We have found that with baby stuff, having the proper equipment is essential, especially when traveling. We wrote about our BabyEssentials list previously, but we have some revised observations now that we’re past the baby stage and have a very tall 2-year-old.
Since we don’t have a car, we walk a minimum of 5 miles per day and about half of that with the stroller. Our small umbrella stroller, which we loved, broke just before we left for the USA in December, so we brought another one here that we had in storage. Unfortunately with our daughter at the upper weight limit of this new stroller stroller, it is impossible to navigate these treacherous sidewalks and our daily travels are a pain, not to mention increasingly dangerous as the wheels like to get stuck. Thankfully, we’ve found a great alternative and we’ve picked up a Mountain Buggy Urban Stroller
One thing that we planned for perfectly is a car seat (~that unfortunately doesn’t get much use here). When our daughter grew out of her sweet little baby seat at 9 months, we graduated directly to the Sunshine Kids Radian80 Convertible Car Seat
Yes, we bring this car seat through airports and on the plane with us. It’s heavy, but it makes for a well-behaved kid in her own, familiar seat. When not in use, we fold it and store it in a suitcase. Can’t do that with any other car seat!
Surprising as it may seem, the Radian 80 also fit rear-facing into the back seat of our Mini Cooper when we were living in the USA. I wasn’t sure that the combination of a tall car seat and a small car would work, but it did and at 5′-10″ tall, I could still squeeze into the front passenger seat.
We learned our lesson with the stroller. Montevideo sidewalks are a beast to navigate and very hard on strollers. Our first stroller had a good run of 9 hard months here. Kids equipment to purchase new in Montevideo is expensive and many times not the best quality. Plan ahead and purchase in advance (before you get to MVD) when looking for the big items necessary to travel with babies, toddlers and even older kids.
I’ve been walking past Deli Singer for weeks. Just a few blocks away from our house and right across the street from the grocery store that we frequent, this place is a gold mine. It’s always closed when I tend to walk by (weekdays between 2-4 PM) but Friday evening we found it open. 
Furnished apartments/houses generally come with everything from furniture to artwork, dishes to brooms. Ours was no different. There were things here that I never would have expected in the house we rented: curtains on every window, a vacuum, new kitchen towels, place mats and tablecloths, a bucket, gardening tools just to name a few. I figured that furnished meant just furnished. I did not think that furnished meant EVERYTHING! Most of the items in our place are new as well, so I can’t complain. Our landlord keeps asking us if we need anything else. We purchased a clothes line to string in the back courtyard and then learned that he would have taken care of it. 
with baby rail and cushion. Packs flat. You can adjust the seat/foot rest to grow with the child and eventually become a standard chair that holds up to 300 lbs. Is a great design and we’ll use it forever. We have a 2008 model in red with the white baby rail and art stripe cushion. The 2009 models are changed slightly so be sure the chair and accessories work together. 
The only car seat that has a metal frame, FOLDS flat for storage/transit (great for getting through airports and into airplane seats) and fits up to an 80 lb kid. No booster seats here! This will be the only seat we’ll ever need.
I mentioned this one in a previous post and it really has been incredible. Set up takes about 30 seconds and pack up takes about a minute. Weighs a mere 11 lbs and comes with a sturdy bag that can be airport checked, or packed in a suitcase. Geneva loves the thing and we are still using it. I wanted to get a “real” crib when we got settled down here but I am starting to reconsider if we really should get anything else.
and several packs of wipes to get through the first few weeks
Comes with a storage bag and shoulder strap. Great for checking it at the airport. We left our larger stroller behind and brought this one to MVD both times. Was great when G was 3 months old and still great now with that she’s 16 months old. 
I brought two 8.5 oz bottles and wish I had more because I use it as a face cleanser, too. I like this because it is unscented, biodegradable and tear free. 
Safety 1st Kirby Inflatable Tub
Lots of hotel rooms and houses here only have showers (but they do have hand-showers). I received the tip to bring an inflatable tub when we visited a family here from Canada. It’s been wonderful.
Cloth storage bins that fold flat. I had used this style for my socks/tank tops, etc before baby and ended up getting two for Brad in blue and several for Geneva in a deep pink color. They’re great for toys, books and clothes (or the baby, as pictured at the top of this post) and once again, packs flat for transit. 
This is the walker version with holes for little feet, rather than just the sack for infants. It will be great for cool nights where blankets get frequently kicket off. I got the 2-3T size and it is huge on our tall girl. Something to grow into!
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Webcams are a must to stay in contact with the grandparents and other family back home via Skype. We purchased one for us and 4 to give as Christmas presents this past year. The reviews for this camera are outstanding and we have had the best experience with this after returning a previous webcam and giving others grief after also purchasing another brand of webcam. This is the best!
I just went to the grocery store this afternoon. We’re always walking so I can’t buy too much each time I go to the store. I tend to go there almost every day for a little something but it’s two blocks away from us, so not a big deal. Today I wanted to have a “Te Completa” (tea or coffee with croissants, cakes and little sandwiches) at home and needed some little bakery goodies to do that.