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moving overseas with a little one

jaxsycam by jaxsycam Talking(February 2007) (rank 145th)

I have decided to move overseas with my family but to save fights and arguments and lost belongings i have made lists of everything that is coming from photos computer games to kids toys down to the last sock what bag it's in and so forth also i have called the quarentine dept of the country we are moving to and disscused the things we want to bring eg. my husbands lawn mowing equipment (he's a gardner)

we are sending things through freight so i have to have an itemised list for customs on the other side to avoid any problems. we also want to take our dog so have had to ask lots of questions about him being flown over what they do with him if anyone handels him out of the cage as he may be unsure of them. we have also made lists of things we can't take so will sell like fridge washer dryer home gym ect , that sort of thing and use the money saved from them to buy other ones. i have also had to find out things like my sons vaccinations are they different from the ones he had here like his menningoccocal is c here but b in nz.

what will the plane be like for my son will he cope what can i do to make it more comfortalbe for him and what will i do on the other side to help him adjust to a new time zone and different people things like that. so i recomend that you plan everything and prepare for the worst eg a hungry tired toddler and fogged in air port. 

Passports for little ones get it organized early. what time is best to fly with a toddler ask other parents anything you can.

Things that may help are speaking to air lines asking questions to other parents quarentine and customs finding out how long things may take. who is going to pick you up from the air port drop you off ect. Remember it better to do things earlier than latter be prepared.

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lexiw
September 2007 | lexiw
Re: moving overseas with a little one

great article I hope everything went well

 Lexi xxx



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exquisite-flower
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | exquisite-flower
All the best
Kristen has written several great articles about travelling with children on areoplanes.  I am sure you will be able to adapt the advice in these to your situation. 

As for timezone changes it will be fine, travelling to the other side of the world kids do great with readjusting, so I am sure jumping over the Tasmin will be a breeze!  And if you make sure you are realistic about resting, as with any move, even just within the same town/state etc you will all adjust to your new home nicely.

All the best with your organising and travelling.  It is a great adventure and you sound like you are organised and on target!
Peace
EF.x 


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      jaxsycam
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | jaxsycam
All the best
thank you i will check out her advice too jax


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angelmum
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | angelmum
moving overseas with a little one
How exciting for you, goodluck with everything, I hope it all goes smoothly, Great advice x


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jaxsycam
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | jaxsycam
Thanks

thanks guys i have always tried to be organized but it doesn't always turn out that way so i know this time i have to be especialy with a little one as they can make things a lot more difficult!. i don't plan on leaving till december sometime but i have to save now and sort everything out or it won't work out.  and i want to know what exactly my boys and i are in for.( my son and dog have never been on a plane.)

 



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OzBinky
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | OzBinky
moving overseas with a little one

first of jax, Congratulations on the big move...I bet you are excited!!

Great article too....well done!

Cheers

OB



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Raine
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | Raine
LISTS
So many jobs to do! I'm a list person myself so often have an exercise book or an excel file handy depending on what I'm compiling at the time... I think this is good advice.


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