With the holidays coming up, many of us will be taking trips to see our families. Whether or not you and the family are able to see grandma very often, you’ll want to make sure you’re fully prepared when the time comes.

This trip may only be for a short period of time but it could also turn into a full day visit. No matter the plan, be sure to have these useful and necessary items when visiting.

Toys for Kids

If your children are young, you know exactly how quickly they can lose their temper or get anxious with nothing to do at grandma’s house. If you don’t want to be bothered by your kids getting moody and upset, be sure to bring some of their toys along for the trip.

If your child is occupied and happy, you will be able to enjoy your visit without any issues. Plus, grandma surely doesn’t want her grandkids to be crying and unhappy during a rare visit!

Comfort Items

Comfort is important too! Bring along your pello to keep your kids comfortable and happy. If your child is still a baby, the floor pillow is a perfect place to relax while interacting with grandma and grandpa. For older kids, it’s a great spot to relax and catch some sleep.

Family Photos

Grandparents always seem to love everything about their family no matter how big or small it may be. A surprise that is great to bring to grandma’s house is various photographs of the family.

It can be holiday photos of the entire family or simply individual pictures of the kids playing sports or partaking in certain activities. Grandma and grandpa are sure to enjoy looking through these pictures and saving them to hang up around the house.

Security Items

Spending time away from home can make any child nervous, even if he/she loves being at his/her grandma's house. By packing a few familiar security items, such as a stuffed animal or special blanket, your child may find comfort when she's missing home.

These security items also work similarly to bringing toys for your children in order to keep them calm, happy, and content during the visit.

Emergency

Packing in case of an emergency with your child is a great way to prepare for a visit to their grandparents’ house. This is especially the case if you will be dropping them off for grandma and grandpa to take care of them.

It may be best to write out some instructions that they should know to keep your little one safe. Creating a list of emergency contacts is also a great idea just in case you cannot be reached at the time of an incident. Finally, make a general list of rules and guidelines that the child’s grandparents should enforce while your child is staying with them to put your mind at ease.

Guest Blog by Cindy Perry, Inventor of the pello, Luxe Floor Pillows

Cindy, a Texas girl, put herself through college working at a children’s library and sewing at night. When she met her husband and had her two boys, she decided to stay home to care for them while designing window treatments and bedding.

When Cindy’s first son was learning to sit up, he would always fall through the pillows she set around him, hit his head, and cry. Besides, setting her child down on the hardwood floors on just a blanket always seemed so cold. Using her years of sewing and design skills, Cindy took inspiration from a woman in her breastfeeding class and got to work. With some scrap fabric and a few tweaks, pello was born! pello is a luxe floor pillow that helps children feel safe, warm and protected.

For more information, visit mypello.com.

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