Travelling to India with a 2 year old

I just wanted to know what I need as I am going to be travelling to India for a holiday with a 2 year old. We are planning to go to either Kerala or Goa and was wondering if anyone can help me and share some ideas.

thanks

Staying in India with a child is not so problematic as it might seem at the first glance. We've been there for six month with our then 2 year old daughter, and had a very pleasent stay.

You should think about good moskito protection (insect repellent or moskito net - better both), and sun protection, too.
Nappies might be difficult to get (at least 8 years ago they were). Our daughter got used to the indian style toilets very quickly and found them much easier to use then the western ones - but that may vary.

Explaining some important behaviours well in advance might be helpfull. I.e., don't put anything into the mouth, wash your hands, be carefull with animals (especially dogs in the streets) - just common sense.

We just did it with our 3 and 5 years old kids. A bit older than yours, but absolutely doable. Our report is almost ready, I'll send it when it is,

Hans

What are your concerns? India is full of children . . .

Not so much a concern - except I would like to know what I should be weary of - i.e mossies.
Also I would just like to know what holiday would be good to take a 2 year old on? Kerala or Goa. It would be good to do an all inclusive that may cater for children's activities etc.

You should talk to your doctor, or a travel clinic about what innoculations are needed (for you too...) and about antimalerials.

You should not let your child aproach dogs on the street.

You should pay even more attention than usual to hygiene eg handwashing etc.

You should be aware that a small body becomes de-hydrated faster than a big one, and make sure that your child drinks plenty of water. (whether they feel tirsty or not).

Then there's all the usuall stuff about sunblock, drinking water etc etc.....

Karibu-I have the same conerns as you. I booked to go to Goa next February with my 5 year old. Having been to India before I know what to expect but as the other posters have said, it's precautions all the way when it comes to mozzies/drinking water and food. Kerala is lovely but I didn't like Kovalam at all-couldn't wait to leave. It also seemed a lot more humid in Kerala than Goa.

Last trip no illnesses for my sona baba which was a great relief after the previous one. Now I he is out of what was the danger zone for the British, 0-5..

Hi,

You'll find the general information of the trip with our kids in our journal:

http://www.indiamike.com/india/journ...al&j=9402#e187

Happy travels,

Hans