My lo is 16 months old. We are going on a short family trip to a zoo that is a 1.5 hr drive there. The rest of the family plans to be there all day, 9am-4pm then go out to dinner nearby. My LO still only nurses to sleep during the day and has rarely slept outside of the home. I want to join my family for the day but don't know if I want to deal with the potential overtired meltdowns that will be guaranteed even if lo does magically sleep in a stroller. But feel like staying for 2 hours for that much driving wouldn't be worth it. Should I risk it and hope for the best or leave early for a comfortable nap and evening for me & lo?
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I would go planning for the day and see how the day progresses, in the end deciding on the spot how long to stay following his cues. Little one will love the zoo and might surprise you.

Does baby sleep in a carrier or stroller, or take a paci ? There will probably be nursing stations if not then maybe the car ? Maybe try some contact naps that way and see how the baby reacts ?