Kids Club Bathroom Question

[Tink&SquirtsMom]

My ds will be 3 (by about 3 weeks) by the time we board the Wonder. He is fully pottytrained. But still needs some help buttoning, or getting his pants back up fully, etc. I'm working on that part as he will need to have that down for preschool in the fall anyways. But that made me curious about the bathroom policies in the kids club for the 3-4 age group. Do they routinely take the kids to try and go, or the kids just go when they need to? How do the bathroom trips work when they are not in the kids club and are doing activities on other parts of the ship? Is an adult standing by outside in case they have any trouble (picturing ds using too much tp, or falling in )? Just any general info on the procedure would be great.

 

[burma]

Ill start by saying the staff on the wonder on our feb trip was wonderful. our oldest was 3 and she was potty trained at 2 the staff kept an eye on her not to go into all the poopy detail but when you take your child up there find a CM and have a bit of a chat. explain what you would like them to do and there should be no problems .... Now one caution they are young most of the CMs and most are not parents ... so when you do pick up the kids do a tushy check make sure everything is **** and span to prevent rash or the like ... we did not have any problems but its my wifes routine. Now get the kids to the club and enjoy some quiet time ...

 

[lbgraves]

Also, they have child sized bathrooms so they will be able to get to everything on their own. They do have the kids go to the bathroom together every so often because they realize that if they don't take a break like that they will have more accidents. It might be once every hour or two.

 

[mickeyboat]

Your child will be directed to the bathroom to wash his hands as soon as he comes into the Club. You should use that opportunity to make sure he uses the bathroom. The counselors are not supposed to help the kids in any way in the bathroom - they should be totally self-sufficient.

They also do regular bathroom breaks in the Club - usually in between activities - where all the children line up and go to the bathroom. Make sure your son knows to ask a counselor if he needs to use the bathroom in the mean time.

That being said, I spent a lot of time in the Club with my girls, and I did see a counselor go in and help a child with her bathing suit. It was not the counselor who monitors the bathroom, it was someone working out in the Club - so maybe she had special permission from the parents.

I would talk to a counselor when you get to the Club. Maybe a good idea would be to dress your son in clothing that would be easy for him to pull up and fasten himself. For parents with little girls, don't have them wear a one piece bathing suit to the Club - or underneath her clothes - those are almost impossible for the kids to pull up on their own.

Have a great time.

Denae

 

[Bopperdoodle]

Last year when we went, my daughter was in the club 3 months before she was 3yrs old. She didn't have any problems. I made certain to put shorts on her that she could manage by herself. Usually just elastic around the waist. The first thing the CM's did when we arrived was to show her where the bathroom was at and to make sure they wash their hands. They really keep an eye on that. I'm not sure if they ask them very often if they need to go, but she knew to tell them. She also had her 7 yr old sister close by if she needed any help. They were not in the same group, but they were in the same room.

I don't recall them being out of the kids club at that age unless they were eating. They did go over to the lab some, but they show them where the bathroom is and make them wash hands when they enter. If they have any problems, they will page you.

 

[Rence]

My niece was very newly potty-trained when we went on our cruise. Her mother set the alarm on her watch to go off every hour or so and then she popped into the club to check and make sure her daughter went to the bathroom.

So that's another option, pop-in on a regular schedule to make sure all is going well.

 

[S&D MOM]

Someone stated the kids club let their child who was 3 months shy of 3 in the club. How did you do this? Who did you talk to?

 

[lbgraves]

If your child is completely PTd they will let them in the club on a trial basis. Just go in & talk to the club manager. It happens alot.

 

[wccruiser]

Just wondering....are the kids club bathrooms pretty clean? I know sometimes little boys "miss", so I really hope the counselors keep an eye on the floor and keep it clean....the seat too for that matter. Also, do they make sure the kids wash their hands after using the bathroom?

 

[jel0511]

For little boys, there is a little urinal in the bathroom for them to use. So, they really aren't using the toilets too much.

 

[Tink&SquirtsMom]

Thanks for all the responses.

 

[HIHO...HIHO]

I have one looong reply to this. I am sure that the CM are not to help fasten buttons or pull up pants or swimsuits for ' ' harrassment reasons. Our preschool is the same way...the 3 year old kids MUST be able to pull down, pull up and button their own clothes for this reason. More than once, my son came home with his zipper down or button undone because he struggled with it! At first I was appalled that the teacher would not help him, but as in everything, there are those who would file lawsuits just for the heck of it - but really it is about protecting the child. So, I am all for it! That is just the way it is these days!
We even learned this year that in boy scouts when they attend the camp with their dads...the dads are not allowed to sleep in the same quarters with the boys, or dress with the boys, or even help them brush their teeth! They cannot be in the bathroom together! Sounds very strange, I know! It is too bad what this world is come to!
Sorry for rambling, but to make a long story short...i don't think I would feel too comfortable with a stranger (CM) helping my child in the bathroom. I would make sure they are self-sufficient, or use easy clothing without snaps and such, or have a sibling help if possible.
I know this is a touchy situation and I am not trying to offend anyone in anyway, so please don't be. Unfortunately, this is just what we as parents have to deal with these days!

 

[Bopperdoodle]

S&D Mom, I just signed her up a usual (in person). At that time they would talk with each person when they gave you your pager. I told the CM that she had been potty trained for a long time and rarely had any accidents. She was use a daycare enviroment and if they had any problems at all, I would come get her. Having a sibling in the 7 & 8 yo group may have helped. I do know that she had a great time. We leave in 2 weeks and it's all she talks about. She says she can't wait to go to the clubhouse.