To Pattaya with a child
Just returned from Pattaya for 1.5 years (14.01. 2011-29.01. 2011). We lived in an ordinary treshka (sea breeze) on Jamtien. We went with the whole family (me, my husband, my parents). The flight went well. There departure was at 23.50. We didn’t fight much, shouted on the plane (only because the lights weren’t turned off for a long time). We took food on the plane with us in a plastic bowl (they warmed it up for us there). Boarding passes were taken not through the Internet, but on the spot. Of course, they didn’t give us the first row, but they put everyone next to each other. (and back and forth we had a number of empty seats). So that the child had his own place. By the way, flying out of Thailand was much easier and without a queue, we were given 1 row (we didn’t even ask them). If you fly economy class, try to somehow book a seat in the first row (there are a lot of seats). Not much summed up the road itself from the airport (sick). But everything worked out (arrived, settled). They gave a crib to the room (not MOZHGA of course)))) But you can sleep.
Yes, do not forget to take your child sunblock, a pair of light jackets and pants in which you can swim and not get burned. And do not offend the Thais, they will be so happy to at least touch your child)) They brought a whole suitcase for the child))) (canned meat food, a package of diapers, a blender, a boiler (very useful), juices, a whole package of medicines (in general, everything about than I read in all the reviews). Meat food came in handy (although it’s quite possible to buy chicken or sausages or meat there (but until you get your bearings or get to Big C)). I even bought a walk on purpose (you could completely lie in it). milk (tastier than our cream) just look at what a cow would be drawn.
We mixed yogurts with bananas, but we also took porridge with us, but as it turned out, it is also available at 7-11. In the room I advise you to immediately put their mosquito poison (a spiral that smolders) our fumitox did not help much (it is also sold at 7-11), but you can take an anti-mosquito net (both on the bed and on the stroller). Eliminate the ants (they are there in almost all hotels), the product is also sold at 7-11. Pampers are sold at 7-11 but only 3-5 pieces. There is a children's store next to Big C where you can buy everything (up to the crib))). First, I warmed up the food for the child at 7-11 or nearby in a restaurant (they will warm it up for free). But then they got used to boil water (with a boiler) and heat it up like in a water bath, right in the room (very convenient, by the way). In general, if you decide to go to Tai with a small child (taking into account the fact that your spouse will help you)) fly safely. We did not drink a single pill (no vomiting, no diarrhea, no constipation).
The child felt great (she swam in the sea and in the pool). She fiddled in the sand (in general, there was a lot of joy for her). The climate is wonderful. Given that this is her 1st flight and vacation abroad. By the way, I often saw mothers with children there, both Russians and foreigners. I know that many will condemn me (they say a baby and so far), believe me, I’m not the first time in Pattaya and I love my child very much, so I think that it’s better at sea and in the sun than in a jumpsuit in a snowdrift)))) In general, if you have any questions, write to elisa2210@mail. ru. I’ll answer with pleasure, as I myself was tormented in search of any information)) ADDITION: I myself didn’t think that with such a small child you can have a good rest in Tae))) True, I wrote that there were also a woman and a grandfather with us (substantial help). But if your husband is ready to help you, then you won’t need helpers))) I’ve been to Tae 3 times and I rest sparingly all the time in three rubles. The last three sea breeze (on Jamtien) was the most successful.
You can ask for a normal room (+ they will give a baby crib) you won’t look without tears)))) but the child slept with pleasure. The hotel has a huge plus NOT in the main building (where we were settled there was an elevator). So the third floor and no need to drag the stroller. We swam on the beach (opposite the hotel) for the kids we bought an inflatable pool (at first), but since there are a lot of people on the beach and so as not to disturb anyone, we went further to the wild (without sunbeds) lay on towels (saving on sunbeds)))) + freedom run along the coast. The beach is quite acceptable, the water is clean (it is rarely muddy there and only because of the sand). We went to the island once without a child (but it is quite possible to take it with you) just think about the food on the island. On the plane, you need to take the first row . . It would be very good if you booked the first row on the plane through the Internet (or ask at a travel agency), there is a lot of space (we made a couch from blankets and sweaters)).
We had free seats during the flight both there and back. But the seats on the plane for a 1.5-year-old child are still not very comfortable. But anyway, ask, change and maybe your child will also get a place. I think you can even ask the flight attendant. But although we had a place, the child still practically slept in his arms. So 1 row and a couch)))) this is the best option. Our flight was at night (from Domodedovo), of course, she yelled a little (I wanted to sleep, but the lights were not turned off). Take your food with you and ask the flight attendants to warm it up (they may be confused), but they will warm up nothing. The fact that you are with a small child (there are no privileges either at our airport or on the plane). If only in a brazen shove))).
. It is better to book a hotel 2 months in advance. The surcharge for a child was 3 thousand rubles. for the flight and all. They themselves did not know what to do with a child on an airplane))). If the departure is at night (and all departures from Moscow are in the evening), then the child, as per the regimen, will sleep through the night.
And they just flew back all day (and it turned out much better). Everyone thought what to take from soft toys)))) As a result, they took a rubber luntik and a dog (they gnawed all the time). Take a pen (she painted the whole magazine with them on the plane). In general, everything that might be of interest was taken out of the bag. Then we fed (the stewardess warmed up the food) and made a couch out of blankets, and she slept with us for a couple of hours. I played with sets (for food) that they carry on the plane)). But we didn’t let her walk along the aisle (otherwise it would have been a hurricane). So when you fly back, try to explain at least how to give the first row. (although a kind woman gave us no explanation). If you go to an ordinary three-ruble note, then for children there is practically nothing especially for our age ..
I see no reason to take an expensive hotel in Tae (if only because of the kitchen, but we didn’t need it, since the boiler and the glass did their job perfectly)))) and ALL when there is such an abundance of everything on the street and for a penny. They brought food for the child with them for 16 days (meat with vegetables, a blender, a boiler (it helped a lot)) custard, etc. ). In general, our lady took 1 suitcase. In one review, I read that someone arrived without any problems and bought a walk there for 1.5 thousand. But personally, I didn’t see strollers in the area for vacationers. I saw a children's store next to Big C where 4 absenteeism was sold. strollers from 4 thousand. up to 8th. )) But it seems like they said that there are not expensive strollers in the Lotus (and again, WHEN you get to this Lotus)))) In general, take my advice. I bought specially used for 1.5 thousand))) with a large sleeping place (it was very convenient). Slept by the pool at lunchtime. Evening on the embankment. On Velking Street and then rolled during sleep)). I don't recommend taking a cane.
But for sleeping it is not comfortable. And we even took a small pillow with us in the stroller (it came in handy on the plane too). Get a mosquito net for your stroller! The mosquito bites in the evening. At the airport, the stroller will be taken away for anyone (if only to swear) with us in a small size. Luggage handed over even a small cane. In Tae, on the contrary, everything is allowed (but there are sofas at the airport, so we also handed over the stroller there right away). Yes, and it would be nice if the stroller had a large bed and easily climbed on curbs (you often have to jump there). We took Geobi (it’s comfortable to sleep, but we had to lift it through the curb on both sides). So not only you need to carry your own, but also you need to pick it up more comfortably))) By the way, upon arrival, I sold the ent stroller a week later on the Internet)))) From food: 7-11 at every step (milk, yogurt, eggs (boiled) bananas You can take custard with you (but I also saw it there) They sell vegetables on the street.
Chicken and meat are also sold in cafes (you can also ask for boiled). I think they will also cook (Thais for our children even the moon from the sky). ). . In general, I think there will be no problems with food))
Hand over the stroller in medium-sized luggage (they were not even allowed to the plane with a cane). In Tae, it’s easier (and the queue is separate, and without asking, they gave 1 row and skipped the line). Didn't take much from the wardrobe. Basically, they bought things in which you can swim and not get burned (they smeared it with baby cream). Light parochki (2 pcs). light shirts (with long sleeves) 2 pieces per shift. Cowardly)) little things 3-4 then, when it got weathered, shirts were rarely worn. Panama. For the evening 2 shorts and two T-shirts. Tae is full of children's things, but we didn't buy anything ABOUT MEDICINES: . 2 weeks before departure to Tai, we gave aflubin in drops (5 caps 2 times a day 30 minutes before meals or 1 hour after meals). By the way, they also drank aflubin for 2 days and didn’t go outside. Itself was very surprised but no snot.
I myself am a doctor and I kind of heard)) that aflubin is for immunity, which means that acclimatization will be easier. The travel agency convinced me for a long time that it was better to go to the islands with a child. But since there were also parents with me who wanted to see Pattaya, we postponed Phuket. I collected the medicines myself, which I considered necessary: .1) Thermometer (better than electric) 2) Sun cream (for babies I didn’t find it, I just took it for children and not expensive (it worked))) 3) Panthenol burn spray, by the way, it can also be used use insect bites (only smeared her husband))). 4) Suprastin in the table. (for allergies and fever) 1/2 * 2 times a day 5) Candles with glycerin (for constipation) 1 St. per day after 15 min. after breakfast. 6) Smecta in sachets (from panos) 2 pak. per day, first dissolve one in water or food, then the second. For several appointments. 7) Otipax (ear drops) - for pain in the ear 3k. * 3r. (and the wind blew and water got into the ears, nothing got sick))) 8) Levomecithin (eye drops) 1k. *3r. d.
9) Nurofen (we took only candles and spit out the syrup). 10) Gel for gums. 11) Nazivin (drops in the nose) 1k * 3r. e 12) Peroxide, iodine, cotton wool, bandage, plaster 13) Wet wipes (one lady wrote that they need to wipe their hands at every step). They wiped it only on the plane))) DID NOT USE ANYTHING !!!! ! WATER SWALLOWED IN THE POOL AND IN THE SEA!!!! ! (yes, everything is fine with them - these are our mothers-prevereds yelling they say unsanitary conditions). Ants are everywhere (buy an insect spray at 7-11 at once and, as you go outside, spray a balcony, a bathroom) we did this and not one bug in 16 days))). There are mosquitoes there (adjust a mosquito net) and a stinker in the room, again, our fumitox did not help, and their smoldering spiral from 7-11p. helped. The beach is generally excellent (and we also went to the wild city) ). I don’t know about excursions (we didn’t take a child). But we just alternated between parents, then my husband and I went. But there were a lot of people with children on excursions.
Just find out more precisely from the guide where it is better to go with a child. The only drawbacks were that my daughter had 1 flight, the flight at 23.50 already wanted to sleep and the light on the plane was not turned off (they yelled at the fry and fell asleep). And on the flight in the bus it sank (vomited). They adapted to wash with water all the time and it helped. Well, they flew in, swam, ate and came to their senses))). But back we were already smarter before the flight, we didn’t feed much. Again, we washed when we feel motion sick on the bus. Well, everything was great. They flew there immediately at their time, rebuilt and at home only 5 days later. ))) I got up in Thai at 9.00, only we had 5 in the morning)))). Sorry for the mistakes (no time to correct))))