The minute that your
family plans to travel away from home for more than an hour trip, things must be well-prepared for a stress-free getaway and the list goes something like this (in no particular order) :
1. Anti-dizzy medicine/Ammonia Essence or White Flower
I recommend “Bonamine” chewable
kids tablet, and there is for adult if you need to. It shall be taken thirty
minutes before departure.
2. Sturdy Plastic Bag
It would play like a “spill
bag” when somebody in the car/bus feels vomiting. No need to stop the ride - it
is okay, but if you are in a PUV (public utility vehicle) that would be a trouble to other passengers except if you can wait till the bus stops on the designated stopover.
3. Tablets or Game Pads/E-book/Relaxing
CDs
Most children forget to
mind the long-trip with something to get occupied with. Be sure it is fully
charged (when in PUVs) and bring a car charger in case the battery gets low if
you are travelling with your own car.
The latest hits on the
radio playing on your car stereo (RNBs) will make everybody feel relax and
sleepy on the trip.
4. Snacks/Food
Better bring not
too oily or flavorful snacks (junk foods), this will lessen chances of
vomiting. Unflavored crackers, bread and semi-sweet treats like tarts will be better. Besides, the onions or other strong flavor
aroma of some food will lounge in your car and another reason to make the
children (and even you!) feel uncomfortable and later causing to vomit.
If planning to bring
lunch, avoid packing easy to spoil foods (those with tomato sauces and mayonnaise)
- just bring fried/broiled ones if possible (broiled food should be eaten
first, it may not last that long. Soupy dishes are not advisable too because of
the handling, it may put you in wiping the spills and end-up tired and smelly).
Do not pack left-over rice, hot steamed rice is the best, just open the lunch
box a little for the heat escape to avoid it being bath on steam /wet and soon may get
spoiled too.
5. Drinking
Water
Yes, water is still the
best to bring-along instead of juices and sodas. In a cool ice box
would be a lot better (esp. here in the Phils., it is summer time. Not only because bottled water in solo packs are
not practical to buy (they cost 10x or more expensive than it is when bought in
larger containers) it would be a hassle to stop by a store just to buy water and believe me you will spend more than buying
a drink - you and especially the kids will be tempted to buy some other
stuff, very impractical for "budgeting"
parents.
6. Wet
Tissue/Facial Tissue or Toilet Paper
This is better than
bringing a dry face towel and washing to wet it, to freshen-up. It is also
equally important to bring dry tissue.
7. Bubble Gum Air Freshener
I recommend bubble gum freshener, smells a
lot better than flower-scented fresheners just sweet. This will lessen
chances of getting dizzy.
8. Throw Pillows
Most children get sleepy
while on a ride, a pillow on your lap will help.
Although, it is always advisable to be awake on trips (I heard it as
advice in a Reality TV Documentary) –most of the road accidents most badly
hurt/casualties are sleeping passengers. Some naps in between will do.
9. Toiletries
-
Toothbrush/toothpaste,
plastic cup
-
liquid soap (small
bottle)
-
alcohol(small bottle –atomizers
will help)
-
hand/face towel to
dry-up
-
pantyliners/sanitary
napkins
10. Digital Camera or Video Camcorder
Document the trip by
taking photos of landmarks and just everything you find amusing on your way J Kids might love to do this too. Be sure that
your camera is fully-charged or bring a spare battery to get you going .
11. Changing Clothes
Clothes to change on,
sometimes we want to change “costumes”
for the pictures …undergarments are must-haves too.
12. Important
Not on the list are the
things you personally need for the place you are going, the proper
costumes/attire (like swimsuit etc., depending on your destination).
Have a stress free trip ahead for your whole family. Thanks for reading.
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