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We are getting ready to set off on a big adventure with three little ones in tow. Actually big is understating it! We are heading to Bali with a 5yr old, 3yr old and 1yr old, not to mention my husband has never left the country! A lot to digest, I’m hearin’ ya!

I thought it would be fitting to write a blog post on all things travel related and babies/kids, with a particular focus on Bali! In a months time I will then be able to report back on what worked, what didn’t, which aspects of the trip were most challenging (I fear it might be keeping butts in seats on the plane or “Bali belly”!) and what we found most enjoyable. So hear goes…..

So far I have discovered a number of products that I feel will make our trip that little bit easier and therefore more enjoyable….

We have purchased a new baby carrier for Sebastian (our soon-to-be 1 yr old) that is specifically designed for hot, humid climates and seems to have good reviews….

Slingamajig

A peek, seek and find activity pillow for the plane in hope that all three will be mesmerised and speechless for 5 straight hours! lol….. Ours was purchased locally but I have supplied a link to purchase them online. We have also purchased new colouring books, packed a few pencils, two new story books and the DS in order to make the plane ride more peaceful for all involved.

A Baby Water Bottle Adapter so that Sebastian can safely drink water whilst away but still do so from a bottle top as he hasn’t quite mastered the cup quite yet! I realise that I could just pack a sippy cup myself but in a country like Bali I would then have to be concerned about sterilizing it constantly and I feel it will be much easier to stick that in the backpack as bottled water is readily available. Easier to sterilize a smaller item whilst out and about than have to worry about a larger sippy cup type item I reckon!…..

 

We were also in search of a backpack that would not only hold my fourth child, Canon the camera, but have space for us to carry sunscreen, hats, water, baby food etc all the whilst remaining small!? How cool is this…..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120781843810

I have been busy dusting off the sewing machine again and whipped up a travel high chair for Sebby from this online tutorial….http://thismamamakesstuff.com/tutorial-this-mamas-fab-travel-chair/ The baby in the chair is obviously not Sebby, just to clarify any confusion! lol….

Additionally we have packed lots of hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes for the hotel room and whilst out and about with a toddler and baby, sunscreen, travel sized amenities (cause we are only taking carry on luggage across due to Virgin saver fare tickets) and a “fanny pack” (for lack of a better word/s) to carry all essential travel items/money etc whilst out and about (Nathen is wrapped about that!)…..

 

We are also currently researching vaccinations which is a topic much too long for this post as well as booking services and activities for our stay in the country. These I will share upon return! Immunisations and “Bali belly” might be discussed at further length in a second blog post I think!

If anyone has any tips on travelling to Bali with kids please share as we would gladly appreciate input, advice and hot tips!