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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We did it and it went well.

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Doona is excellent for this, but also bring a carrier because European streets and cobbley and there aren't elevators and ramps everywhere like in the US.

Stayed at an airbnb with washer/dryer, used detergent sheets and it worked well

Brought our own pack and play. I requested a pack and play at each of the airbnbs too and it was helpful to have another place to put the baby (one had two levels) but they were definitley not safe for infant sleeping (made up with loose sheets etc) and one was really dirty and I would have been unhappy being stuck with it had we needed to use it for sleeping. They also weren't compatible with US pack and play sheets.

I used disposible changing pads and poo bags for changing diapers at the airport/on the plane.

A tush baby carrier was perfect at that stage for carrying her around.

I didn't bring a tub or anything, I just washed her in the kitchen sink or in the shower. Still bring johnsons baby soap, the cheap hotel soap is too harsh on their eyes and skin.

[b]The biggest challenge was all of the luggage. For the next trip, we will make a couple of changes. I bought a large XL rolling suitcase to be the family suitcase for future trips (fewer, consolidated bags would be been easier) and I would also plan to buy diapers and formula there (depending on location of course, but europe is going to have these things)[/b]. 
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This is all really good advice, especially the last bit. It is far easier to travel with one big checked rolling bag and 2 30L backpacks, plus stroller and pack n play and, if needed, carseat, than a bunch of little carry-ons. One backpack has all the baby things (diapers, change of clothes, medicines), one backpack has changes of clothing for parents & other essentials.[/quote]

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