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I would definitely bring a stroller. You can use it to haul a lot of stuff around, ESP the carseat.

I wouldn't bring a huge supply or diapers, just buy whatever they sell over in England. If you've had a lot of fit problems then you can probably contact pampers to see if what they have is the same as what you use at home.

Yes bring all the formula you'll need. I'd bring 2 bottles, no more.

I probably wouldn't bring the pnp. I don't have one but they look so bulky and heavy! I have a bjorn crib I took to Asia twice, which I thought was overkill at times. I'd ask your relatives could borrow one for you. Good luck!

@wheres_c: yes, definitely use the cart. What I did was check the luggage and gate check the stroller and carseat (which I didn't check in case there was an empty seat next to me). At baggage claim I'd grab a cart, load my suitcase, stroller, carseat, diaper bag (I brought a big one so I didn't have to have a separate carry-on).

@mrsmate: take the stroller, it is invaluable. Check the luggage at the airport and keep the stroller until you get to the gate. I took LO to England when she was 4.5 months old and would have died without my stroller. When I was ready to board, I put her I the bjorn and the flight attendant helped me fold the stroller.

Don't worry, everyone was really helpful and the flight attendants even held DD for me when I had to go to the bathroom. The other great thing is that there were mother baby rooms everywhere in London, it was brilliant!

We are traveling internationally this summer. We aren't going to be anywhere with relatives so this is what we are doing/maybe what you can do:

Sleep:
We are taking a bjorn travel crib (been trying to find a used one for a good deal)

Because you're going somewhere that you know people, I would have them ask around to see if someone has a pnp. On our last trip we did that and a family member had a brand new one we were able to use!

Eat:
Our LO is older so this does apply to us. For you, it all depends on how accessible you think things will be. Can you just buy formula there? If not, I don't think it would hurt to take it. I also don't think it could hurt to take your pump. I'm more in the camp of preferring to be over prepared.
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Transport:
We are taking a carseat and stroller. I think you should consider taking a stroller also, especially a lightweight umbrella one. It's helpful for carrying other stuff, like your carseat since you'll lightly gate check it (since it's free) you can use it to push your carseat around.