In Reply to: Travelling with a baby posted by nicley on Tuesday, 10. April 2012 at 17:22 Bali Time:
Just got back and I hired all my baby equip from Bali Baby Hire. Very professional company and they bent over backwards to help us! They came and set everything up and I can't speak highly enough of them.
It is hard with taxis because you cannot install the seat but Bali Baby Hire also have drivers and cars outfitted with saftey seats. We went in a taxi twice and I was a nervous wreck. Master "J" thought it was fantastic being able to climb all over the car. Hire a driver if you want to go anywhere with distance.
BABYSITTER / NANNY
I was very apprehensive about this part. Even though he goes to a good daycare here in Australia, I wasn't sure if a babysitter in Bali would know the 'western way' of doing things. But I was lucky enough to make contact with a lady on this forum who used a babysitter in Bali and told me she was brilliant. She was not wrong! The babysitters name was Rini and I wanted to bring Rini home. Rini was amazing with our son and I could not have gotten luckier. As the days went by I felt so comfortable leaving him with Rini and realised that it was better for him than trying to break his routine all the time. I also realised I needed a holiday too and our son was in the best hands. At the end of each time, Rini would give me a run down on everything so I knew where he was up to for the day. The best part was that it is really hard to find a babysitter in Bali that can swim really well and Rini can swim very well. This is important with all the pools around. I cannot recommend Rini highly enough. She was trained in Singapore where she worked with a family for 4 years so she understands the western culture, routines etc. You can find Rini on Facebook under 'Balis Best Babysitting' or call or txt +In Bali Call: 0853 3303 1754, Overseas call or text: + 62 85333031754.
I have left my email open if you have any further questions.
Danielle