thread: would you take a 2 month old to Bali?

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  1. February 14th, 2011, 02:13 PM #1
    toomanyshoes
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    I wouldn't that young, 8wks is very young!
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  2. February 14th, 2011, 02:16 PM #2
    Isadora
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    Yep I agree, just wanted to know that I'm not being paranoid as DH thinks its fine.
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  3. February 14th, 2011, 02:19 PM #3
    ~Trish~
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    I wouldn't either. I don't know if I could take my kids at the age they are, but I am paranoid about things like that! I've been to Bali (pre-kids) and loved it, but while there the two friends we went with got soooo sick they ended up going home early. DH & I were so lucky not to have gotten sick.
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  4. February 14th, 2011, 02:29 PM #4
    Isadora
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    I have been before with no problems and also had no problems in Malaysia. You really have to watch what you eat and drink though.

    I told DH and he agreed in the end she's too young to go.
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  5. February 14th, 2011, 08:15 PM #5
    MamaPan
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    Oh I probably would! At that age they are mire transportAble and there us an excellent hospital and medical centre there if you needed
    I guess it depends where you would stay....
    Plus you did say you were looking good in bathers!,,,
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  6. February 14th, 2011, 08:35 PM #6
    Amy_jellybean
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    As a travel agent I have to say I wouldnt advise it. I have booked families with babies that you and its made me cringe.

    Dont get me wrong I totally believe in the saying that your life doesnt stop for a baby but I wouldnt take one that young, 7 or 8 months maybe but not 2 months. Sterilising bottles etc will be a nightmare and Id be forever paranoid....not much of a holiday really.
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  7. February 14th, 2011, 08:42 PM #7
    MrsBexie
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    I personally wouldn't take a 2mth old yet. They are too small and helpless... when she is 8-9mths old I would prob go..

    but it has to be something you and DH are completely comfortable with!
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  8. February 14th, 2011, 08:45 PM #8
    MantaRay
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    Why would you need bottles Amy? I certainly wouldn't take a baby that young that needed to be bottle fed as cleanliness would be a big concern, plus how hard would it be to travel with all that stuff!? But a breastfed baby I think would be fine. My main concern would be what would happen if they did get sick but if they are breastfed they are certainly not going to get sick from eating anything! And even if you do, lots of handwashing is all you need to not pass anything on. I guess the other concern is how you will be coping with everything by then - an unsettled baby can be really hard work and tiring and you might not feel much like a holiday or anything out of the ordinary.

    We took DS1 interstate at 3 months and DS2 was 3 months when we went to Vanuatu, and I think that's a very easy age for travel. Pop them in a sling to soothe and carry them, pop them on the boob to feed them - too easy!! Bali we didn't do until DS2 was somewhere between 18 months and 2 years and the boys have been 3 times now. Every time they have been fine - if you are careful with where you eat and drink you are far less likely to get sick. I don't think it's difficult in Bali with kids - especially mine who eat everything.
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