Travelling to South Africa with Babies

By Louise Jenner-Clarke

Travelling with a baby or young child can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are doing it for the first time since becoming a parent or you are doing it alone, not to mention the fear of going to a 3rd world country at the tip of Africa. This book tells you all you need to know from before you board the plane to what you may want to book, see, and do when you get there. Written by a mother who grew up in Cape Town and emigrated to the UK and travelled back to South Africa with a 9 month old baby you can be sure you are in good hands. This guide provides top tips from a local South African perspective with the knowledge of child-rearing practices common in the UK. It also includes information on the latest legal changes to South African law when travelling to and from South Africa with children. There is a handy form at the back of the book from the South African Home Affairs which you can use.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Louise Jenner-Clarke
• Release date: Sep 12, 2016
• ISBN: 9781370513833

Louise Jenner-Clarke

Louise graduated from the Institute of Optimum Nutrition in Richmond after completing two Psychology degrees in South Africa. Her interest lies in the interaction of nutrition in the body and how this can impact a person psychologically, physically and emotionally. She is a member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and is regulated by the British Association of Applied Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy (BANT). She currently sees clients for nutritional consultations and lectures in her spare time. Louise believes that wellness is more than an absence of illness. Wellness is having the energy to do the things you dream of. A healthy body and mind starts with the nourishment of every cell in your body.

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Travelling to South Africa with Babies

Louise Jenner-Clarke

Copyright © 2016 by Louise Jenner-Clarke

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Thanks

To my first born son James whose refusal to sleep on long-haul flights and energetic personality inspired me to write this book. A special thanks to my wonderful husband whose support is never-ending and patience eternal, I love you and could not co-parent without you. Finally, a thank you to my own mom for raising me… I now know how hard it was! Lastly, a thank you to my Dad who just missed out on seeing me publish my first book by 6 months.

Dedication

This is for all you committed and exhausted parents.

You’re doing a great job, now have a great holiday!

Contents

BEFORE YOU GO

Documents

Check-List Documents

What you need to know about South Africa’s laws

Booking your Flight

Airline Allowances for Babies & Children

FLYING WITH A BABY

Airline Bassinette Guidelines

Baby’s Hand Luggage Packing List

Flying with Liquids

Ordering Food & Formula for Collection

Food on Board

ARRIVING & SETTLING IN

Baby Airport Services

SA Shops that are similar to the UK

Hiring Baby & Child Equipment

Hotel Accommodation & Services

Breast feeding in Public

Baby Sitting Services

Sunscreen & Sun Protection

Baby City Store Locations

Baby Boom Store Locations

Mamas & Papas Store Locations

Toys R Us/Reggies Stores

Dis-Chem Pharmacy Store Locations

Infant Formulas

Baby Puree Brands

Exploring South Africa and Resources

Factory Shops for Baby Clothes

Second Hand Baby Shops

Babies & Children on Safari

Immunisations

If Your Baby is ill

Paediatric Night Nurse

Crime & Safety in South Africa with Children

Emergency Phone Numbers

Useful Contact Numbers

Appendix – Useful Documents & Forms from South African Home Affairs

BEFORE YOU GO

Documents