We are going to Hong Kong tomorrow. The hubby, baby, and myself, for yet another work-related event. It has been awhile since my last visit to Hong Kong. Let us see how difficult/ easy it is to go around with baby J. I will chronicle it after I get back.
But before we even get there, I have to pack for the trip first, rehearsing in my mind all the previous trips we've been on and thinking what things to bring along.
While packing our stuff, I am once again reminded of the many things I need to bring for baby J, even if we are just going to be away for four days.
I would like to share with you what I normally pack for every trip. This may help you on your trips too.
1. Clothes - pajamas, sleep bag, jacket, playtime clothes, "going-out" clothes (depending on the country's weather), matching shoes, matching hair accessories, swimsuit, warmer, hat
2. Diapers
3. Bath kit - towel, diaper rash cream, shampoo, soap, travelling tub
4. medical kit
5. home-made baby food
6. bottles, spoons, sterilizer, bottle brush, dish washing soap, sponge
7. teethers
8. bibs
9. breast pump
10. personal care kit - nail cutter, nail file, tooth brush
Now that I am writing it down, it does not seem to be a very long list. But, trust me, it's harder than it looks on paper. Those ten items are also quite heavy. We normally need one luggage purely for baby's stuff while hubby and I share one. No wonder I hear many parents complaining about the difficulties of travelling with a baby in tow. I do understand where they are coming from. But, despite all these very tedious, detailed preparation, I would still choose to travel with my baby anytime than leave her behind. Especially now that separation anxiety is part of her developmental milestone.
But before we even get there, I have to pack for the trip first, rehearsing in my mind all the previous trips we've been on and thinking what things to bring along.
While packing our stuff, I am once again reminded of the many things I need to bring for baby J, even if we are just going to be away for four days.
I would like to share with you what I normally pack for every trip. This may help you on your trips too.
1. Clothes - pajamas, sleep bag, jacket, playtime clothes, "going-out" clothes (depending on the country's weather), matching shoes, matching hair accessories, swimsuit, warmer, hat
2. Diapers
3. Bath kit - towel, diaper rash cream, shampoo, soap, travelling tub
4. medical kit
5. home-made baby food
6. bottles, spoons, sterilizer, bottle brush, dish washing soap, sponge
7. teethers
8. bibs
9. breast pump
10. personal care kit - nail cutter, nail file, tooth brush
Now that I am writing it down, it does not seem to be a very long list. But, trust me, it's harder than it looks on paper. Those ten items are also quite heavy. We normally need one luggage purely for baby's stuff while hubby and I share one. No wonder I hear many parents complaining about the difficulties of travelling with a baby in tow. I do understand where they are coming from. But, despite all these very tedious, detailed preparation, I would still choose to travel with my baby anytime than leave her behind. Especially now that separation anxiety is part of her developmental milestone.
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