moving out with a yr old baby!!

[phil&Sue]

Hi there, we are moving out 11th May with a yr old baby on a 176 visa.

Hoping to live in Glenelg for a few months initially.

I have lots of little questions because we are moving out with a little un!! knowing nobody. So bit scarey!!

Can we get baby milk - SMA, baby foods, toys, clothes etc in Glenelg does anyone know pls??!

 

I understand Australia have a child care system, (instead of health visitors).

 

Any info greatly appreciated....

Any other families with young children fancy meeting up sometime??

 

Thanks,

Sue, Phil and baby Jack!! xx

[Guest VickyB]

Hi guys, we moved to Glengowrie with our daughter who is now 15 months last June and it's been great.

 

Feel free to ask any questions. I have seen SMA formula here although we used S26 which Hannah had no problems with switching to. We go to a great playgroup near by and Glenelg library does a song time which is good & free!

 

Currently back in Bristol visiting friends & family which is lovely, the one thing I would say is stock up on kids clothes including shoes, I can't get over how cheap as well as decent quality the clothes are here compared to Oz!!!!!

 

All the best & give us a shout when you get here if you'd like to catch up. Vicky

[Riponian]

Just wanted to say you will be absoulty fine. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I have not had to deal with nurses much just for the kids immunisations which has been easy.

 

Definately agree get at least a years worth of clothes and if you can get your little one measured up for thier first shoes from clarks before you come out.

 

Once you get yourslef into a rental put a post up and you will meet loads of people and of course through your local playgroups.

 

Good luck.

 

Michelle

[phil&Sue]

Hi Vicky

Thanks for your reply. Have a nice time in Bristol. We are in sunny Clevedon until 9th May!!!!!!

Will buy kids clothing b4hand then. Great tip.

Will try and give you a shout when we are over.

Would be good to meet up,

Sue