As previously mentioned, Seff was kept grounded, not going to the shopping malls before he's 3months old. But the hotel stays has started since he's 2 months old, with lotsa hotel criteria to consider (also previously mentioned)

We wanted hotel without carpets and should be new(er); not dated

The first and second hotel stay are just a 2D1N stay -so a luggage is enough for this little family of 3 -my husband, Seff and I

2D1N stay is just easy -the parents know exactly what to wear; and the remaining room is for baby stuffs (also has many room for even spare clothes -I packed 6pair of clothes for just a 2D1N hehe)

So we step up the challenge to a 3D2N stay with very mininal packing -thought this could help us planning for a longer/further away trip (travel overseas, perhaps in the future?)

Packing done into a cabin sized luggage + 1 diaper bag ONLY and here are what we bring along :

Inside the luggage to give clearer view of the different sections of mommy's, babah's and Seff's

The baby travel must-haves are:

1. Diapers : 30 + 10 pcs

2. Baby skincare (if overseas would bring travel sized, but this time its local so mommy favours pump type hehe)

3. Swaddle : 3 pcs (also functions as blanket/nursing cover)

4. Clothes : 5 short sleeves + 4 sleepsuits

5. Nappy sacks : 1 pack

6. Wet wipes : 1 pack (80pcs)

7. Mosquitoes repellent* (baby safe)

8. Natural disinfectant* (upon checked in to the hotel, I usually spray these all across the room just to ensure more protection for the baby)

9. Grooming essentials & meds (can add pcm too but Seff has been great so far -never catch a fever post-jab, so moms should know her baby better here)

10. Pouch for bonnet/bib/socks/mitten : 3-4 pairs (but haven't used any. Sleepsuits brought mostly got integrated feet) 

*mommy's personal fave

You might be wondering why is there no pack of diapers inside our luggage? As also previously mentioned, I am using Bambo Nature diapers and they are considerably thin, thus fits perfectly into my Jujube B.F.F diaper bag

The diaper bag also fits toys & baby grooming essentials. I think its wise to bring these inside the diaper bag -knowing these comes in handy if we were to travel overseas/long time spent in airport. So the luggage (all checked in), are strictly for clothes

This time it would be a little heavy, so it's daddy duty! Hehe

The grooming essentials are :

Ear thermometer, nasal aspirator, nail clipper, hair brush and diaper cream are my baby essentials

Please note that this very packing checklist is true if your baby is feeding on demand, direct latch and is breastfed. So the supply is readily THERE -no need breastpump/collecting cup, bottles, storage bottles/bags, baby safe bottle cleaner, bottle and nipple brush, ice packs, insulated bag, God, the list is long!

(Which will be different too once Seff has started his solid journey, I believe)

Until then, hope this helps!

(you, or me in the future wondering again what to pack with probably a new baby LOL)