I brought my daughter back to HK when she was 1 year old. She was light (18lbs) at that time, so I usually use a baby carrier (max load is around 21 lbs). I would not suggest using an umbrella stroller because your son will eat dust at the end.
If you go to those big shopping malls, can sometimes can lend the baby stroller for an hour.
Not every mall has nursery - baby changing room. Only those targetting family would have them, i.e. Shatin New Town Plaza Phase 3, Ocean Terminal (the one with Toys R Us), the baby superstore "Ho Fa" has changing room. You will prepare to bring a changing pad and just change him on a bench. Even they have these kind facilities, there are always a lot of people waiting in line.
You can bring an umbrella stroller if you have more than one person going out with you. It's good to carry the goods you bought even the baby doesn't sit.
For public transportation, don't expect they would provide you the handicape access because people are so busy and other passengers may #$%!! you. I usually go out with a family member, so one person fold the umbrella stroller and I carry the baby to the bus or up and down the escalator.
Hong Kong is different from Vancouver. Better bring someone along when you go out. My son is now 2.5 months old. We always go out with someone, either dad or bunbun.
If your purpose to go back HK is visiting relatives, so why you need to go travel around? Since you will stay there for long time, wait your relatives are free, then you dont need to worry how to bring your child out. Or put the child in temporary childcare/drop in program.
Thanks Bryan-mom. He is really too BIG and too heavy. :evil: I've been trying to stop him drinking too much, but still.... keep growing
xother,
I don't really understand Of couse, I need to take him out to visit my relatives and friends, others wants to see see my son. Therefore, I can't leave him in childcare. I couldn't ask everyone of my relatives and friends to come pick us up.
yams,
If you go out to meet your relatives, then simly use "baby carrier" to keep him as close as you. If you go on off-peak time, you usually will have a seat.
I believe no matter how heavy your child is, the parent can lift them regardless. We have some hidden power!
I was with my daughter in HK till she is 10months old and I dont see any difficulties to travel as long as she is close to me.
I believe you are also from HK, you should know all HK women are doing that all time. Or you think they are all travel with their own car?