tips for 1st time cruiser with young kids??

[sheelysmom]

I'm taking my 4 year old and 2 year old on a 3 night wonder cruise next month and I was wondering if any "pros" have any tips on good things to bring/do while we're cruisin (I know the clubs are supposed to be great for my 4 year old, it's more the 2 year old I'm thinking of!!)
thanks a bunch!

 

[CM_Mom]

First thing I would plan is some snacks in the carry on for the plane/terminal, etc. Amazing how cranky a hungry kid can get while waiting in line.

Next question is exactly how old is the two year old and is he/she FULLY potty trained. If you two is almost three and FULLY potty trained then they may be able to go to the club. Regardless, two year olds can participate in the activities at the Oceaneer's Club if you stay with them.

One tip I've seen from others is to pack your kids outfits in Ziploc bags. Top, shorts, undies, socks for one outfit in one bag. Then to get each kid dressed, you just grab a bag for each, put the clothes on and add shoes.

Have a great trip.

 

[sheelysmom]

Thanks CM mom. He's barely two and we're not going to potty train until after our trip. It's great to know he can play at the Oceaneers Club if I stay - I didn't know that!

 

[CM_Mom]

Also when you get on board, be sure to check the Kids Navigator that will be in your cabin for your 4 yo. There may be some special activities you want to plan to participate in with your 2 yo.

 

[LoveMyBaby]

Flounder's nursery will be great for the 2 year old, if he is even a little social.

We like the not-so-secret deck at the back of the ship, deck 7. It is a great place to let little ones run and play without getting under the feet of other passengers. They are confined, but still have room to roam.

 

[sheelysmom]

Thanks LoveMyBaby - I wrote that down!

 

[the4nitz's]

On our past cruise DD was 23 months & loved playing in the Mickey ear by the Mickey pool. It was a splash pool & the water keeps circulating through it. She did have to wear a swim diaper in it. I had a hard time getting her out of it at nap time.