| Just like Willy Nelson, I could not wait to get on the | | | | easy. |
| road again. | | | | Just remember that jumping up from your chair each |
| After five years of marriage my husband and I had | | | | time your toddler/preschooler reaches danger is |
| traveled to France, Florida, Missouri, Georgia and the | | | | exhausting! |
| Caribbean. We had also taken many weekend trips | | | | 1.Travel with a child proofing kit: electrical outlet covers, |
| around my husband's hectic work schedule. | | | | doorknob covers, string to tie cabinets closed and the |
| That all changed January 16,1992 - or so we thought. | | | | number to the poison control center. |
| The next three months were a blur; bottles, diapers, | | | | 2. Don't open windows or trust the safety of screens; |
| and lack of sleep, times two. When I finally returned to | | | | they can be pushed out by an assertive toddler. |
| work, after twelve weeks, my life had drastically | | | | 3. Check the room for hazards, such as lamps that |
| changed. | | | | can pulled down, sharp edges on coffee tables, poison |
| My husband and I did not venture on another vacation | | | | plants or throw rugs. |
| for seven years. By that time the twins were seven | | | | 4. Check for small objects left by previous occupants |
| and our youngest was two. | | | | in drawers, cabinets or under the nightstands or beds. |
| I quickly learned how traveling with our youngest | | | | 5. Take the knobs off of stoves and return them |
| children could be fun, exciting and definitely not | | | | when needed. |
| tiresome. With a family of five our preferred mode of | | | | 6. Remove electrical cords that might be hazardous. |
| travel is driving. | | | | 7. Remove chemicals from beneath the sink in the |
| We make our hotel stops safe, fun, and exciting by | | | | kitchen or bathroom. |
| following some simple rules, and, with minimal planning, | | | | Happy travels! |