holiday essentials for 8 month old baby

[MyMinnieMouse]

apologies if this has been done before, but can anyone help me put together a checklist for my holiday?

We are going to Greece with 8 month old DD, and I don't know where to start with shopping / packing. We're going to stay in a self catering apartment, with a pool, and quite near the beach.

I've got a travel cot, and erm, that's about it!!

Any advice gratefully received!

Buggy (lightweight one for flight), sunshade if you use one, sling/baby carrier (for airport at other side as they often dont give buggies back until at the luggage carousel), nappies, wipes, clothes, usual washing powder (if baby has sensitive skin), bottles and formula and steriliser (can use cold water bags if need be) if bottle feeding, jars of baby food for flight and first couple of days (so you're not pureeing like a mad thing as soon as you arrive at destination), clothes, a couple of toys from home and normal bedding. Dont forget their toiletries, some calpol and calgel (in case teething occurs while away)and sunblock and sunhat.

Sounds a lot but actually not that bad (their stuff packs v small).

Take change of clothes for you, DH and baby on plane (DH once spent an hour in US immigration queue covered in dairylea smelling babysick - made us realise we should have packed him a change of clothes as well as DS), more nappies and wipes than you think you may need (for accidents/emergencies) and get formula/baby food for flight at airside boots (as they are still bit funny about fluids on flights - call ahead to reserve what you need).

Have a great holiday.

think about how you feed them - in a high chair ? - then maybe a travel babyseat -

and beware - holidaying with kids is harder than without.. accept that you are taking with you your biggest joy and biggest stress!

so block out light in the hotel room (may get more sleep)

have fun - am jealous really !!

Thanks so much - brilliant tips - so glad I asked - would never have thought of some of those!

I am quite nervous about travelling with my LO but at the same time really looking forward to getting away. Just getting away from the day to day stuff and hopefully having some quality time for the three of us.