So happens that this week on Babycenter talked about travelling.
- diapers
- wipes
- changing pad
- plastic bags
- hand sanitiser
- tissues
- toys/books
- lovey
- clothes, socks, shoes
- bathing suit
washable bib- sun hat, sunscreen
- sippy cups/ canteen/ bottles
- plastic feeding set
portable highchair- snack food
nightlight- first aid kit
laundry soapsocket protectorportable crib or play yardcar seatcollapsible stroller
Food:
- snacks
- uncooked pasta / rice
- cooked protein
- cooked veggie
- EBM (in case couldn't pump enough while I'm gone)
Gadgets:
- Notebook or netbook
- DVD player
- breast pump
- rice cooker
- insect repellant
Clothing:
- bathing suit ( LO, DH, mine)
- 2 formal outfit
- 1 formal shoe
- enough LO clothes
- enough DH clothes (he never packs)
Etc:
- first aid kit
- toiletries (remember sunscreen)
- diapers / pull ups
- feeding bottle / utensils
- VCD / DVD
- toys!
No strollers, just the Beco for DH, Angelpack for me. I'll use AP till boarding.
Hand luggage: DH (notebook / DVD) me (pump, EBM, food)
Rest in 2 big bags.
Wonder how it'd be, considering we packed our car to the brim during the past 2 trips.
Dear Sir,
I'm a medical doctor and also a fully breastfeeding mom to my one year old daughter. I'm using Medela's Pump in Style Advanced since day 5 post partum and have been successful in exclusive and fully breastfeeding till now thanks to it.
I had a mishap when I dropped my power supply. The shop that sold me the pump (The First Few Years, Malaysia) didn't have any in stock. I went to Lactaequip Medical and the person there wasn't helpful.
1. Said I bought the pump from unauthorised Medela importer. Lactaequip is the only Medela authorised seller in Malaysia. She said my warranty is not under Medela, but only the shop that sold me the pump
2. The power supply was sold to me at MYR$240, double than what the other shop charged. But since I had no choice, I had to buy it. I checked on the website, it's only US$20. The exchange rate is only US$1=MYR$3.50.
3. I went to The First Few Years shop a month later, they have restocked, and they sold it for MYR$120. They apparently originate from Singapore, but they are situated in a busy shopping complex, and carries a wide variety of Medela products.
I am practising in a breastfeeding friendly clinic, and play an active role in promoting breastfeeding (counselling, giving talks). I promote Medela based on my friends and my own experience.
I feel cheated by Lactaequip Medical. And their unfriendliness bordering rudeness is uncalled for. Being ripped off for a simple item/not getting help, making me doubt how my patients would get spareparts/support for Medela pumps.
Please clarify regarding sale of Medela pumps in Malaysia, and if the prices are regulated.
Thank you.
Thinking back, MYR$240 would've gotten me a Medela Harmony. But of course I wouldn't have the benefit of double pumping (saves time! better yield!).
I shudder when I think of the warranty. I have 15 months guarantee, from the date purchased in December 2007. I only have 3 months left! DH bought it for MYR$1659.00. We have extra tubings, breastshields, connectors, valves and membranes all bought from the same store.
My pump is my best friend these days. I'm up at 5am to pump, 4oz- not too bad.