautions. 5) wash reusable picnic ware in hotel sink.
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