Petals & Pixie Dust
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 22, 2007
OK I have to ask...Are tables that gross that you need disposable placemats???
Can I get away with wipe ones?
Can I get away with wipe ones?
I liked pull-ups or the Slip-on diapers. They made it easy to change my daughter in the stall with me instead of always using the changing tables.
Something I learned on here before our trip...
I took a couple of sponges and cut in to pieces, one for each day. I put a little dish detergent on each section of sponge, and let them dry, then put in a ziploc. Each day I would use one section of sponge to wash that days sippy cup, then just threw away the sponge.
OK I have to ask...Are tables that gross that you need disposable placemats???
Can I get away with wipe ones?
My DS is still not great at using a plate, so his food ends up on the table. Even using a wet one, you can't get up everything off a public table. And think about how most restaurant workers will wipe a table and the seat with the same cloth and then re-use that cloth on the next table. Would you want to eat straight off a table like that?
I guess I have some things to add. We took DS at 17 months and this year he will be just shy of 2.5.
1. Those squeezable applesauce tubes. They were a lifesaver last trip plus I think they help him stay "regular"
2. Instead of Take n Toss cups (which my DH and I found impossible to get the straws that come with them into), we bought these (http://www.zoopals.com/ZPCups/)for a fraction of the cost. We just tested them out at the fair over the weekend and I was happy with them. For a smaller child, I might not recommend them but DS does pretty well with holding onto his cups.
3. Disposable flatware
4. A larger bib. Just bought 3 of these (http://www.amazon.com/Bumkins-Water...1375101549&sr=8-1&keywords=bumkins+junior+bib) and they cover DS more completely. Think coverage not only for his shirt but also his lap.We used disposable bibs last year and I felt like they were flimsy. I think it is easier just to wipe off the bib with a wet one each time. You can always wash them out in the sink overnight and hang to dry if needed.
5. Roll of blue painters tape. It was invaluable on the plane!!! He stuck it to windows, the back of the tray tables, etc. and it was easy to cleanup at the end.
6. A bright colored hankerchief. We tied this to our stroller and it was amazing for post ride stroller location. I could spot that stroller in any row no matter where the CMs moved it!
those disposable placemats that stick to the table are a must.
Disposable bibs
stroller fan (don't forget to bring small screwdriver and extra batteries with you)
lots of lots of wipes (not just for diaper changes, but for everthing else!)
I brought some of the food/baby safe scotch disinfecting wipes that were good for wiping down tables, chairs, stroller tray.
snacks prepackaged in individual servings ready to go (better than handing your toddler a huge bag of crackers and then have them spill them all!)
extra ziploc baggies (can't ever have too many)
light up toys for night time. entertained my toddler for waaaaaay too long. lol. found the the same type of light up spinny toys at walmart for a few dollars. plus it was nice for her to have some light around her when it got dark in the parks.
things for her to do in the hotel room (books, coloring, toys)...we had a small basket of toys and things that she played with when we went back to the room for breaks.
if you plan on eating meals in the room, don't forget toddler friendly plates/utensils.
Did you bring the squeeze pouches on the plane? How did you get them past security???
No, I pack those in checked luggage. I avoid anything that might flag us in security. I hate going through security. It is so nerve-wracking.
The Tyvek band idea is ingenious.When they were young toddlers, we took Table Topper Disposable Stick-in-Place Placemats. They were used to a high-chair not a plate at home, so this kept us from eating off the table (EW!) or dumping plates on the floor.
We go in September - so clip-on fans for the strollers.
Glow-sticks for night-time. (Dollar Tree or eBay)
Individually packaged wet-wipes for quick hand clean-ups before snacks.
Tyvek Wristbands - we wrote name/cell numbers on them and put on kid's ankles. They stay on and legible even in pool. We brought small pair of scissors for the room to cut them off at night. ebay