Taking a long bus trip with children in tow can be difficult, but with some planning, you and your child can enjoy a bus ride with a minimum of fuss and Muss.
When planning your trip, try to avoid traveling during the weekends or during peak tourist seasons. This will help avoid having to wait for the next bus when one is full, and give your child a chance to stretch out across the seats when the bus is not crowded. For travel lasting less than half a day, consider that overnight so that your child sleep through most of the journey.
Children up to two years can travel free, however, if the bus is full, the child should be sitting in your lap - you can get uncomfortable for parents and children as the hours passed. It is worth the investment for the purchase of tickets for all children (usually offered at a discount). Even in the slower seasons, a broken-bus could mean the doubling of passengers in the next, and seats may not be available to all. With a ticket, even in a crowded bus, your child will be entitled to his own seat.
For young children, child seats with harnesses or approved by the manufacturer of belts or straps are recommended to ensure that your child will be safe and stay for the trip. Greyhound does not provide child seats or child restraint devices, and is the parent's responsibility to install and remove in the seats.
Make a "Goody bag" for each child that contain a variety of activities and a few nonperishable snacks and drinks. Include toys that are cheap and should not be missed if he loses, colored pencils, activity booklets, etc.
For young people who need milk for their bottles, buy brands like Parmalot serving size packages, which, due to special packaging, do not require refrigeration. If a child is still in the formula, it is better to invest in the list to feed 6 / 8 oz cans to avoid mixing, or the single serve powder packets.
Always keep your children within reach and sight to switch buses, control or recovery of baggage, or at the credits. For the youngest, a harness with a strap, it is recommended so that you do not walk out in a crowd. In any stops, noting a "meeting place" of his son recognize and tell them to go there right away if you can not find you. Keep a recent photograph of each child in your bag carryOn for emergency situations. Immediately seek an employee, if you think your child is lost, and not be afraid to speak of them - out loud.
For your child's safety, say the employees in uniform at the start of the trip. Tell them that if they are separated from them at any time, should look for someone dressed like this, or a uniformed police officer. Tell them that if they do not see anyone in uniform or can not find a desk, searching for a mother with children (your safest bet with strangers) and ask for help. Explain to them that are not to exit the terminal or leaving the bus station, for whatever reason - make sure you understand that never leave without them and looking inside them. Also, make sure they understand not to play close behind, or - especially - on buses. Rehearse them to make sure they know your phone number, address, and your full name before leaving.
If your child has recently been potty trained or even occasional "accidents", be sure to give them Pull Ups, Goodnites, or even depends, to avoid an uncomfortable situation. Encourage go to the bathroom regularly, especially after a meal or a drink, instead of waiting until the last minute, so it does not block waiting for the bathroom to be free. Always escort young children to the bathroom in the back of the bus, and make sure they wash their hands with disinfectant gel or baby wipes when finished.
A roll of quarters in your pocket should take stops so that you can use vending machines, coin-operated televisions, let your child play video games, or make phone calls without dragging her son around the terminal looking for change.
Even for short stops, escorting his son away from the bus to take advantage of a few moments of fresh air and stretch their legs. If you stop for a transfer and a couple of hours or more to spare, and if it is sufficiently early, secure your luggage in lockers and take your child for a walk around the neighborhood or a bit of sight-seeing.
Try to relax and make the journey the fun part of the trip. Give them a lot of attention, playing word games, tell stories. Take the long trip as an opportunity to spend quality time with the little ones, and to enjoy the journey all the more.
When planning your trip, try to avoid traveling during the weekends or during peak tourist seasons. This will help avoid having to wait for the next bus when one is full, and give your child a chance to stretch out across the seats when the bus is not crowded. For travel lasting less than half a day, consider that overnight so that your child sleep through most of the journey.
Children up to two years can travel free, however, if the bus is full, the child should be sitting in your lap - you can get uncomfortable for parents and children as the hours passed. It is worth the investment for the purchase of tickets for all children (usually offered at a discount). Even in the slower seasons, a broken-bus could mean the doubling of passengers in the next, and seats may not be available to all. With a ticket, even in a crowded bus, your child will be entitled to his own seat.
For young children, child seats with harnesses or approved by the manufacturer of belts or straps are recommended to ensure that your child will be safe and stay for the trip. Greyhound does not provide child seats or child restraint devices, and is the parent's responsibility to install and remove in the seats.
Make a "Goody bag" for each child that contain a variety of activities and a few nonperishable snacks and drinks. Include toys that are cheap and should not be missed if he loses, colored pencils, activity booklets, etc.
For young people who need milk for their bottles, buy brands like Parmalot serving size packages, which, due to special packaging, do not require refrigeration. If a child is still in the formula, it is better to invest in the list to feed 6 / 8 oz cans to avoid mixing, or the single serve powder packets.
Always keep your children within reach and sight to switch buses, control or recovery of baggage, or at the credits. For the youngest, a harness with a strap, it is recommended so that you do not walk out in a crowd. In any stops, noting a "meeting place" of his son recognize and tell them to go there right away if you can not find you. Keep a recent photograph of each child in your bag carryOn for emergency situations. Immediately seek an employee, if you think your child is lost, and not be afraid to speak of them - out loud.
For your child's safety, say the employees in uniform at the start of the trip. Tell them that if they are separated from them at any time, should look for someone dressed like this, or a uniformed police officer. Tell them that if they do not see anyone in uniform or can not find a desk, searching for a mother with children (your safest bet with strangers) and ask for help. Explain to them that are not to exit the terminal or leaving the bus station, for whatever reason - make sure you understand that never leave without them and looking inside them. Also, make sure they understand not to play close behind, or - especially - on buses. Rehearse them to make sure they know your phone number, address, and your full name before leaving.
If your child has recently been potty trained or even occasional "accidents", be sure to give them Pull Ups, Goodnites, or even depends, to avoid an uncomfortable situation. Encourage go to the bathroom regularly, especially after a meal or a drink, instead of waiting until the last minute, so it does not block waiting for the bathroom to be free. Always escort young children to the bathroom in the back of the bus, and make sure they wash their hands with disinfectant gel or baby wipes when finished.
A roll of quarters in your pocket should take stops so that you can use vending machines, coin-operated televisions, let your child play video games, or make phone calls without dragging her son around the terminal looking for change.
Even for short stops, escorting his son away from the bus to take advantage of a few moments of fresh air and stretch their legs. If you stop for a transfer and a couple of hours or more to spare, and if it is sufficiently early, secure your luggage in lockers and take your child for a walk around the neighborhood or a bit of sight-seeing.
Try to relax and make the journey the fun part of the trip. Give them a lot of attention, playing word games, tell stories. Take the long trip as an opportunity to spend quality time with the little ones, and to enjoy the journey all the more.
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