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Bringing a baby abroad is a topic discussed regularly by many concerned parents when planning a family holiday. Most questions raised are - how old should my baby be or what will I need for the flight - that is if you are travelling by plane. Other queries are - what of the foreign foods and climate. Bringing a baby abroad should cause you no problem, and it is best to introduce them early to travel because by doing this you will learn of your baby`s traits e.g. if they suffer from travel sickness etc. One major issue concerning bringing a baby abroad is the infant's health. If your doctor has given your baby the all clear that he/she is in a healthy condition to travel then there is no reason why you should not book that well deserved holiday today. Foreign holidays can be very rewarding for parents who are bringing a baby abroad, and the perks of this is - mummy and daddy have no time to get bored of each others company. However you may not have enough time for that all over tan, so bear this in mind also. Young babies are actually a lot easier to transport around when they are tiny. An additional bonus for this age group is - your baby wont' care where they are as long as they are comfortable (fed and clean) and kept occupied if they are of toddler size. If you have problems with a stroller/pram then consider a carry sling. Be careful and make sure the baby is shaded at all times and protected with total sun block cream. Always keep your baby`s thirst quenched because they can become dehydrated. (Use bottled water while abroad) As the parent you are well aware of your own baby`s needs so therefore you will know what essentials that you will to need to pack when bringing your baby abroad e.g. medicines, feeding bottles and stuff that baby enjoys having around. A few of the baby`s favourite cuddly toys are light to carry when travelling and also a great soother in helping to settle the infant in unfamiliar surroundings. Online sites that offer free stuff for babies are worth visiting because of the baby freebies that come in travel size samples - therefore packing made a lot easier and lighter. Babies normally have no problem when flying but a good idea is to let the baby suck on a bottle of milk or mother`s breast if necessary. This will help with the cabin pressure. Remember when bringing a baby abroad that it is required by law to have his or her own passport. To make your holiday a stress free one then all you need to do is - exactly everything you would do back home. For example: protect them from the sun, quench their thirst when they are dry, and let the baby know that mummy, daddy are glad that by bringing their baby abroad was going to make this holiday the best they ever had. 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There is also a five-piece option with your choice of a pillow or diaper stacker available. All pieces are also sold separately. The collection is made from a 60/40 cotton/poly blend and is machine washable. As with most bedding collections, accessories are available to enhance the nursery. Two common accessories are not available in the Rodeo Drive pattern, which are a hamper and wall border. Overall, I am impressed with the quality of the Rodeo Drive crib set, although with some small reservations. Glenna Jean took no shortcuts with the fabrics used in this collection. The pink and black gingham fabrics are high thread count woven ginghams (as compared to far less expensive printed ginghams). The shopping images are all very detailed and well-executed embroidery. The quality of these fabrics alone more than justify the price of this crib bedding for those who have the room in their budgets. These woven fabrics will retain their vibrant colors and details through whatever you or your baby throw at them. I was, however, somewhat disappointed in the stitching. At the corners of the quilt, where lengths of fabric are stitched together, the fabrics are overlapped and then sewn together, leaving a flap on the outside of the quilt - with more effort, I believe this could have been avoided. And occasionally, the patches in the quilt do not line up as expected. The workmanship, while somewhat disappointing, does not take away from the overall appearance of the crib set and certainly is more than sufficient to assure durability. The quilt features a fleece backing, which is the same fabric the fitted sheet is made from. The bumper, while in one continuous piece, is 8.5" high and includes both top and bottom ties. A noticeable feature of the bumper is the patchwork pattern appears on both sides of the bumper. In most cases, the inward facing part of the bumper features the patterns used in the collection, while the outward facing area is a plaid or another striped fabric used as a background. The crib skirt has a 15.5" drop to finish the look of your crib. Because Rodeo Drive merchandise is assembled in the United States, it can be particularly appealing for Canadian customers purchasing from a US retailer. It can be shipped to Canada duty-free, thereby avoiding charges of 17% or more of the purchase price that apply to bedding manufactured in China or India. If the color scheme in Rodeo Drive appeals to you, Scribbles, also by Glenna Jean, is another bedding collection to look at.