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[quote=Anonymous]How fun! We went to India when our kids were 3 and 5 and nobody got sick in our party of 8--was with another family. We lived in Asia at the time and much of the same applied. This should be pretty easy for you given that you have family there to help.

1. Yes, carseat.

2. Time change is hardest part of travel. I learned these rules the hard way. Never sleep for more than 2 hours during day. Always be outside in sun and walk around. When you are up in the evening, keep lights dim and only have light snacks. Show the baby the moon, and just keep saying shhhh. I had one kid who always adjusted immediately and the other would take 3 days like me.

3. We used bottled water for everything. I'm sure your apartment or relatives will have stand for a large bottle of water and delivery service. Just buy from a reputable source and if small bottles, make sure the seal isn't broken. We didn't boil anything in India for 8 days, as we were in hotels, and again we weren't sick.

4. I don't know how long you will be there, but I would never spend time cooking. I would limit to buying stuff for snacks and breakfast. Not all Indian food is spicy! Aren't you and your child familiar with it already with an Indian spouse? If not, start going out for Indian here. With a base of rice and nan you can put as much or as little of a dish, like lentils, on for your kid. You can also ask them to make it not spicy.

5. We either brought a pak-n-play when traveling (which is a PITA but I can't sleep with kid w/o becoming a monster) or just made a bed corner on the floor with quilts and pillows. The kids always loved it though hotel staff throughout Asia have been horrified since they don't understand. Ask the hotel or family for extras.

Have a great time![/quote]

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