08/07/2025
Kids....and trips.....
I can guarantee those three words can give the best of mums some anxiety!
Yesterday my sister & I took the kids to the zoo. 2 parents, 5 kids... 4 of those 4 and under...
Yep! I know! Don't even go there.
The best tips I can provide with these sorts of tips are the following:
๐ช Pack lunches! Sandwiches, snacks, water. Provide all these within a back pack so you can utilise this whilst you're walking around.
๐ Bring a pram, travel cart, or something to carry the kids in. Kids get tired really quickly, so to avoid arguing or carrying the little buggers, bring something that can carry them instead.
๐ Play educational games whilst you're going around. Kids will become super excited whilst walking and can become hard work. So utilise learning games to keep them focused and in your control
๐ฆDon't be afraid to use some bribery also, to keep good behaviour. Kids love something to aim towards, so keep an extra couple bucks for an ice cream at the end of the trip.
Lastly,
๐งธ Bring all things comforting. Your little ones are going to be very tired when they get back to the car, so ensure they have dummies, teddies, blankets, whatever it is that comforts them so they sleep in the car ride home and you can avoid the dreaded over tired grumps!!
If you survive a trip with your kids, well done mumma!!