Thanksgiving Travel With Kids: A Pediatrician’s Quick Guide for Georgia Families

Hey mama, if you’re packing kids, luggage, and snacks into one car this Thanksgiving, you don’t need more stress—you need a simple Thanksgiving travel guide for families!

Here’s the fast version from a pediatrician who talks to tired parents all day.

What to Pack in a Thanksgiving Travel Kit for Kids

Think: comfort, germs, and boredom. Toss these into one easy-to-grab bag:

Health must-haves

• Fever + pain reducer (Tylenol or Motrin, with the dose based on your child’s weight)

• Digital thermometer

• Electrolyte drink or packets (for poor appetite or tummy bugs)

• Saline spray + tissues

• Any daily meds in original bottles

• Hand sanitizer + wipes

Comfort + Snacks

• Refillable water bottle

• Non-sticky snacks (crackers, granola bars, apples, cheese sticks if you have a cooler)

• Favorite stuffed animal or blanket

Entertainment

• Headphones for tablets/phones

• Chargers + portable power bank

• Low-mess activities: coloring book and crayons, sticker book, a few fidget toys

One thing that’s easy to forget

• An extra outfit in a zip bag for your child

• Bonus tip: a spare shirt/leggings for you goes a long way after a spill or carsick kid.

Quick Safety Tips from Your Pediatrician

• Car seats and coats: Buckle kids in without big puffy coats, then put the coat or a blanket on top.

• Medicine safety: Pick one adult as the “medicine captain” so doses don’t get doubled by accident.

• Allergies: If your child has food allergies, bring safe snacks you trust so you’re not guessing at the buffet table.

• Sleep: Try to keep one piece of the bedtime routine the same—same lovey, same story, or same sound machine app. It really helps behavior the next day.

How Telehealth Fits into Your Travel Plan

Even with the best packing, kids still get sick on holidays. The good news: you don’t always have to drag them to urgent care in a strange town.

With Hall Pediatrics telehealth:

• Residents of Georgia can talk to a board certified pediatric provider from anywhere during office hours.

• We can help you decide when it’s okay to treat at home, and when your child needs in-person care.

• We can often send prescriptions to a nearby pharmacy if needed.

Save our number in your phone before you leave: Hall Pediatrics 📞 912-369-5437

If you’ve got your Thanksgiving travel kit for kids packed and telehealth info saved, you’re as ready as it gets. The rest is normal holiday chaos—and we’re here if you need us.