Travelling and expressing milk

[peanutter]

Ok, so in a couple of weeks I'm travelling to Perth on business for a few days, from Melbourne.

In order to avoid exploding and dying, I will be expressing milk while I'm away.

And as the flight is 3-4 hours, and I like to get to airports at least an hour early for domestic travel, etc, I'm guessing I will also need to express at the airport.

Last time I was in this position, I took my manual pump and it did NOT work well, so this time I'm just going to take my electric pump, because we have a good relationship.

Also, last time I didn't take the milk back with me, because you weren't allowed take that much liquid on flights - but I can on domestic flights, now

So I'll be taking my electric pump, two cups, lots of bags, a nappy for drips... a couple of primas, to use as ice blocks ... an esky bag ... and I can't think of anything else ...



Thoughts?

Tips?

Stories?


TIA.

[HotI]

Good luck wishes! You are awesome to do what you do for your boys.

[Phteven]

No helpful advice. Just wanted to say I think you're fabulous for being such a dedicated pumper. WTG.

[nothing2lose]

Maybe something with your little guy's smell - a blanket or clothing or something... Just in case you need some help with letdown??? I'm no expert but I have heard this can be an issue.

[Ladylove]

No advice but subbing as I might have to do similar later in the year, only west to east.

[peanutter]

brilliant idea!

and I should leave something with my smell here ...

maybe some breastpads or I could sleep in a tshirt or something before I go ...

4 months is a little young to Skype!


and thanks, girls

it will be good practice for April (2 weeks in HK)