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PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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What a complete list!! And DH thought I was the only one anal enough to pack a lot of the items I found on this list, wait until I tell him what I found!!!
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Here's something that could eliminate multiple items on packing lists to pack that is a multi-purpose cream, Aquaphor. You can use it for cracked skin, as lip balm, diaper rashes, burns, and so many other things too, and is very safe to use for babies. It comes in a couple sizes (we usually get the tiny tubes for DS's Diaper Bag, especially for flying or the 2 oz. tubes) and keep the 15 oz. tub for home and if we take car trips. Aquaphor has been such a lifesaver for our family and is the only thing that works on DS's diaper rashes (works even better than Balmex, Desatin, & Fusion which is a prescription) and we use a tad bit on his dry/cracked lips too. I just thought I'd mention this to anyone who hasn't tried Aquaphor or know about it. It's great and really could take away the need for a couple extra toiletries needed to be packed when traveling.
That looks like what I just printed out, I love that there are more people like me out there. Something that's worked for us were 'disposable' ponchos. We pick up cheap ones for about .50 and either hand them off to someone in line or toss them when were done. that way we don't have to get the wet ones back into the bag or load down the stroller with 5 wet ponchos.
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Disney Vacation Specialist Magical Memories Travel Chelsey
Chelsey, where do you find disposable ponchos especially that cheap? That I'd be interested in finding before DH and I take our trip to Disney for our Belated Disneymoon. That is such a wonderful idea. When we go on trips for DS, we also get a rain cover for his stroller which always comes with us so everything doesn't get soaked.
Thank you for putting together all this information! I was making a list of my own things to bring but after reading over your list ... I see there are still more items I should pack.
I really do appreciate it, Mahalo!
I have just learned about a new laundry product perfect for Disney travel!!!! It is a Purex 3 in 1 it is a sheet that you put in the washer, the water releases the detergent and fabric softener, then you transfer it with your clothes to the dryer and it acts as your "bounce" sheet! Can't wait to try it on our upcoming trip!! No spilling or possible leaks!
Great list - now I feel like I have some guidelines! One thing I didn't see (or missed) but noted somewhere along the way was two-way radios ... will be using my brothers to keep track of my family at the parks!
Does anyone know if distilled water is available anywhere at Disney World. I have to have it for my CPAP and we are flying so I can't bring the water with me.
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