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long haul flight with 17month old
in Baby
hi, (also it toddler)
just wondered if any mummies or daddies have any advice of things to take/not take, how to entertain kids or just useful info....other than dont do it!! ha.
thanks
cat, DS 16 months and 20+1 weeks pregnant xxx
just wondered if any mummies or daddies have any advice of things to take/not take, how to entertain kids or just useful info....other than dont do it!! ha.
thanks
cat, DS 16 months and 20+1 weeks pregnant xxx
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I'm dreading the trip but praying as both legs are nightflights (with overnighter in hotel
Near airport in hong kong) that Juliet will sleep...reaaaaaaaallly hoping! I've bought 4 sticker books and felt tip pens & colouring book. Now, I'm worrying I should have more toys but I just don't think there's the room!
I'll try post any tips I have once we arrive as I'll probably know better then. Good luck....I'm going to try and stay very relaxed no matter what happens....oh and we're going to let her have free reign on the dummy which is only allowed at bedtimes. Am hoping for a lot of mileage out of that!
Lizzie77 - what shipping co did you use?
Have they picked your stuff up yet? I have some tips/info you might find useful - feel free to e-mail me
deffo try out some of those tips, particular like the wrapping paper ha!
xx
lizzie77 good luck with your flight xxx
Cat - I'll definitely post my tips (or more likely, what not to do - learn from me'!!)
Definitely dreading it as 24weeks pregnant and keep needing to constantly wee agggh! Least we have bought Juliet a seat so she won't be sat pressing on my poor bladder for 24 hours of flying!!
We used Anglo Pacific for shipping so advice given may differ but just thought I'd mention that you should prepare yourself for the possibility that you won't get your stuff for ages even after the ship has docked. Ours docked on 13 July and we have yet to receive our things. We've had it confirmed that it's all there but they are still waiting for various MAF and customs clearances, aaarrgh! So frustrating - I'm dying without the cot and highchair (using travel cot for sleeping and a mat on the floor for eating!).
Also I'm sure you will already have checked out various antenatal healthcare bits and pieces but also be aware that Juliet will need to have some catch up immunisations when she gets here as they immunise for a couple of things here (eg Hep that they don't in the UK. Not sure if you're a NZer returning home or a Brit emigrating so sorry if you already know this but you should contact Plunket when you get here - if you have no idea what I'm talking about feel free to e-mail!
C
PS We are in Wellington - where are you moving to?