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Cows milk for toddler whilst travelling?

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EW GURU
Latest post on 14 July 2015 - 18:59

Hi Ladies,

Feeling a bit thick here and after some advice.

My 13 month old is weaned off formula and now on cows milk (3 bottles a day still), which is fab but what to do whilst travelling to the UK next month? Milk just doesn't seem to keep cold enough in a cool bag, and he'll need at least 1 milk feed during our journey to / fro the UK & I'd like to keep a feed in reserve.

What do you ladies do?

Thx in advance, LLx

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 July 2015 - 11:33
Since it is only for a few feeds, maybe try powdered milk (such as nido). You have time until next month to try one or 2 brands and see which one your LO prefers. Should be easy to get some hot water on the flights or at the coffee shops at the airport at both departure and arrival.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 14 July 2015 - 23:05
We used to buy the long life milk when travelling (Al Ain/Lac Nor). You can get it in small sizes too to put in your bag, 200ml each small carton I think, available at most supermarkets. I didn't really like giving DD long life milk but its a lifesaver when travelling! On the plane you can pour it into the bottle and ask them to warm it up a bit for you.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 14 July 2015 - 23:04
I take one full bottle in a cooler bag with an flexible ice brick to keep it cool and 2 empty bottles. The empty ones get filled one the plane if travelling Emirates or a full service airline. If you a flying a cheap airline they sometimes only have the little powdered milks for coffee so maybe best to fill the second bottle from a coffee shop at the airport. And again when we land I fill the third bottle from a coffee shop before we drive off. [b'>[/b'> Just to say, please don't [i'>rely[/i'> on getting milk on board the flight. Of course, if there is spare you would absolutely be welcome to it. However, if it's a full flight there may just not be enough to spare for a bottle full. I've worked flights where there were so many children and parents demanding bottles of milk, that it simply ran out. Sure, it's rare, but if your child absolutely must have milk, then it's best to make sure you have enough supplies with you before you board the flight rather than risk disappointment.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 July 2015 - 20:37
I take one full bottle in a cooler bag with an flexible ice brick to keep it cool and 2 empty bottles. The empty ones get filled one the plane if travelling Emirates or a full service airline. If you a flying a cheap airline they sometimes only have the little powdered milks for coffee so maybe best to fill the second bottle from a coffee shop at the airport. And again when we land I fill the third bottle from a coffee shop before we drive off.
 
 

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