Carrying supplies
Carrying supplies
Except for big towns, assume that wherever you go on tour, you won’t be able to find regular baby supplies. Take everything you need with you, but only as much as you need.
For example, semolina in a plastic zip up bag is a travel favourite as it’s so light, quick and easy to make. I then pick up things to liven it up with from local shops, like fruit or yoghurt.
Puréed fruit in squeezy packets are great for afternoon tea. The jars of baby food from the supermarket are easy to travel with as they are don’t go off (as long as they’re unopened) and seem to survive all temperatures.
Take a little plastic bowl, plastic spoon and bib so meals can be eaten anywhere, from train stations to rolling fields.
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If you’re breastfeeding then carrying milk is effortless, however if baby is on the bottle, take a bottle brush and milk powder. Don’t forget some baby paracetamol in case teething happens on tour, and some thick antiseptic baby rash cream.