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We are traveling to Bali next month for ten days. We have an 11 year old and a 15 month old (and a belly baby!).
What should I bring food wise for DS? What other items would be handy?
Any advice it tips would be awesome!
Thanks!
Oh how exciting!!
We are going in may so DD2 will be nearly 16 months DD1 will be nearly 3 and our 11yr old
as both DDs eat what we eat mosty Im not worried about taking any food maybe just a few tins just in case but DD2 doesnt really like them
Im thinking of taking some longlife milk as DD2 still has bottles
Im looking at buying a quicksmart stroller to take.
Ill be taking the unwashed sheets off DD2s bed so aleast hotel cot will smell like her home one
We have been with the boys 3 times. The first time DS2 was just under 2. I never take any food for the boys - other than we all had sandwiches etc on the plane. The food there is fine to eat if you eat at places where plenty of other westerners are eating. If you let me know what part of Bali you will be in I might be able to help with suggestions. My boys eat pretty well so would have quite a few things from the menu, but if your DS is not so good with rice, noodles, spicy things etc then you can stick to places with chicken nuggets and chips, fish and chips etc kids' meals - and there are plenty of those places around.
I am sure you will have a great time. We always do and the boys have never been sick.
we went when DS was 18 months old and will be going again before bubs arrives this year.
we took a portable stroller but the are very hard to push in certain areas and streets. It ended up easier sometimes carrying him and we got around on a motorbike ( the three of us) like the Balinese so that was easy :)
the have long life milk at all Circle K's and they are open 24 hours lol
Also the milk will only set you back 24,000 Rp approximately, if you can go to Matarhari Supermarket it's cheaper too and you can buy in bulk and put it in your room fridge....
Any q's PM me if you have a specific location I can help with places to eat, things to do etc. we have been every year and Hubby has been 28 times so far.......:)
Hi
We were in Bali in september with my 2 year old and I was 6 months pregnant. We took some snacks like tiny teddies and dried fruit but didnt really need it. As others have said there is lots of western food available if your kids wont eat anything else. I was careful what I ate just making sure it was super fresh! We stayed in Nusa Dua and none of us got sick.
Have fun!!
Thanks everyone!
I was worried how a stroller would go on the rough terrain. We have a hiker style backpack that we were thinking of taking, but the only problem is that he won't be able to sleep in that. I was thinking of getting a 2nd hand ergo or similar so at least if he fell asleep he'd be comfy. Although, I imagine he'd get pretty hot in an ergo.
We will be staying at the Dynasty and are going with some friends who go twice a year so they should know all the good places to eat. DS is pretty good with rice and noodles and spicy foods etc so hopefully he'll be fine.
I'm just a little worried as it's my first time overseas and I don't know what to expect!
Is the water safe to wash bottles/sippy cups in? Is there anything (apart from probiotics) I can give the kids to help prevent them getting sick?
Thanks for your advice. I'm sure I'll be right once we're there but for now it's a bit of a freakout!
as long as you drink bottled water they shouldn't get sick. just be careful of the pool because They over chlorinate it because of all the guests and in the month we spent there the only problem we had was when DS went underwater and then got a temp.... But we gave him panadol and he got over it :) with the cups, wash in bottle water ...it's probably easier to get him drinking through pop tops etc as they are available at the circle K's and it's hard keeping water etc cool over there, so you"ll always be stopping to refill etc. DS drank out of normal water bottles over there for the first time....
also DS dropped off to sleep in our arms at certain points in the day and slept longer because of the heat
So be prepared to take turns staying in the room at nap time.... DH doesn't sit still in Bali so found this hard....
And DS was sticky and sweaty all the time. He lived in singlets and shorts.... And sunscreen, don't forget a hat, swim shirt etc, bubble....make sure the cot will be in the room... And take lots to keep them occupied at the airports. DS slept on the plane because I kept him up so long....
most of all Enjoy your trip...and don't forget all those kids DVDs you can get for only $1. we bought 40 for DS and already we can't wait to add more to his collection..and the adult ones.... on poppies two. Near bounty hotel is the best place to buy good quality DVD's and bargain bargain bargain....
wow I want to go book my trip now ;)
We went with DD (17months last dec) and DH made me pack a mini slow cooker LOL!! Only the first day that DD wanted to eat the soup I made for her, then we couldn't be bothered coz she didn't even touch it. She lost her appetite - because of the hot and humid weather I guess - and when she felt like eating she'd have whatever we had. Anyway I always had bread, crackers, bottled water and fruit juice in our car in case she's hungry. We bought milk in local supermarket too. I also made sure that we washed the cups and spoons with bottled water.
We took DD's stroller and eventhough it was easier for DH to carry her, it's still useful for a stroll at the beach and especially when we went shopping at the mall.
Btw we shopped at Matahari Galeria Mall - when they're on sale, they're cheap!! I bought DD's pretty dresses and shoes for around 50.00-100.000 Rp, that's around $6-$11!
Hope you have good trip :)
Thanks M2R and Curlygirl!
Getting very excited now!