Travelling with A Baby (Roadtrip)

Here are some tips I could give you when traveling with a baby by car (road trip) :

1. Use a car seat. It would be really convenient (and safe) if your baby is willing to sit in a car seat. Actually in foreign countries its against the law to bring a baby in a car without a car seat. But in Indonesia, there is no law for babies in car seats, so if your baby screams to the top of her lungs when put in a carseat, for safety you should ride in the back seat with your baby. If you're not using a carseat, you should bring extra pillows to support your baby on your lap so it wouldn't be too tiring for you.
2. If possible, bring a friend or caregiver with you so you can take turns carrying the baby.
3. Try to stop every 2 hours to straighten your legs and take a breath of fresh air.
4. Prepare a bag filled with baby necessities such as : a couple of baby diapers, baby wipes, change of clothes for the baby, small baby toys, baby toiletry such as : eucalyptus oil, lotion, cologne, small washcloth, if you're formula feeding bring 2 or 3 bottles, with its brush and soap to clean it, the milk in a small container, hot water.
5. For you and your partner, you should bring a couple of snacks and plenty of fluid (especially mineral water), just in case you get hungry and there's no place to eat.
6. Bring a CD with you and your baby's favorite songs.
7. Babies are real suckers for motion, so usually they fall right asleep when your car starts moving, if they do, you should get some sleep too.
8. If your baby decides not to sleep, then you should prepare a couple of books, toys, or iPad filled with favorite songs and videos to cheer your baby up.
9. If your baby is more than 6 months, then you'll have to prepare for her meals. If its not a big issue for you, instant baby food would be very convenient, coz all you have to do is pour in hot water. Buy the ones in sachets so its easier to bring and you don't have to keep any remains. 
10. If your committed to give your baby fresh foods, then you can prepare her meal (like soup, porridge, puree or so) before you leave, put it in a couple of separate containers (each for one meal), and it could probably last for 6-7 hours without turning bad. When you stop to eat in a restaurant, buy some fresh cut fruits for your baby's snacks on the road.
11. In every stop you make, wash all the baby's bottles and dishes. And don't forget to change the baby's diapers..:)

Well I guess those are the tips I can give you, have a nice trip and drive safely ;)!