There is large Supermarket on the road from the airport to the resorts. You can stock up on diapers and other baby items there.

For any kind of travel with my kids, I make up an emergency medical kit with a thermometer/alcohol wipes/vaseline, tylenol/advil, antiseptic, band-aids, etc. I've never not needed it...

For our trips abroad we brought both our Ergo AND an inexpensive stroller. Pretty much anything else can be found on the road. (Just keep reminding yourself that everyone, all over the world has babies!!)

We have traveled with our daughter (who is 3 years old now) 3 times to Fiji and Hawaii, and multiple places throughout the US. Abroad travel is not much different than local travel, and shouldn't require much more planning than you have done in the past. Yes, the ergo is perfect to travel with, especially through the airport, since it keeps your hands free. Yes, bring your car seat if you plan on being in a car. I would also invest in a lightweight stroller base, which can be used with your car seat. I can't recall the brand name, but there is an aluminum stroller base available that is around $100 i think, and all car seats click into it. You can check both the stroller and the car seat at the terminal. You should also bring a port a crib. Also, make sure you check with your daughter's pediatrician about shots recommended for abroad travel. You might also want to bring some of her favorite snacks or treats, that would otherwise be hard to find abroad. I don't think you need to bring any toys, or safety items. You will constantly be on the move, and probably won't be in your room all that often. Although bringing playdoh on the plane will keep her occupied for hours. If in doubt about what to bring you can always google, baby rental equipment in Aruba, for information. There is usually always a rental service at hotels for baby items, or online for most destinations. Good luck, and enjoy traveling with your family. It sucks when they turn two, and they can no longer travel for free!

Ask the hotel what they have for you to borrow, you might be surprised...we've been in hotels with jogging strollers, exersaucers, even baby tubs! Nicer hotels will often give small bottles of baby wash and baby lotion, too.

I would use the stroller for the airport and for travel. Our little ones would fall asleep while strolling and it made everything much easier. If you want to stop for a cup of coffee...you get to sit down, too. With the carrier, my littles one would wake up if I sat down.

Baby's Away rentals operates in many resort areas, but I don't know about Aruba...

just in case you didnt know, if you arent planning on buying a airplane ticket for her you should take along her birth cert. without a ticket she wont be on the list of passengers and you wouldnt want to have the issue of her not being able to come home with you.

If you plan to travel a lot, especially places where you will do a lot of walking, it's probably worth investing in a nicer than really cheap umbrella stroller just for travel (something like McClaren or Combi). I never regretted purchasing mine for a trip to Paris when my first was 10 months old as it was way better for going over cobblestone streets and pushing all day than supercheap models I'd borrowed before (and saw a lot of use on subsequent trips abroad...and at home). That and an easily stowable/compact carrier (meitei, sling, etc.) should get you through the non-car transport issues. Personally, I wouldn't bother bringing a portacrib; most hotels/resorts have that type of thing to rent if you're opposed to kiddo sleeping in your bed. Birth certificate always a good idea. Maybe one toy that keeps your kid occupied for hours, but toys can always be picked up as useful and interesting travel souvenirs.

Buy a crappo umbrella stroller for sure. We did this in Eleuthra and it came in very handy.

I would also bring some play stuff, like stacking cups or a simple bucket and shovel. If you're planning on spending a lot of time at the beach you probably don't want to be shopping for toys for your kid after you've landed.

As for diapers, I would bring plenty with you. Disposable diapers are a very expensive item in many countries.

I would also bring your own lifejacket if you plan on going on/near open water.

deeboyayay - I don't understand your comment... the child should have a passport, they are going to aruba, and no airline allows you anymore to travel unless you purchase a ticket for an infant even if they sit on your lap.
I am reading on as I am travelling with my 14 month old to the UK if any good tips arise. We travelled perfectly fine all around Europe when he was 4 months, but now that he is a toddler - I don't know how it will go.

Anusha73 - That is not true. Infants under 2 do not need a purchased seat and can ride as lap infants. When you check in with the airline, they will ask the name of the lap infant and put it in the flight record. All children, regardless of age, have to have a passport for international travel.

Melissa - What you might consider 'worth it' to bring probably depends on where you are staying (hotel or house) and how long of a visit. Here is what worked for us on a one week trip in a house rental (right on the water with a lovely pool!) in Curaco with our then 10mo. We travel quite a bit, domestic and international, and my son has about 60K miles under his own FF plans!

We bought a crappy umbrella stroller but I wish we'd invested one with a better sun shade - definitely something to consider when going to the Netherland Antilles. Someone suggested the McClaren and I think that is a good choice. Also brought our Beco 4th Gen (similar to but better I think than the Ergo) and a solarveil pouch sling from Hotslings. It's nice to use in the pool for your arm's sake and as a cover perhaps for legs in the stroller.

We also brought a pack and play because our house didn't have one and we generally prefer our son to sleep in a comfy P&P with fitted sheets and padding as opposed to the cheap hard mattressed ones that hotels provide with questionably clean polyester blankets and regular sheets you have to fashion up. We also brought a set to attach to the table for eating which folds up (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ECRSXK?ie=UTF8&tag=frthca-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ECRSXK) and one of those floatie seats with a sunshade as we had a pool and spent a lot of time in the water. Target and One Step Ahead carry them in their summer pool section. Also brought a few small splash balls and other toys.

If you're renting a car, you'll want to bring a car seat of course. I would never depend on one from the rental agency - a friend's didn't have one in their son's size even though it had been reserved! I've also seen them and they are filthy and you don't know how to put them in. Not a good way to start a trip after a long flight! Starting at 8 months, we always got my son his own seat, especially for long trips - mama and child are both happier! Especially international ones seem to be more full these days so you can't always count on getting a freebie. You can always bring your car seat and gate check it if the flight is full. Less chance of it getting lost in transit though somehow Southwest managed to do it once. We use the GoGoBabyz for wheeling around the airport. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JJK9EY?ie=UTF8&tag=frthca-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000JJK9EY In our experience it fits wheels on in about 50% of the seats so you won't even have to take it on and off. There is also the CARES restraint system which we will start using once DS outgrows his Marathon, though some people use it for children around 16 months. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012E4FV8?ie=UTF8&tag=frthca-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0012E4FV8

For the flight, LOTS of snacks. Crazy amounts for you and your 14mo. And check the TSA guidelines. You can get a sippy of water through (and also breastmilk). I also throw in a some baby food and applesauce. Probably even a few juice boxes. Just make sure to unpack it and have it clearly out so TSA doesn't have a freak-out. I'm not a big fan of buying diapers when I'm traveling as I'd rather make the space than spend extra money (they are usually more expensive abroad) and time shopping for essentials instead of enjoying my trip.

BTW, you'll definitely want to look into getting good travel insurance which will cover lost luggage, if you have to stay longer due to illness, cancel your trip for illness or death in the family, flight delays, etc. It's absolutely worth it for long or international trips.

So I've written a novel - feeling chatty and extra helpful tonight I guess!

I have no experience traveling internationally with kids, but the Ergo was the best baby purchase I ever made. Ours is just now retired at 4 years old, and I'm still keeping it available because we have 4lbs more before he officially outgrows it and he still loves it (at 36lbs he's too heavy for me now)

I also highly recommend bringing her car seat, as I've heard the same thing about rental ones and many countries don't even use them.

I loved the idea of the ergo but for airport travel - especially international with all the changing and checks - I loved have a Lifft sling - basically a tube of fabric that made for super quick ins and outs and didn't cause problems with metal detectors. When you aren't using it, you can shove it quickly in a bag. I also have a bugaboo bee which is super great for travel and couldn't have managed without both a sling for hands-free stair/security/airplane navigation and stroller for having a chance of some sleep and rest for my back.

Amazon sells a variety of car seat carriers perfect for traveling through airports.

Ditto buying food/snacks/diapers on arrival. However, if you can't live without, at least they're all consumables and you don't have to lug them home.

thanks! all great great advice.

lisamfb - thanks for making me laugh! as i was writing this question i thought "this is probably one of those things only new moms worry about and i should just chill"

frogspet - i appreciate the novel:)

avimom - great rental tip which i will remember for future stateside travel (they are not international yet)

Bmoregill - i had forgotten about that supermarket! the last time i was there i was in my 20s and only bought alcohol and things to go with alcohol:)

buddyrooster,

I think you misunderstood Anusha73's comment. She mentioned lap travel. Perhaps US domestic travel is different, but for international travel, even lap children must have tickets as Anusha73 said. In my experience with different airlines, it's usually 10% of the adult's price (whereas purchasing a ticket for a seat for the child is full price). Again, domestic air travel has slightly different rules than international.