In Reply to: babies posted by izzygal on Tuesday, 28. February 2012 at 09:46 Bali Time:
since I don't think you can buy them there. Took some disposable nappies (pampers cruisers brand pack down very small in your suitcase) but also bought some perfectly fine ones at Carrefour (Mamy Poko brand is good) to 'top up'. Also if your baby is on formula, you can buy an equivalent one at Carrefour (our brand was S-26 gold) again just to 'top up'if you don't want to take several tins with you! Carrefour has a large range of baby stuff, food etc. although I took quite a lot of those pouch-type baby foods from home, also rusk-type things/crackers if your baby eats them (always good to have snacks on hand!). Sipper cup for water. Any over-the-counter medications or prescriptions medications you could possibly need, eg. Baby Panadol/asthma medications/antihistamines etc etc. There are pharmacies but just not the range of stuff you can get at home. Rehydration salts in sachets (Pedialyte) if baby gets dehydrated/ill. All your usual swim stuff like rashies, hats etc. We always take a layback stroller (with sunshade although a wet muslin wrap over the pram is good for shade and to help baby stay cool)and have also hired other items from Bali Baby Hire like car seats, sterilizer etc. I took a baby sling-type thing for the long airport queue which was a good idea...and many people use baby backpacks to carry their bubs instead of prams, which can be hard work on the busy roads and uneven paths (depends where you're staying). A few favourite toys (small), books- maybe a couple of new things for the plane trip. We have taken our bub at 4 months, 13 months and 27 months (and to Thailand at 23 months)- and always had a ball. Now I get asked about once a day when we're going to Waterbom again! Enjoy