Swim diapers in the pools. Enforced? Or not?

[cornish pixie]

What is it they say "you can choose your friends but not your family"
Hope you enjoy your cruise

 

[over50visits]

Disney has several "rules" such as swim diapers, dress code, saving seats, taking flash pictures, etc. All are common courtesy, and it is a shame they have to even think about "enforcing" them. Unfortunately there are those who are entitled to swim/eat/sit as they wish, so the enforcement does fall on Disney's shoulders. This one is a HUGE health issue, so onions to those who ignore it, and roses to other guests and Disney who stop it!

 

[CherylSue]

Reminds me of:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th_aBzrV37M

Thanks for the laugh! I really needed that this morning!

 

[tinkerbell2181]

I'm just curious, is this rule posted somewhere very obvious? Like on a big sign by the pools? I don't question that this is the rule. However, this is not something I would have just guessed because children with swim diapers have been allowed at all the public parks/pools that we have went to. As the other poster pointed out, this is allowed in WDW. My LO (17 months) has yet to go #2 in a swim diaper, lol, not to give TMI. So I never gave too much thought to it.

I personally wouldn't put my toddler who is not potty trained in the pool now that I know this is the rule, it makes sense in a confined space like that. She will have fun in the splash zone I am sure. It just seems like most people here immediately jump to the conclusion that people are being rude and not following the rules on purpose, so that makes me wonder if this rule is posted and very obvious? Could it just be a mistake/misinformation for most people who take their baby/toddler into the pool? If I didn't read these boards I would not have been aware of this even though I have looked at a ton of information on DCL's website (most people don't read every little thing).

Obviously the OP's SIL is informed though, and that is just plain rude of her to not care. Good luck on a cruise with that one!

 

[Makayna]

I'm just curious, is this rule posted somewhere very obvious? Like on a big sign by the pools? I don't question that this is the rule. However, this is not something I would have just guessed because children with swim diapers have been allowed at all the public parks/pools that we have went to. As the other poster pointed out, this is allowed in WDW. My LO (17 months) has yet to go #2 in a swim diaper, lol, not to give TMI. So I never gave too much thought to it.

I personally wouldn't put my toddler who is not potty trained in the pool now that I know this is the rule, it makes sense in a confined space like that. She will have fun in the splash zone I am sure. It just seems like most people here immediately jump to the conclusion that people are being rude and not following the rules on purpose, so that makes me wonder if this rule is posted and very obvious? Could it just be a mistake/misinformation for most people who take their baby/toddler into the pool? If I didn't read these boards I would not have been aware of this even though I have looked at a ton of information on DCL's website (most people don't read every little thing).

Obviously the OP's SIL is informed though, and that is just plain rude of her to not care. Good luck on a cruise with that one!

It's on the DCL website. Even before coming to this site, I'd known about this rule because of DCL's statement on their web page. So, I do think they make a "good faith" effort to inform guests of this policy, but like you said, not all parents are going to scour the website looking for things like this. But at the same time, I'm not sure what else Disney could do to get the word out. Not sure if there are signs up at the pool or not.

From the website:

Young Children at Mickey's Pool
The United States Public Health Service requires that only children who are toilet trained be permitted to enter swimming pools onboard cruise ships. Children under 3 years of age who are not toilet trained are welcome to enjoy the Splash Zone next to Mickey's Pool. This special play area has been designed exclusively for the enjoyment of children wearing swim diapers.

Coast Guard personal flotation devices (PFDs), water wings and flotation sewn into bathing suits can be brought onboard and are permitted in Mickey's Pool. However, floats, rafts and fun noodles will not be allowed onboard.

 

[Makayna]

Another thing about this, I think it'd be A LOT harder to catch boys breaking this rule (or rather parents of boys, since the boys themselves wouldn't know any better) because it'd be a lot easier to hide a swim diaper in a pair of swim trunks than it would in a skin-tight bathing suit, which is what girls normally wear. I wonder if any parents of girls have ever complained about that.

 

[tinkerbell2181]

Another thing about this, I think it'd be A LOT harder to catch boys breaking this rule (or rather parents of boys, since the boys themselves wouldn't know any better) because it'd be a lot easier to hide a swim diaper in a pair of swim trunks than it would in a skin-tight bathing suit, which is what girls normally wear. I wonder if any parents of girls have ever complained about that.

Not necessarily, my daughter has a one piece bathing suit that totally hides the swim diaper, I like this one for pictures

All my friends have boys just about and you can still usually see the top of the swim diaper in their swimming trunks. They are pretty large since the sizes are very generic usually (s, m, l).

 

[Jerseymomof2]

OP inform your SIL of the rule and suggest that she push her cruise out far enough that her youngest will be potty trained. That is what we did. I made sure my youngest will be over 4 yrs old (figuring that he will be potty trained by then) Just to try to make it easier on our family so we all could be at the same pool togeather.

Another thing about this, I think it'd be A LOT harder to catch boys breaking this rule (or rather parents of boys, since the boys themselves wouldn't know any better) because it'd be a lot easier to hide a swim diaper in a pair of swim trunks than it would in a skin-tight bathing suit, which is what girls normally wear. I wonder if any parents of girls have ever complained about that.

I think the boys swim diapers are so easy to hide with the swim trunks and the rash shirts that they wear. Girls bathing suits even one piece ones usually show the bluge of the diaper since they are usually tighter to the skin.

 

[Sparkie]

We also are traveling with an almost 3 yo who is not fully potty trained.

She swims at home alot and has been coached not to pee or poo in the pool.

She has not had a poo accident at all and we dont wear swim diapers at home.

The pee... well, I dont think she has pee pee in the pool but cant be certain....

The reason I say this is because she gets out of the pool to pee pee on the deck...

So for this reason, we will be using swim diapers and staying in Nemo's Reef on our upcoming cruise...

I dont think she would pee or poo in the pool but I dont want her getting out and going pee on the deck either...

She may be closer to being fully trained over the next 2 months but I'd rather not risk it..... And besides.... Nemo's Reef looks like its a lot of FUN!

 

[extechie rbd/wdt]

I'm just curious, is this rule posted somewhere very obvious? Like on a big sign by the pools?

There is a large sign by each pool stating what the rules are, number to dial in an emergency etc: http://www.flickr.com/photos/retokurmann/4159964271/in/photostream/

Ex Techie

 

[tinkerbell2181]

There is a large sign by each pool stating what the rules are, number to dial in an emergency etc: http://www.flickr.com/photos/retokurmann/4159964271/in/photostream/

Ex Techie

Thanks for posting, there is a picture for everything isn't there!

Well then no excuses IMO!

 

[lbgraves]

The pee... well, I dont think she has pee pee in the pool but cant be certain....

The reason I say this is because she gets out of the pool to pee pee on the deck...

So for this reason, we will be using swim diapers and staying in Nemo's Reef on our upcoming cruise...

I dont think she would pee or poo in the pool but I dont want her getting out and going pee on the deck either...

She may be closer to being fully trained over the next 2 months but I'd rather not risk it..... And besides.... Nemo's Reef looks like its a lot of FUN!

Do you realize that her wearing a swim diaper will not prevent her from getting out of the splash are and peeing on the deck? Those swim diapers to NOT hold any liquid in them.

 

[MaleficentRN]

 

[DVCMomofThree]

Sounds like this might be a good incentive to PT her DD. She has 50 days til the cruise, there are books out there to help her. It's completely possible to have a fully trained barely 2 year old if you are willing to make an effort!

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Another thing about this, I think it'd be A LOT harder to catch boys breaking this rule (or rather parents of boys, since the boys themselves wouldn't know any better) because it'd be a lot easier to hide a swim diaper in a pair of swim trunks than it would in a skin-tight bathing suit, which is what girls normally wear. I wonder if any parents of girls have ever complained about that.

Just what are they going to complain about?..that the little boys in the pool maybe be cheating more then the little girls?....gesssh!..none of the kids are supposed to be doing anything in the pools..end of that story!..AKK

 

[tvguy]

I don't question that this is the rule. However, this is not something I would have just guessed because children with swim diapers have been allowed at all the public parks/pools that we have went to. As the other poster pointed out, this is allowed in WDW. My LO (17 months) has yet to go #2 in a swim diaper, lol, not to give TMI. So I never gave too much thought to it.

This may be a local or state rule, but around here swim diapers are not allowed in any public pool, and that includes apartment pools which are considered public pools. I can't say how long it has been that way, but my first born is 24 and it was that way when he was of the age where he wanted to swim and was not potty trained. But so many folks here have their own pools....which are exempt from the rule....it was never an issue for us (we never have had a pool, but my inlaws did).

 

[DreamBound23]

We purposely held our cruise off until November so my DD would be potty trained and able to be in the pool.

The rules are the rules and there are reasons for those rules.

And for someone to go against those rules and potentially ruin pool time for other cruisers is extremely inconsiderate.

 

[scootch]

Our pool also had to be drained, cleaned and refilled. I would feel so guilty to do that to 4000 people!

 

[Mythicalbee]

Who knew potty talk could be such a long thread?!?!?

DCL seems so accomodating, providing a Nemo themed splash zone just for the little ones as well as pools for the potty trained kids. And if she's dead set on swimming together, they can swim together when they dock (didn't see location, assumed a warm weather cruise?)

Based on OP, I think the underlying issue is 'how can I enjoy myself with such a difficult family member?' in which case I would reinforce that we are all responsible for our own actions. Do your best to enjoy your cruise, and whatever she does is on her - you're not her babysitter. The rules are the rules, you didn't make them, and everytime she complains about it remind her where the customer service desk is, pop in your earbuds and enjoy some sweet tunes. If it's too muc to bear, hopefully she's to cheap to spring for the $15 day pass to the spa so you have a getaway to refresh and regroup!!!

Hope you have a GREATcruise!!!

 

[nemofans]

Where I live, little ones need to wear swim diapers & a plastic cover over them in the public pools.