For Kris first oversea trip, we didn't want to venture anywhere far for fear that we as first time dad and mum cant handle.
So, we decided on a 3D2N short stay at Turi Beach, Batam for a start.
I didn't know what to pack for a baby and so I packed all the needs, wants and "in case" items in our luggage and so that explain a 30KGs trolley luggage for 2 adults and 1 baby.
Lessons learnt from the trip
Check-in has to be immediately when you reach the resort as the baby needs to rest. We made the mistake of taking the earlier ferry thinking that we will have lunch and explore the resort when we reach. BIG MISTAKE. Kris was feeling sleepy, grouchy from the weather and to make matter worst, there are no baby care room in the resort and thus no diaper change. We zoomed right into our room after we got the keys, took a quick shower and Kris was snoring away so was papa.
Bring at least 2 extra days of food, snacks, diapers and clothes for the little one.
Bring some snacks, instant noodles, books, magazines for yourself. The little one might decide to call off the night at 6pm. Room service can be a bore at times.
Bring familiar toys and board books to keep the little one occupied.
Prepare a mini first aid kit for minor cuts and bruises. I suffered a splinter on my toe and couldn't find any first aid kit thus had to request for a mini sewing kit to help extract the splinter.
Bring your own water supply for the little one if you are afraid. I'm not sure whether the tap water sanitation is suitable nor the regular distilled water and so to play safe, we decide to lug over enough water for the little one.
So, we decided on a 3D2N short stay at Turi Beach, Batam for a start.
I didn't know what to pack for a baby and so I packed all the needs, wants and "in case" items in our luggage and so that explain a 30KGs trolley luggage for 2 adults and 1 baby.
Lessons learnt from the trip
Check-in has to be immediately when you reach the resort as the baby needs to rest. We made the mistake of taking the earlier ferry thinking that we will have lunch and explore the resort when we reach. BIG MISTAKE. Kris was feeling sleepy, grouchy from the weather and to make matter worst, there are no baby care room in the resort and thus no diaper change. We zoomed right into our room after we got the keys, took a quick shower and Kris was snoring away so was papa.
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Bring some snacks, instant noodles, books, magazines for yourself. The little one might decide to call off the night at 6pm. Room service can be a bore at times.
Bring familiar toys and board books to keep the little one occupied.
Prepare a mini first aid kit for minor cuts and bruises. I suffered a splinter on my toe and couldn't find any first aid kit thus had to request for a mini sewing kit to help extract the splinter.
Bring your own water supply for the little one if you are afraid. I'm not sure whether the tap water sanitation is suitable nor the regular distilled water and so to play safe, we decide to lug over enough water for the little one.
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