Postby mrsbfrombalham » Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:16 pm
Hi,
On supplies when you are there, I think it all depends on where you are going in India. In Bombay you should be able to find pretty much everything you need - it's a big metropolis, very westernised. However, if you are going to be somewhere more remote you might want to take more with you.
Re flight, when my daughter was a toddler I always took lots of small snacks (raisins, fruits, biscuits, fruit pouches). I tend to avoid sugar - just makes kids more hyper. Although most airlines provide water I always have a small bottle with me which I get refilled - a thirsty toddler is never fun. Sticker books are good , as is an iphone or ipad. Something new (e.g. small toy) is a good distraction - which you hand out after take-off - always ticks off the first hour for me.
If your toddler does not have a seat, then make sure you do some walking around the plane. It will keep you sane and if all your LO does is grin at passengers and be cute then no one really minds.
I always take flights one hour at a time: eating, sleeping, watch TV, sing songs, have a snack, do colouring and then I always find that it's over sooner than I thought.
You won't get a moment to yourself but it's really not so bad to do long haul with a toddler.
Have a great trip!
