Packing for Sri Lanka with a toddler in tow
Going to Sri Lanka is a pretty big deal for us. Mark and I have never been to Asia, never done a holiday where we travel to different places, and perhaps the biggest thing is that this is our first proper family holiday with Arthur.
We went back to the UK in the Summer, but that was staying with our families where we were totally looked after, and had access to way more for Arthur than we are used to here.
We are now getting organised….mmm, attempting to get organised, so here we go: packing for Sri Lanka with a toddler in tow!
The weather is going to be cooler then we are used to here. Some parts of our trip will be colder than others.
Also we are traveling between the city, the beach and the mountains!
So with all this in mind, we need to pack for the variable weather conditions, and we need to pack light so we can carry everything from place.
I have definitely reached the stage of pre-trip panic. So I’m writing this all down to help assure myself we are reasonably organised
We have borrowed backpacks from our lovely neighbours so that’s going to help us a lot as it allows us to be hands free. One we can definitely take but we are not sure the other is big enough, so if not we have a separate bag on stand by!
For Arthur we have borrowed a really lightweight umbrella folding pushchair from a lady who loves near by. Her son is 3 now and they don’t use a lot any more. This little chair is, let’s say, “well loved” so I need to do a few little patch ups on it. In a way it’s a good thing as she’s said she doesn’t even want it back afterwards so if it just lasts the trip, so be it!
We are also taking the Moby wrap we borrowed from another friend. Both Mark and I love this and we know it will be so useful to us in Sri Lanka!
All the places we are staying in have washing facilities, so we need to be sensible and pack as light as possible, knowing we will be able to wash clothes when we are there.
Honestly, I struggle with this, I like to have options! I’m going to have to be very strict with myself!
We’ve been warned that in the temples shoulders and knees should be covered, especially for women. With that in mind, I’ve borrowed some nice pashminas I can throw on over my shoulders (also borrowed from my neighbours), I am also going to buy myself a couple of pairs of ‘hammer pants’ (definitely some with elephant patterns on!!) that I’ve been assured are available literally everywhere!! I’ve actually wanted some crazy patterned trousers forever and these will be perfect as they are super light, so can comfortably wear here after the trip!
Having lived in Seychelles for 2.5 years now, we never wear mosquito repellent. Not because we are lazy (well, maybe a bit!), but because we don’t get bothered by them anywhere near as much as we did when we first moved here.
However going to a different place, where we will become ‘fresh meat’ again, we will take some with us to help keep the Mosquitos at bay!!
Okay, I think I’ve got the major things covered! Oh of course, we have a trusty travel guide to take with us too!!
Only a few days until we go now, so very excited!!
What do you think of my list so far, anything glaringly obvious I’ve missed?
Sounds like you’re doing a pretty good job of packing! One thing I’d suggest you take is a couple of doses of any medication you might need for Arthur. You know, a small amount of calpol, some teething gel, some rehydration salt in case of bad tummy upsets. We have flown LOTS with M and the one time I didn’t bring my stash, he started teething and developed a fever! It’s just reassuring to have these things on hand.
Thanks Eline that’s a great idea!! Adding to my list for sure xxx
This sounds like it will be such an incredible experience – what an awesome holiday for Arthur too! x
Sounds like you’re definitely getting organised now! You must be so excited 🙂 Have a wonderful trip, and I can’t wait to hear all about it xx
Sounds like you are very organised and hope you have a wonderful holiday. So much to think about when travelling with a little one in tow! #sharewithme
Sounds so exciting, I agree with the diarolyte type sachets and travel Calpol and ibuprofen as well as a bazillion snacks and sticker books for the plane 🙂 We found the pushchair was the best thing ever to stop Z running off all over the place plus he could have a little snooze whenever he felt like it.
Sounds like it’ll be an amazing trip. Can’t help with the packing as we’ve only done a UK holiday, and packed a car full. Hope you have a great time.
Packing is my absolute nightmare, I’m terrible at organising my brain enough to get stuff sorted. We went for a one night camping trip in the summer and it totally fried me!
Sounds like you have it sorted, hope you have an amazing trip x
How exciting, sounds like you’ve got most things covered. Have such a wonderful time xx
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Well good luck!! I think you are very brave and crazy at the same time 😉
All joking aside , hope you have a wonderful time and look forward to seeing your pics on Insta x #sharewithme
You sound way more organised than I am and I’m not packing to go away anywhere! I hope you have a wonderful time! x x x
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Love the idea of hammer pants! Very easy to wear, very cool and will look fab!
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It sounds like you are going to have fun on your adventure, I don’t think I would have the guts to take a small person on a trip like that, i hope you have an amazing time and make lots of fab memories #sharewithme
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How exciting I hope you have so much fun. It’s so lovely to show your little one more parts of the world. You will love it. He will fare better than you think kids adapt so well to anything I swear. Sounds like you are prepared. Happy Holidays! Thanks for lining up to Share With Me #sharewithme
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