Where to pack childproofing equipment?

[alj1208]

We are sailing on Celebrity's Eclipse next Saturday (yeah!!!), and I am bringing some child safety products. The products are, a tension-rod type device by Master Locks that is designed to secure a sliding glass door. The other product is a door alarm-- the type that is shaped like a door stop. I am also bringing a portable bedrail.

 

These items might look strange in a luggage x-ray machine. I don't want to be delayed getting on the ship. Should I pack this stuff in a carry-on, and tell the agent what they are? Or, will it be no problem getting through the scanners? None of these items are prohibited. I have checked the TSA's website, and they are all fine to check on an airplane.

 

As an aside, my son is 4. I don't expect a problem. The door security items are just for my own peace of mind............ I am the world's most paranoid mom.

[cb at sea]

No one will blink an eye....carry them onboard however it's most convenient to you! Personally, I'd check them, and not have to worry about carrying them around until your cabin is ready!

[queenL]

I also have a 4yr old. I travel with the door alarm and occasionally extra security devices. I just check them in my luggage though. If there has ever been a problem with the way it appears on xray it has never been brought to my attention.

[Mom2B&Z]

in our luggage going to Cuba without a problem going through airport security.

As for the other items, I'd be prepared to bring them out at the scanner if you're going through a smaller airport. DS1's leapster threw off the scanners at Syracuse NY, resulting in a manual search of his bag :(

We are sailing on Celebrity's Eclipse next Saturday (yeah!!!), and I am bringing some child safety products. The products are, a tension-rod type device by Master Locks that is designed to secure a sliding glass door. The other product is a door alarm-- the type that is shaped like a door stop. I am also bringing a portable bedrail.

 

These items might look strange in a luggage x-ray machine. I don't want to be delayed getting on the ship. Should I pack this stuff in a carry-on, and tell the agent what they are? Or, will it be no problem getting through the scanners? None of these items are prohibited. I have checked the TSA's website, and they are all fine to check on an airplane.

 

As an aside, my son is 4. I don't expect a problem. The door security items are just for my own peace of mind............ I am the world's most paranoid mom.

[malou82]

we are planning as alaskan cruise but I'm worried about the balcony door can you let me know how you went with it and the child proofing equipment - do you know what the tension rod device was called

 

Thanks