What to Pack for Thailand With a Baby: What We Actually Used
Packing for Thailand with a baby felt completely different from packing for any trip we'd taken before.
We were going for a month. It was going to be hot. We didn't know how easy diapers, baby food, laundry or other supplies would be to find. And because we were travelling with an eight-month-old, it was very tempting to pack for every possible scenario.
The good news?
We needed far less than we thought.
After travelling around Thailand with Parker, there were a handful of things we used constantly, some things we were very glad we'd brought from home, and plenty we could easily have left behind.
If you're wondering what to pack for Thailand with a baby, here's what we'd bring if we were doing the trip again tomorrow.
Is Koh Phaluai Worth Visiting? Our Honest Experience Staying Four Nights on Thailand's Quietest Island
If you're researching Koh Phaluai, you've probably noticed something frustrating: there isn't much information available.
Before our trip, we spent hours searching for blog posts, reviews, and travel guides, trying to answer some pretty basic questions.
Can you actually stay on the island?
Is it worth spending the night, or should you just visit on a day tour?
What is there to do?
After four nights on Koh Phaluai with our eight-month-old son, Parker, we finally have those answers.
Koh Phaluai isn't for everyone. There are no luxury resorts, no beach clubs, very little Wi-Fi, and only a handful of places to stay.
But if you're looking for somewhere to completely disconnect and experience one of Thailand's most peaceful islands, it might become one of your favourite places too.
Koh Samui With a Baby: Honest Tips From Parents Who Actually Did It
When we started planning our parental leave trip to Thailand, Koh Samui quickly rose to the top of our list. Beautiful beaches, family-friendly resorts, warm weather, and a relaxed pace made it seem like the perfect destination for traveling with a baby.
After spending time exploring different parts of the island with our son Parker, we can confidently say that Koh Samui exceeded our expectations.
If you're considering visiting Koh Samui with a baby or toddler, here's everything we learned during our stay.
Where to Stay in Koh Samui with a Baby
One of the things we loved most about Koh Samui was how different each area felt. During our month in Thailand, we stayed in three completely different accommodations around the island: a beachfront mud villa, a private pool villa, and a budget-friendly beachfront hotel near Fisherman's Village.
Each offered something unique, and each suited a different style of family travel. If you're planning a trip to Koh Samui with a baby or toddler, here's our honest experience at all three.
Thailand With a Baby: Complete Family Travel Guide
Thailand is one of those destinations that looks perfect on Instagram: turquoise water, beachside massages, incredible food, and affordable luxury.
But when you’re traveling with a baby, the real question becomes: is it actually worth it-or just too hard?
We recently travelled to Thailand with our baby, and I’m going to break down exactly what it was like—the good, the hard parts, and whether we’d do it again.
