Ibiza with a 1 year old.

Pete

Pete

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Hi,
Sar & I are planning an over due trip to Ibiza in June 07 but after several full on 8O 8O holidays to the White Island we have now returning with our Son, Dylan. At this time he will be 14 months old.

We don’t like the “:evil: package holiday:evil: ” type of holiday (:evil: Karaoke :evil: the full money on stage:evil:) as entertainment but prefer a quiet hotel just on the outskirts of San An (within walking distance of Sun Set Strip).

Dose anyone know of any hotels with Baby sitting?

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Any tips on what to do, as we are planning a trip or two to Bora Bora.

Thanks,
Pete, Sar & Dylan.
 
Hi Pete,

My baby Lottie is 13 months old now. Although I live here, it is not easy to get a babysitter. I think most hotels offer a babysitting service but do a search on google for 'babysitting hotels ibiza' and it will come up with lots of places.

I have been to Bora Bora several times recently and Lottie came along. I bought a travel cot for about €40 (half price due to a water mark!) and keep it in the car all the time. It's a bit heavy but is a god send. Don't attempt to go to the beach with nothing to keep the baby contained or you will be exhausted by the end of the day.

I usually set up the travel cot about four rows back from the bar so that I can enjoy the music but Lottie's ears aren't damaged. Ear plugs are a good idea though. She has lots of rattles and musical things and really enjoys seeing people dancing and even joins in herself.

Babies are people magnets and very soon in the day you will have people wanting to help out so you can have a dance on the tables!

If you run out of milk the bar will top a bottle up for you.

I take Lottie to bars and restaurants too and let her sleep in her buggy when she gets tired. I went to a party a while ago and Lottie slept in the buggy for hours until it was time to go home. I'm lucky as my baby sleeps like a rock. It's good for her to learn to sleep wherever I put her down. Of course, you can't get drunk :(

In Ibiza and Spain in general, it's normal to take your kids and babies out with you. Don't worry what people think. Not many people will think badly of you and those who do are just not accustomed to the way of life here. Babies and children should fit into your life and not the other way around. Besides, they LOVE being around adults who are having fun.

As long as they are warm, have food and are not in danger....it's ok. Babies are really quite easy as long as you don't make it difficult.

Think Ibizan and not English ;)
 
Mr Super Moderator,

My baby was never out of either my sight or my friends sight.

I was expecting a comment like that.

I do hope you don't have babies or children as they would be bored to death with you being around all the time.

Passing your baby around is good for adults and babies alike.
 
Hannah said:
Mr Super Moderator,

My baby was never out of either my sight or my friends sight.

I was expecting a comment like that.

I do hope you don't have babies or children as they would be bored to death with you being around all the time.

Passing your baby around is good for adults and babies alike.
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I don't think it's about being around your kids all the time, but Bora Bora it's not a place that everybody will find acceptable for a baby.

Don't get that agressive, everybody is entitled to an opinion
 
I wasn't being aggressive. I was smiling the whole time, just like Lottie when she goes to Bora Bora.

Besides, I don't worry if I don't have everyone's approval when it comes to how I care for Lottie.

I hear they've banned conker fights in Schools in Britain now. It won't be long before kids are not allowed to suck lollies in case they choke.

I believe in getting kids out there and seeing what the world is all about. If you keep partying a secret, when they are old enough to party they will probably go beserk.
 
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looks like your far enough away from the reprobates (me being one when i'm there ;) ) who frequent bora bora, I've seen many a family with children near by and its never crossed my mind that they shouldn't be there, people forget sometimes is just a beach with a bar which plays stonking music! as long as your baby is happy and your comfortable with it then you enjoy yourself!
 
'Babies and children should fit into your life and not the other way around.'

On its own, this probably sounds a bit selfish. However, someone made that comment to me shortly after I gave birth. At the time I disagreed but have come to realise its meaning. It has encouraged me to continue with my life as best I can. My baby HAS to fit into my life because my life cannot change a great deal. I still have to work, do the shopping, clean the house, cook.... My baby has to go along with whatever I am doing as there's no-one to half the load.

I think that it is a shame many families end up stuck in front of the TV every evening when they could all be going out once in a while. In Britain, children are either banned from pubs or banished to horrible, noisy grotos. So many young adults in Britian have very little contact with children because of it and those with children can end up feeling like the fun is over for them and can begrudge parenthood. In Spain, children are included in everything. Why should those with children be seperated from those who don't? Everyone should have fun together....to a degree;)

In addition to that, if I get the opportunity to go to a party or the beach, Lottie fits into my plans. If I want to go to a bar at 11pm for one hour, Lottie comes along too even if it means her having a sleep before I go and a sleep when we come back. This doesn't happen often but when it does she has a good time being cooed over by everyone.

I don't get many chances to go out (have friends staying at the mo) so when I do, I try my best to get out there.

There is a saying which my grandparents used to say...'Take care of the mother and the mother will take care of everyone else'.

I know that if I am happy and out and about, Lottie benefits.
 
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Right,
so we are defo going to bora bora 06.20078) 8) 8)

Any other good bits of advice:?:
 
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Your baby looks very happy and well looked after in that pic. You obviously idolize her and wouldn’t let any harm come to her. Bora bora is on a beach and its for everyone where as a bar club etc isn’t. Once she’s far enough back I don’t see a problem.

I have seen people with there babies at Festivals ( in the dance tents and off there heads at that too) and that just makes me sick. I couldn’t believe it. I felt so sorry for the poor little thing. Although she was smiling all day with nutters mashed out of it coming up to say hello its no place for a baby.
 
I saw a woman with a baby no more than 6 months old, INSIDE of Bora Bora at 8pm when the music was at its loudest. The poor little mite was even dressed in a "Space" t-shirt and was being bounced on this stupid wench's knee looking petrified. No earplugs on to protect him/her either. Shocking. 8O
 
Arrived home this evening from a week in a beautiful villa just outside San Josep (KM10)

Another couple went with us with their 2 kids, and that enabled Jimbo (my mate) and me to go to We Love Space closing last Sunday (met with Zarbtron, Buckley & Grego) and the ladies to hit Ibiza Town on another night. Was going to do Pacha on Thursday but a few of us were suffering the effects of lots of sun... (back & shoulders like a lobster , will I EVER learn?!:roll::lol: )

Anyway, the long and short of it is that going with another couple and their kids was great as 4 adults can keep kids amused much more easily than two and it really helps having someone else there in the morning so you're not up at 7am EVERY day!

BUT

I learnt a lot this week, especially that I must have very different expectations of a holiday that involves a youngster. Gone are the days of a total relaxation, carefree holiday. Once I got my head around that, I had a lot of fun.

Will post some pics and a review in the next few days.. :)
 
Jam Man said:
Arrived home this evening from a week in a beautiful villa just outside San Josep (KM10)

Another couple went with us with their 2 kids, and that enabled Jimbo (my mate) and me to go to We Love Space closing last Sunday (met with Zarbtron, Buckley & Grego) and the ladies to hit Ibiza Town on another night. Was going to do Pacha on Thursday but a few of us were suffering the effects of lots of sun... (back & shoulders like a lobster , will I EVER learn?!:roll::lol: )

Anyway, the long and short of it is that going with another couple and their kids was great as 4 adults can keep kids amused much more easily than two and it really helps having someone else there in the morning so you're not up at 7am EVERY day!

BUT

I learnt a lot this week, especially that I must have very different expectations of a holiday that involves a youngster. Gone are the days of a total relaxation, carefree holiday. Once I got my head around that, I had a lot of fun.

Will post some pics and a review in the next few days.. :)
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Phil and I kept looking at our watches on Monday morning and laughing about how wobbly you must have been feeling with a 1 year old to look after Space..... glad the holiday went well - cant wait to read the review and see the photos ...8) 8) 8)
 
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