Things to Bring with You

Face Care
House slippers and/or cozy sox’s (It gets cold inside the house at night)
Deodorant - the best kind you can get here is Nivea... it works in a pinch, but, seriously.
Baby’s Clothes & Shoes - you do NOT want to buy ONE THING locally!! FAR too expensive, and the quality is poor.... well - poor-ISH!
Baby Blankets - same thing - best to bring one with you. Fleece ones here are.. $80 ??
Baby Slings (2 – one for the laundry) www.hotslings.com
Hip Seat Carrier - FABULOUS – best for travelling back home! I am wearing mine in the picture on the right - I wear it ALL the time! Saves the shoulders and back - completely. www.hippychick.com
www.hippychick.com/index.cfm/children/Products.List/category_id/65
Concentrated Tylenol Infant Drops I would bring a lot – like 6 or 12 bottles. (they’re small!!)
Fancy Thermometer (IF you have one – no biggie. Normal ones are cheap here.)
Baby Toys… Discovery Toys – Rattles, and “Stacktivities” (they are great and light weight)
Clamp-On High Chair – great for restaurants, and at your apartment or hotel.
Stroller… optional, but you can if you like. I use the hipseat instead. Easier. People carry your shopping for you here – so a stroller can be a bit of a hassle, if you ask me.
Travel cot/playpen/crib combo – might be handy for your child to sleep in, etc.
Car Seat – another pain in the ass. I wouldn’t bother… oops! Not to be a bad mother! But in a dirty taxi, I would rather hold the kid and get in and out faster. It’s up to you, though.
Playtex Baby Bottles - or whatever feeding system you prefer. You can get Avent brand here.
Pampers Active Fit - these are my favorite. Super thin, super absorbent (12 hours plus), and have a breathable fabric feeling outer shell. When you can find them here, they are $30 - $40 per pack of 32. (ouch!!) I use them during the night, and on outings.
Stickers for Scrapbooking – if you are doing the scrapbook thing! Can’t get jack here.