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Summer 2007
LETS GO Baby
YOUR FIRST HOLIDAY WITH YOUR DARLING BABY MAY SEEM NERVE-WRACKING, BUT BY BRINGING ALONG THE ESSENTIALS AND TAKING A FEW PRECAUTIONS THERE’S NO REASON WHY YOU CAN’T HAVE A FABULOUS AND RESTFUL TIME. LUCY TAYLOR CHECKS OUT WHAT YOU NEED.
If you’re planning a holiday with a baby or toddler this summer you might be anxious about the journey, the weather, the water, the food and any number of other things, but there’s no reason why you can’t have a great time with junior in tow. Babies are portable and, bar a few essentials, the most important thing to them is you.
If you are breastfeeding there’s no need to worry about sterilising bottles. The other good news is that you will be protecting your baby from the risk of dysentary, typhoid or stomach problems from local water or food. Saying this, most parents prefer to stick to Europe for holidays with babies and small children because this kind of holiday is less likely to require vaccinations which are not recommended for young babies. Your GP will advise you on this.
Mums who are bottle feeding will find that many countries sell pre-made formula, as well as nappies and wipes, which will make your life easier. Older babies who are now eating pureed fruit and vegetables can largely stick to their normal diet, whether you are staying in a hotel, self catering cottage or chalet.
While it may be tempting to bring the kitchen sink with you, babies and young children will find things to play with wherever they are. A beloved soft toy or blanket, a few blocks or books and mum, dad and siblings and baby will be happy anywhere.
YOUR PACKING LIST:
• Nappies
• Swim nappies
• Baby wipes
• Nappy cream
• Plastic nappy sacks
• Waterproof changing bag
• Cellular blankets for shade and warmth
• Cloth or plastic bibs
• Breast pump
• Bottles
• Portable bottle warmer
• Sterilising fluid and plastic container, or steamer
• Clothes – you will need lots of these, but luckily they are small
• Sun hat, umbrella and sun tent for the beach
• High factor suncream designed for young babies
• Sling or lighweight buggy
• Travel cot
• Insect net
• High chair or booster seat
• Clip-on reading light for you
• Toys – soft toy, books, fold down baby gym
• Baby monitor
• Plastic bowl and spoons
• Car seat – if you are taking your own car
• Baby’s passport – if you are leaving the country
First aid kit including:
Thermometer, liquid paracetamol or ibuprofen for babies, first-aid spray for stings or insect bites, tweezers, insect repellent, calamine lotion, cold pack, cotton and plastics, anti-diarrhoea medicine.
