13 Hour Drive w/ 4 Month Old

[eugeneim1991]

I am about to make a drive down to see my family with my four month old, husband not coming. Does anyone have tips/tricks/recommendations for such a long drive with a baby?

I’m planning on leaving around 7 PM and driving as much as I can through the night so that she sleeps. Is that a horrible idea? Help

EDIT- decided to fly. Thanks yall!

 

[bassgasmask]

@eugeneim1991 Not advisable

 

[timmay_95]

@bassgasmask I agree. Not advisable. Could you fly instead? Or have someone go with you?

 

[bassgasmask]

@timmay_95 It’d probably be cheaper/quicker/less issues to fly. What happens if 2 hours in and the baby is crying inconsolably?

 

[mencangmenceng]

@eugeneim1991 Take her out of the car seat every two hours to feed, change diapers and play if needed. Their necks aren't strong enough to last that long upright.

 

[de4an]

@eugeneim1991 That sounds dangerous. Driving drowsy in the dark.i thought about going on my own and wondered how I would pee. I suppose they have family bathrooms.

 

[hollan]

@eugeneim1991 I would drive during the day unless you can find safe/comfortable spots in the dark to pull over and feed/get out of the car seat every two hours. Personally wouldn’t feel safe at night doing that alone.