Roadtrip Prep: Gearing Up
for a Family Vacation
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Roadtrip: Gearing Up for a Family Vacation.
The mere word is enough to strike fear in the hearts of parents everywhere.
Long stretches in the car. Short stretches stretching.
Fly-by-night dining. Last minute beach- or lake visits. Lots of last-minute wet stuff to find a place for.
How can a parent prepare for such an onslaught of, well, unpredictables?
1 Roadtrip Grooming Supplies
Plan to bring along the following:
1 An extra set of clothes.
Per child. Pack sneakers, socks, extra shirts and jackets for you and your kids. You never know when the weather will turn nasty or when you might want to take an unscheduled hike. Always have a spare set of clothes on hand for small kids. Spills can ruin any outing.
2 Cosmetic kit.
Include a fingernail file, Chap Stick, a hair brush, pony tail holders. That keeps you from having to lug it all in your handbag.
2 Proper Paperwork
This includes:
* auto manual
* auto membership club information and phone numbers
* gas cards
* insurance cards and information
* registration.
3 Portable First-Aid Kit
This should include:
* adhesive tape
* antiseptic wipes or ointment, burn ointment, and hydrocortisone cream
* bug spray
* emergency contact list (just in case your babysitter is driving when an accident occurs. Include mobile numbers for you, the names and numbers for the doctor, the orthodontist, and even the veterinarian if you bring the dog along on most outings.)
* first-aid manual with CPR instructions
* instant cold packs
* Over-the-counter medications such as kids' Tylenol or Motrin and aspirin (not for anyone under 12, however)
* prescription medications (store what you or your kids might need if you get stuck unexpectedly, including inhalers for your little athletic asthmatic, in childproof containers.)
br>* sterile gauze
* stretch bandages
* sunscreen
* tweezers for bee stings or splinters
Finally, complete your emergency kit by storing a `Send Help' sign nearby. You can buy these almost anywhere.
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