Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Planning & Practicalities
Sri Lankan hotels and guesthouses invariably have triple and family rooms, plus extra beds
can be supplied on demand. Baby beds and highchairs (in restaurants), however, are in
short supply.
For very young children, the dilemma is to bring either a backpack carrier or a pram/stroller.
If you can, bring both. Prams are tough going on uneven or nonexistent footpaths, but are
worthwhile in Colombo and Kandy.
Check if your hired car (with driver) has a child's seat. If not, you can get one in Colombo.
Buy pharmaceutical supplies, imported baby food and disposable nappies at Cargills Food
City and Keells supermarkets throughout the country.
Breastfeeding in public is accepted, but parents will struggle with finding dedicated baby-
changing rooms. It's not a major problem as it's acceptable for toddlers to be naked in pub-
lic.
Rabies and animal-borne parasites are present in Sri Lanka, so keep children away from
stray animals, including cats, dogs and monkeys.
Bring suncream and children's mosquito repellent with you; you won't find it in Sri Lanka.
