Holiday with baby to Maldives

[susie66]

We're thinking of going on holiday to the Maldives in October with our nine month old daughter. Does anyone have a similar experience. We expect to take nappies and jars of baby food but we are concerned about vaccinations and potential healthcare in the event of an emergency.

We went to Mauritius/S Africa with our daughter when she was five months old. Went really well, though I dreaded it in advance. At nine months, should still sleep really well in the bassinet they provide on the plane. Triple check with the airline in advance that you have a bulkhead seat and can use a bassinet! It makes a huge difference. We also upgraded to World Traveller Plus so were in a smaller cabin. Also, try to fly overnight both ways. We had a five-hour day flight between Mauritius and Cape Town during the day and it was a 'mare, but the overnights to and from London were a breeze.

We took enough formula (in sachets) and some disposable bottles as well as a travel steriliser and some steriliser bags (better to be overprepared), though I was still mostly breastfeeding (which was great on the flights!!). We also brought enough nappies, though we would have been able to get them there. It took up loads of space. Regarding food, you might want to start getting your dd used to eating mushed up non-jar food so that you don't have to bring as many jars with you. Speak to your hotel about what they can provide - they are usually really helpful. Also don't forget some medicine; calpol sachets and dehydration sachets are a must for sniffles and bugs!

we went to BANDOS maldives and DS was 6 years but my point was that there was a Doctor on the island

I had to see her for a problem with my toe, she was german and very good.

There is a dr on that island cos of pressure chamber for divers etc.

The people all speak english btw

It was DEFFO BRILL

I would definately go to a larger island & make sure there is a doctor on that Island. I went to Veligandu & burst my ear drum diving (getting over a cold) - we had to charter a boat to Kuramathi to visit the doctor ! Fantastic facilities on Kuramathi & it's a lovely island so I would recommend it as child friendly.

A big thank you to everyone who responded - it was great help. The island has a doctor & speedboat to Male hospital is 25 minutes. Flights are overnight. Typhoid and Hep A are the recommended vaccines although at 9 months too young to have these.