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dpraseutsinh
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what to pack LO for a cruise?
dpraseutsinh
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we'll be going on a cruise soon and i want to know what to bring for LO. the room is a tight fit and i want to bring little as possible, but want to bring what's absolutely important of course. thanks 
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Re: what to pack LO for a cruise?
We took DD on Norwegian when she was 2.5. I know Disney is good too, but I think childcare isn't free if they're under 3. Norwegian is all free, but they don't change diapers. They'll just call you to come and do it yourself. The kiddie area was great and there were tons of things to do, with and without parents.
Ok, see if you can have them set up a pack and play in your room so you don't have to bring one. We got a bigger room so there'd be room for that. A balcony is good too, since your LO will go to bed earlier and you and your SO will want to be able to talk and move around after they're asleep. Also make sure your cabin has a tub. Keep in mind most cruise ships won't allow babies in the pools unless they're potty trained for sanitary reasons, so make sure to check up on that.
As for what to bring, we brought a few smaller toys, some coloring books, a small computer with a DVD player, and some books. Really we were out and about most of the time and not in the room much, so there wasn't much in terms of play toys. We spent a lot of time out by the pool - or the kiddie water play area, and just exploring the ship. Norwegian has a deal with Nickeloden, so Dora was everywhere. They had tons of activities catered to little ones, a dance party, arts and crafts, even a character breakfast. 2 years later DD still talks about having breakfast with Dora! We brought diapers and swim diapers, and a small cheapo umbrella stroller. Lots of meet and greets with the characters. There were movies and tons of stuff for DD to do.
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We are going on one in March. Check out the Family boards on Cruise Critic. They have a ton of great info.
Be sure to bring extra diapers and wipes, sippy cups, and dish soap to wash the sippy cups in. Plenty of sunscreen, hats, medicine (just in case your LO gets sick) plus all the usual clothing attire for the beach/ pool. We plan on bringing a smaller stroller that will fit in a corner in our room. Request a pack n play so you don't have to bring yours.
OP- have you requested a crib? We took a flat twin sheet in a dark color to help drape and block light. A small kiddie pool (2 in deep) bc they can't be in the big pool area. Lots of sunscreen, 2 hats, a couple of swim suits, a small umbrella stroller, snacks and a couple of cups. I took a bottle cleaning brush and a small travel container of dawn dish soap. Bath toys and plenty of diapers/wipes.
We packed full outfits in ziploc bags labeled with day. 1 day/1 evening and several back up. We packed almost double and used them all.
"I will show you the kind of big sister I will be..."
"I will show you the kind of big sister I will be..."
One thing, a women came up to me in the middle of a sea day asking for diapers because her daughter got diarrhea and blew through theirs and they had a hard time finding more, especially at sea. So pack (buy in departure port) more than you would normally use since changes in food and water can mess with bellies.
Ditto the cc family board. I enjoyed reading others' advice.