Alright, gimme your warnings and tips

[Gigi]

if you've never been to that zoo before (or not for yonks) - find out as soon as you get there, where the loos are.

Plan little forays around the vicinity of where the good stuff is (shade, loos, cafe) so you're never too far from what they need (nappy change, water, shade).

Can you do the car seat changeover without the kids seeing? e.g one adult stay with them inside, others go outside to change over seats? maybe that would give the 2yo less time to get worked up.

kids music in the car?

i think you're pretty brave to take two young kids out like this, what lucky kids they are to have you around.

if it was me, i would get confident, with getting the pram in and out the car boot, and in a using position, - out of view of the 2yo. like having a practise run BEFORE the zoo excursion. You might have done this already anyhoo. but i've noticed, if you are unsure about something, toddlers pick up on this real quick. (which doesn't do MY confidence any good). sometimes things you could work out ordinarily, in a potentially stressful situation (like two little ones having a melt down WHILST you are working out a piece of baby eqipment not familiar to you) - suddenly, it IS hard to do.

i hope they are so tuckered out, they sleep on teh way home for you.

[Purple Penguin]

hats and sunscreen