Moving to Mumbai with a one year old - help needed..

Spencer Road · Oct 19th, 2007, 18:09

Have read a few threads below but not a huge amount about family life espcially for a 30 something couple with a baby..any advice would be gratefully received.

Opportunity exists to relocate to Mumbai (From the UK) but have no idea how easy it would be for us to meet other parents, socialise, find somewhere suitable to live (Our office is close to Breach Candy) but I have heard that Bandra is family friendly ish...however I would not want to spend my whole life in traffic getting two and from work.

Are there plenty of other people in the same situation as us or is this a crazy idea !

Thanks

shahronakm · Oct 19th, 2007, 18:40

If your office is closed to Breach Candy then would advice you to buy / rent your residence in that area only.
Areas you could look out for are
Breach Candy / Mahalaxmi / Kemps Corner / Nepensea Road / Worli / Pedder Road / Walkeshwar

This areas have many Gardens
Tata Garden / Breach Candy Garden / PDP / Kamala Nehru Park
They have many fine restaurants as well
Also the hospital is nearby (Hope you don't need it)
Cross Word book store / Hobby Ideas Craft Centre are also in the vicinity.

Living in this area with a one year old - I think no problem at all (For Kid & their Parents both)

Ronak.

CG_Max · Nov 4th, 2007, 16:10

Hi~ We have a 2 year old and live in Powai. I think it is a wise decision to live close to work because the commute really is a long one. My husband takes 2 hours to Worli (not ideal) plus the Saturday "half day" is more like a full day. So the less commute, the more Daddy time. That said, Powai has some really good parks- namely Hiranandandi Gardens (I may have spelled that wrong), the luxury condos with pools and gyms and relative ease in getting around that are appealing to me having a 2 year old. You should definitely check out the expat's mom's group "The Hopping Bunnies". I have just moved here and have not actually attended one of the meetings but to have a ready made network of other moms and playmates is a definite bonus! If you want, I am open to an email if you have other questions.

capt_mahajan · Nov 4th, 2007, 17:36

I hope the budget is very healthy, for that part of the city. (Breach Candy)

One of the most expensive areas of Mumbai.

pennylessinindia · Nov 20th, 2007, 15:03

Mumbai is not that baby friendly interms of ease of just stepping out with a buggy and going for a stroll - as one person said Powai is great for buggies and babies. but far to far for daddy!!!
If you choose the b candy area try and get the company to get you a membership of the b candy club. It will be a life saver in those days when you are feeling tired and run down by the city!!!
There is the parent and toddler group that meets over the city in folks home. You should be able to get good quality child care and things will be good. It will be a great experience for you all just bring bags of humour

Oct 19th, 2007, 18:09	#1
Spencer Road Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1	Moving to Mumbai with a one year old - help needed.. Have read a few threads below but not a huge amount about family life espcially for a 30 something couple with a baby..any advice would be gratefully received. Opportunity exists to relocate to Mumbai (From the UK) but have no idea how easy it would be for us to meet other parents, socialise, find somewhere suitable to live (Our office is close to Breach Candy) but I have heard that Bandra is family friendly ish...however I would not want to spend my whole life in traffic getting two and from work. Are there plenty of other people in the same situation as us or is this a crazy idea ! Thanks

Oct 19th, 2007, 18:40	#2
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,448	If your office is closed to Breach Candy then would advice you to buy / rent your residence in that area only. Areas you could look out for are Breach Candy / Mahalaxmi / Kemps Corner / Nepensea Road / Worli / Pedder Road / Walkeshwar This areas have many Gardens Tata Garden / Breach Candy Garden / PDP / Kamala Nehru Park They have many fine restaurants as well Also the hospital is nearby (Hope you don't need it) Cross Word book store / Hobby Ideas Craft Centre are also in the vicinity. Living in this area with a one year old - I think no problem at all (For Kid & their Parents both) Ronak. Last edited by aadil : Nov 4th, 2007 at 19:10.

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Nov 4th, 2007, 16:10	#3
CG_Max livin' the life Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Powai Posts: 9	Hi~ We have a 2 year old and live in Powai. I think it is a wise decision to live close to work because the commute really is a long one. My husband takes 2 hours to Worli (not ideal) plus the Saturday "half day" is more like a full day. So the less commute, the more Daddy time. That said, Powai has some really good parks- namely Hiranandandi Gardens (I may have spelled that wrong), the luxury condos with pools and gyms and relative ease in getting around that are appealing to me having a 2 year old. You should definitely check out the expat's mom's group "The Hopping Bunnies". I have just moved here and have not actually attended one of the meetings but to have a ready made network of other moms and playmates is a definite bonus! If you want, I am open to an email if you have other questions.

Nov 4th, 2007, 17:36	#4
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	I hope the budget is very healthy, for that part of the city. (Breach Candy) One of the most expensive areas of Mumbai.

Nov 20th, 2007, 15:03	#5
pennylessinindia Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: India Posts: 59	Mumbai is not that baby friendly interms of ease of just stepping out with a buggy and going for a stroll - as one person said Powai is great for buggies and babies. but far to far for daddy!!! If you choose the b candy area try and get the company to get you a membership of the b candy club. It will be a life saver in those days when you are feeling tired and run down by the city!!! There is the parent and toddler group that meets over the city in folks home. You should be able to get good quality child care and things will be good. It will be a great experience for you all just bring bags of humour

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