We drove to the city for Easter, and DD cried pretty much the whole way.
She was overtired, but wouldnt sleep, and after stopping every 20 minutes to cuddle/feed/resettle we ended up just leaving her to scream.
I feel horrible, she cried herself to sleep, and was sobbing while I held her hand and stroked her hair.
Im just at a loss what to do when she doesnt want to be in the car.
We nearly turned around and went home (she was worst to halfway, then pretty much happy after that) we were just so stressed.
If its around town, we just stop and let her out of the car, but travelling 400 odd km theres no way we can just stop and sit in a parking bay for the day
I cant bear to have her so upset again. we are gentle parents, and this is the first time she hasnt been soothed/removed from the situation when she is upset.
The image of her tears and her little body sobbing are haunting me.
Any advice please please?