1. Choice of flight. With a toddler on board the air plane, unless it is a short flight. Never try to book a budget airline or other flights that does not have in-flight entertainment system on board. So, if we decided to bring the two kids to go to Japan, it has to be on SQ. For 7 hours flight, you need that.
2. As the young infant does not know how to stop jumping up and down, it is best to fly a night flight. So that as soon as the infant is on board, he or she will straight go to KO mode. Sleep thru the flight.
3. The stroller definitely will need to be carried. So, the little cute bag is a no-no for a long trip. Although it is very cute, and can let Jay Jay sit on it and pull him around. But it will be an extra piece that you need to hand carry, and you cannot check the luggage in, as it is too small. Sorry Jay, this bag will not be allowed to go Japan. Only Malaysian trip is allowed.
4. We decided to design the simulation so to include a bus ride followed by a KL-Express train ride. Errr... The train station @ Salak Tinggi is simply a disaster. It is not wheel friendly. Means, there are stairs all over, and no escalator or lift that can be used. Hmm... so interesting... Next time, fly Jetstar, no need to go thru any of the budget terminal or LCCT terminal. But the climbing up and down the plane is fun, and the watching of luggage truck, petrol filling the plane is a good experience for the kid. Jay will go back and look at his Airport story book and point out everything he saw.
5. Always check with the hotel to put in a baby cot. Now, always check the brand. Le Meridien some how give this crappy unfriendly baby cot. Its metal, and the bed is too low. Its very challenging of placing the baby in and out from the cot.
6. Le Meridien has this BOSS gadget, when you are in the room, simply plug your iPhone in. And you get your usual baby lullaby music at very high quality way. Baby slept well with familiar music...
7. Just a side note, don't forget to bring your own MP4 player. So that you can play your kids favorite TV or Movies in the hotel room. And Le Meridien has this adapter box which allow you to plug in any type of interface, HDMI, VGA, etc etc.
8. The trip is no longer your own trip. Never join a tour group, as it will stress your kid and yourself. It has to be free and easy, and you have to research and plan where you want to go. It is no longer a sight seeing trip for the young toddler and baby. You have to build into your trip some interesting places to go, something that they will enjoy most. And something that you can take video and remember the trip with. So, research research research!
9. At the end of the trip, you will find very fruitful and happy trip for the dad. (PaPa draw one, but only a small piece is drawn by Jay Jay, and Jay Jay connecting the dots)
10. And your toddler and baby will be very happy too. They will draw something and give to you and thank you for the trip.
Conclusion:
A. Book a night flight.
B. Plan to go for baby friendly places.
C. If possible, bring at least in-laws or your parents.
D. Research and planning.
So, you ask me if I am ready to bring the two kids to Japan. Hmmm... I think it is 80% ready. Can start to do research now. hahahaha
No comments:
Post a Comment