Talk about making the most of your maternity leave. Most people wouldn't even consider packing up their home and travelling the world, let alone do so with an 10-week-old baby - which is exactly what Karen Edwards, 31, and partner Shaun Bayes, from London, did following the birth of daughter, Esmé.
说到如何利用好产假,大部分人根本就不会考虑打点行装、环游世界,更不要说带上十周大的婴儿。现年31岁的凯伦·爱德华和她的爱人肖恩·拜尔来自伦敦,他们的女儿伊思美出生后,他们真就这么做了。
Boarding a plane when the tot was not yet three months old, the family flew across the world to explore Asia, Australia and New Zealand, for 10 months during their time off from work.
小宝宝还不足三个月大,一家人便登上了飞机满世界飞,去探索亚洲、澳大利亚和新西兰,不工作的日子里,他们周游世界达十个月之久。
Packing just one backpack between them, the family boxed away their belongings, sold their car and put their house in London up for rent - and Shaun left his job as a landscaper.
两人一个登山背包,小两口把财物装箱运走,卖了车子,把伦敦的住宅租出去;而肖恩辞了庭院设计的工作。
The overall aim is to inspire like-minded travel loving parents. It is all about incorporating your little person into your way of life.
总目标是为了鼓舞同样热爱旅行的为人父母者,其实就是让你的小宝宝融入你们的生活中。
KAREN'S TIPS ON TRAVELLING AROUND THE WORLD WITH A BABY
凯伦就如何带娃环球旅行给了几条重要建议
1. Plan ahead - Check out the areas you're planning to visit.
1.提前规划:准备去哪里,做好攻略。
2. Pack less - There are things that we took that we could have done without.
2.轻装出行:我们所带的物品都是非带不可的。
3. Bring a harness - You will definitely need some kind of baby-wearing contraption.
3.带上背带:宝宝的穿戴设备一定用得上。
4. Take new small toys -Load up the iPad with apps for little ones on plane journeys.
4.带些崭新的小玩具:苹果平板电脑上给小孩装好各种应用供飞机旅行之需。
5. Pack enough supplies - Bring lots of baby's favourite snacks.
5.补给品装足:多带点宝宝爱吃的零嘴。
6. Don't over do it with nappies - You can get them when you get there.
6.不用带太多纸尿裤:到地儿了买得到。
7. Try and breastfeed - It is not fully known if mum passes on immunity from travel vaccinations. However with all the other benefits you would think it does something.
7.尝试着母乳喂养:尚不知妈妈接种旅行疫苗后宝宝是否一样有免疫力,但母乳的其它好处会让你觉得确实不同一般。
8. Don't miss out on experiences - You can take turns with things such as diving and snorkelling.
8.有些体验不容错过:你可以换换花样,体验跳水和浮潜。
9. Never be scared - Let your baby try local foods to develop their palate.
9.不要害怕:让你的宝宝尝尝当地食物、开启味蕾。