going on a hoiladay
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Topic: going on a hoiladay
Posted By: james
Subject: going on a hoiladay
Date Posted: 26 August 2006 at 8:40pm
i am taking james on wee hoilday next year and have been looking in what i will need esepaly since i will be travleing with a almost2 year old we are going to perth to see my best friend its all in the planing and saving stagte at the mo but this is my list if you can think of any ting eles it would be so much 
1- bags one suit case each $80 2-airline the ceapest was quatus at 1566 3-pram or carry backpack what would b easer 4-james med can we take them or do i need to get them over there 5-passports for both$220 ok thats all i can think of at the mo any comment will be well recived ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
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Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 26 August 2006 at 10:15pm
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we my opinion in response to question 3 is pram if you are going to be doing a bit of exploring out and about. A backpack is easy but I found we needed somewhere for Kobe to sleep if we were out all day. I know at that age they can walk for ages but the heat and excitment can make for a tired grumpy child. Our friends thought they wouldnt bother and we ended up hiring a pushchair for them.
As for the medicine, take it with you. Things like infant pamol etc you can get over there but it will be expensive cos your not getting it on prescription. Plus there are no guarantees you will get the same stuff as here. |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 27 August 2006 at 8:47am
| take the medicine with you ON THE TOP of your bag (customs may ask to see it). When I travel I write a list before hand of any food products or medication I have in the bag and then when they ask, i can pull that out and they usually just look and wave me on. If any of the medication is on prescription, see if you can get a copy to take with you. Most stuff is okay, but better to be safe than sorry. |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 28 August 2006 at 10:52am
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Even better is to put the medication in your carry on luggage so they can see it easily if they want to question. Nappies, take enough for the trip over and until you can get to a supermarket. They sell Huggies over there so you don't have to worry about the bulkyness of them. If he is still on a formula of some sort, see if they sell it over there, then just take a few packets until you can get a whole can. If you are looking at going get your passports now if you can afford it. Sometime there can be delays and the last thing you need is the worry about are they going to make it before you leave. See if your friend can borrow a pushchair over there from a friend of hers. That way you don't have to worry about taking on over. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 28 August 2006 at 2:20pm
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I'd say go with the pram too - James will be pretty heavy to lug around by then! Maya was 20 mths when I took her to London and the pram was a godsend.
And yep to what everyone else said about the medication. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 28 August 2006 at 7:48pm
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See if you can get one of those lightweight buggies, they are so good for travelling.
And have you thought about how you'll entertain him for the flight? Don't pack too much or you'll just have to lug it everywhere. But a couple of toys or books that he hasn't seen before might be a good idea... depends what he likes. Have you thought about where he'll sleep over there? Will he be in a "big bed" by then or will you need to arrange a portacot over there? ------------- |