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I'm going on a two week backpacking trip through a ymca camp in minnesota and was wondering, is there anything that I should bring that isn't on the :basic need" list? Or any tips for a first timer?
Answer
Just remember that you'll be carrying all of your gear for 2 weeks. Seriously. Every ounce counts, so think really really really hard about everything that you are bringing. Anything that can do double (or triple) duty is a plus.
Some backpackers will even go as far as snipping off the end of their toothbrush and brush in order to save on some weight.
Break in your boots now if they are newer. Blisters are awful on the trail. A travel pack of baby wipes are great for a little personal cleanliness.
Just remember that you'll be carrying all of your gear for 2 weeks. Seriously. Every ounce counts, so think really really really hard about everything that you are bringing. Anything that can do double (or triple) duty is a plus.
Some backpackers will even go as far as snipping off the end of their toothbrush and brush in order to save on some weight.
Break in your boots now if they are newer. Blisters are awful on the trail. A travel pack of baby wipes are great for a little personal cleanliness.
What should I bring when travelling with my baby?
Gal in red
My baby will be five months old when I travel and I will be out of the conuntry for a month. What should I bring with me?
Answer
Hopefully you are nursing. Then you don't have to deal with worrying about water quality or hauling formula.
If you us formula- use POWDER...and only bottled water....and insist the bottles be brought to you UNOPENED so you can see the seal....then you know they weren't refilled.
Bring orajel and baby tylenol...and any over the counter medication you use for baby. You don't want to need to rely on meds in another language.
Carry diapers for a week and wipes. Don't drag a months worth. Every country has diapers. Lay in your stock as soon as you get there. Put the wipes in a ziploc bag- less space.
Disposable bibs.
Only 2-3 SIMPLE toys.
Car seat. This can double as a "highchair." I've even hauled car seats into movie theaters. The weight holds the seat down, and my kids were always happy to sit in their carseat if they were watching a movie.
Umbrella stroller and a baby backpack. Backpacks are easier than slings when they are that age- and when you have luggage.
Baby will be on cereal by then....depending on where you are going, you should be able to get dry cereals. Again....watch the water!
A blanket or toy baby associates with their bed. this will make the sleeping arrangements seem more homey.
If you will be travelling across more than 1 time zone...start adjusting baby to the new schedule 2 days for every time zone you are crossing (30 minutes a day)...so your travel day is the second to last day of adjustment......don't forget to reverse it on your way back.....it's good for you, too----you won't lose time to jet lag.
Keep with you on travel days.....a bag with EVERYTHING baby would need for 3 days...and then a few more diapers. When our 3rd was a month old, my husband and I tok her across the country with us on a business trip....and rest trip for me. She nursed, so no problem there....but the airline LOST the bag with her "gear." I was so glad I had 3 days supplies for her....it took that long to get her bag back!
Hopefully you are nursing. Then you don't have to deal with worrying about water quality or hauling formula.
If you us formula- use POWDER...and only bottled water....and insist the bottles be brought to you UNOPENED so you can see the seal....then you know they weren't refilled.
Bring orajel and baby tylenol...and any over the counter medication you use for baby. You don't want to need to rely on meds in another language.
Carry diapers for a week and wipes. Don't drag a months worth. Every country has diapers. Lay in your stock as soon as you get there. Put the wipes in a ziploc bag- less space.
Disposable bibs.
Only 2-3 SIMPLE toys.
Car seat. This can double as a "highchair." I've even hauled car seats into movie theaters. The weight holds the seat down, and my kids were always happy to sit in their carseat if they were watching a movie.
Umbrella stroller and a baby backpack. Backpacks are easier than slings when they are that age- and when you have luggage.
Baby will be on cereal by then....depending on where you are going, you should be able to get dry cereals. Again....watch the water!
A blanket or toy baby associates with their bed. this will make the sleeping arrangements seem more homey.
If you will be travelling across more than 1 time zone...start adjusting baby to the new schedule 2 days for every time zone you are crossing (30 minutes a day)...so your travel day is the second to last day of adjustment......don't forget to reverse it on your way back.....it's good for you, too----you won't lose time to jet lag.
Keep with you on travel days.....a bag with EVERYTHING baby would need for 3 days...and then a few more diapers. When our 3rd was a month old, my husband and I tok her across the country with us on a business trip....and rest trip for me. She nursed, so no problem there....but the airline LOST the bag with her "gear." I was so glad I had 3 days supplies for her....it took that long to get her bag back!
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