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Long car journey with a toddler and a newborn... should I do it?

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meloncholy · 02/06/2011 12:30

It's my DB's wedding in just under 2 months time and I'd really love to go. However, it's in Europe (about 20 hours drive away altogether without breaks) or a 2 hour flight with 1-2 hour transfer from the airport.

If we went, it would me, DH, DD who will be 2 and DS who will be 2 months. We've got a DVD player for the car and a lie flat car seat for DS. We'd probably stay for the whole week with a 2 to 3 day car journey there and back. We'd have family there to help look after DC's.

Am I crazy to even think about it or could it be done? I'd be very grateful for any help, opinions or advice, thanks!

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AttilaTheMeerkat · 02/06/2011 13:14

I'd do the flight and arrange a transfer from the airport (can family collect you?).

plipplops · 03/06/2011 10:53

I'd fly too, couldn't bear being in a car that long with DD2 (2.5 yrs). I guess it depends on the children, I'd have thought the baby would be fine though.

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