Pregnancy, Parenting and Beyond

I traveled to India when my DS was 3months, accompanied by my DH and returned alone when he was 7months. The best option is to carry your baby during travel is in a Baby Bjorn carrier I would highly recommend - Baby Bjorn Carrier Active - Sporty It provides great back support. Very easy for travel. Useful for travel in India, as you cannot really use a stroller there. Very convenient to keep baby close to you - in cold weather, or in crowded areas, its great to carry the little one to put him to sleep as well. It works like a charm. There are always plenty of helpful people travelling on India flights... if anyone offers, take help and let them carry your baby for you... in turn u can tag along their stroller or anything. Ask and u will get help. Next best option is a light weight stroller... something like this  Dream on Me Featherlight Stroller This stroller is light in weight and, can be checked in at the airplane gates.... this way u can use it all the way...and at u...

Contributed my mom's on the IHM Comm. >Cotton bedsheets >Baby pillows for positioning (mustard seeds-RYE- pillows) >Light Blankets >Mittens >one-foot square bits of cloth as Burp Cloths >Swaddle cloths >Towels >gripe water >plastic or cane mat/chatiee >Almond oil for body massage >Coconut oil for hair and to massage self >Kajal Pencil >Sweaters and caps >Flasks >Pressure Cooker >Any of your favorite foods, especially ladoos (ding and methi) >Incense - if you wish to use it for baby and yourself Avoid using Gripe water for gas relief, baby gets used to it and you may have to continue using it until your child is 3-4yrs. Just give lil' sips of warm water, and if baby cries for more than 20mins - due to stomach ache - give Mylicon. Avoid buying Clothes from India, baby out-grows them real fast, Indian clothes don't fit well due to use of diapers here, and clothes available here are really good.