Packing today, leaving tomorrow ... Toddler needs?

[peanutter]

Hi there

So, we're flying out early tomorrow. The house-and-dog-sitter is organised, the house is (almost) clean, I just need to pack.

We've never done this with DS!!

This is my list so far (just for DS):

• sippy cup x2
• smacks for the plane
• pram
• bathers x 2
• towel/hooded towel x 2
• hat x 2
• lots of suncream
• baby panadol and dropper
• bottles x 2
• nappies
• 5 sets of light clothes
• 2 sets of warm clothes
• light pyjamas
• sleeping bag
• wipes
• plastic bags
• waterproof sheet?
• beach hut
• bucket and spade
• toys x 5
• books x 3
• nail clippers
• cotton buds

what am I missing? There is a cot and highchair there, and we won't need a carseat.

[~Hestia~]

Anything special he uses for bedtime, like a night light or music?

I know you said wipes, but the other ones for sticky hands?

[Jennifer13]

I'm just impressed that you're so well organised you have a list!

Have fun!

[peanutter]

cheezel - laptop with music is on our main list no other things needed for rituals - just play, book, dinner, shower, bottle, bed (with music).

jennifer - thanks

[Novella]

just remember unless you are going somewhere remote you can always pop into a big w or supermarket and pick up anything you need except favourite toys/blankets. I eventually only took enough nappies for 24hrs then bought a pack where ever we were, save a lot of luggage space. I did chuck a thermometer in when they were little with the panadol.

Have a great trip

[~Hestia~]

Sounds like you've got everything then! Enjoy!

[peanutter]

good thinking with the thermometer ...

and bibs! and swimming nappies.

[Beach Mama]

Do you use a baby monitor? We don't use one anymore but have used it when going away if bedrooms are far away from living rooms!

[peanutter]

nope - and the bedroom comes off the living room, so should be fine. but thanks!

[FabFiona]

I think you've forgotten the kitchen sink. And the nanny. I find them essential when travelling.

Have a lovely time.

[FabFiona]

And how could I forget the personal masseuse. Critical.

[OceanPrincess]

I assume the second thing on the list is supposed to be snacks, not smacks

You sound very organized hun. Wouldn't have expected anything else.

Have a great time!!!!!

[peanutter]

Oh my gooseberries - thanks, Fab!! How could I forget the nanny ... hopefully, he will fit in my carryon ... the personal masseuse situation is contained though - I'm bringing DH and his handy hands

Ocean ... um, yes, I think DS would much prefer snacks, rather than smacks!!

Now to do the actual packing (also not to be confused with wither snacking or smacking...)

[Earthmama]

I assume the second thing on the list is supposed to be snacks, not smacks

I was going to say great list but pleeeease leave the smack on the plane !

[peanutter]

after all of this - we only actually forgot two things ....

my bathers, and DH's hat!!!

everyone was supposed to have 2 x bathers and 2 x hats - we got all of DS's, and then just DH's bathers and my hats ...

luckily, there were plenty around in Qld for the purchasing

[OceanPrincess]

I have a love/hate thing with buying bathers. Love what they represent, hate the actual DOING. How was preggy bathers shopping???

I always found bathers shopping in Qld much better than down here. Many more options.

[peanutter]

I had a black singlet top for the gym, and so I just bought some boardies ... I've never owned them - but they were fine!

But my normal bathers at the mo is a tankini set - perfect for the bump.