ComeSailWithME Posted March 14, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2012 We will be cruising with our 13 month old son, so I have been doing tons of research for all kinds of tips and have come across a few great ideas! I thought I'd share my findings and see if anyone else had anything to add. baby sunscreen baby shampoo/body wash first aid - eye drops, infant Tylenol, infant Benadryl, Benadryl, aspirin, pepto, saline spray, sinus spray, Band-Aids, Neosporin, tums, baby nail clippers, nail file, ear drops, cortisone cream, insect repellent wipes, thermometer, tummyache remedies, vitamins laundry soap sheets & sink stopper bottles, sippy cups, infant silverware, dishwashing soap in small container and bottle brush (to wash in your room) Tiny Diner Tray to make meals a little easier to cleanup Disposable Bibs Blue painters tape (to tape drawers and fridge closed!) Playyard sheet Peapod Binder Clips (to clip blankets to stroller, to keep balcony blinds closed) Rain stroller cover Baby carrier Bubbles Blow up pool and sand bucket & toys (to fill up pool from main pool water and for playing in pool and on land beaches) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComeSailWithME Posted March 14, 2012 Author #2 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Forgot to mention ziploc bags for dirty diapers, anything wet and bringing home water shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maritaysa Posted March 14, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 14, 2012 We will be cruising with our 13 month old son, so I have been doing tons of research for all kinds of tips and have come across a few great ideas! I thought I'd share my findings and see if anyone else had anything to add. baby sunscreen baby shampoo/body wash first aid - eye drops, infant Tylenol, infant Benadryl, Benadryl, aspirin, pepto, saline spray, sinus spray, Band-Aids, Neosporin, tums, baby nail clippers, nail file, ear drops, cortisone cream, insect repellent wipes, thermometer, tummyache remedies, vitamins laundry soap sheets & sink stopper bottles, sippy cups, infant silverware, dishwashing soap in small container and bottle brush (to wash in your room) Tiny Diner Tray to make meals a little easier to cleanup Disposable Bibs Blue painters tape (to tape drawers and fridge closed!) Playyard sheet Peapod Binder Clips (to clip blankets to stroller, to keep balcony blinds closed) Rain stroller cover Baby carrier Bubbles Blow up pool and sand bucket & toys (to fill up pool from main pool water and for playing in pool and on land beaches) Thanks for posting! We're sailing with our Gia Belle next month, and she will be 13 months. Any help I can get, I will gladly take! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocaCola19 Posted April 10, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 10, 2012 first aid - eye drops, infant Tylenol, infant Benadryl, Benadryl, aspirin, pepto, saline spray, sinus spray, Band-Aids, Neosporin, tums, baby nail clippers, nail file, ear drops, cortisone cream, insect repellent wipes, thermometer, tummyache remedies, vitamins I really hope that first aid items is for everyone and not just the baby. Aspirin, pepto, and tums are not age appropriate for babies..or even children. Even if you are aware, I had to point this out because your post makes it seem it is needed baby items and as an ER nurse... I can tell you not every parent knows this info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComeSailWithME Posted April 10, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted April 10, 2012 opps, those items are definitely meant for adults! I just wrote down all the first aid items together and forgot to edit it for this post. Thanks for catching that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean24 Posted April 10, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 10, 2012 A must have that you hope not to use Pedialyte makes a powder for children 1 and up. You would hate to have an infant with stomach problems in the middle of the ocean. I have brought it twice and thankfully never needed it, but my son got noro on land and I don't know what i would have done without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJfoodie Posted April 11, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Take this with a grain of salt because I tend to overpack for DS - If the baby has a lovey/woobie/security item, do not leave it at home! Mine slept much better w/ vestiges of home so he acclimated to the new quarters. We used the disposable table mats w/ adhesive rather than the suction cup one because the suction cups don't work as well on the plastic high chair trays. If you have any food restrictions, have a child still on purees, or in ports where you might not have baby-friendly food available, bring your baby's food/snacks in single serve manufacturer sealed containers as these are the only way food is allowed to be brought off the ship. Likewise, if there is a specific snack that might not be available onboard, bring it with you. (DS is allergic to milk so we pack accordingly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted April 11, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I wanted to add - baby powder to whisk the sand away at the beach from little hands (and feet). It works like magic and then they can eat their snacks without getting sand in their mouth. Also, don't forget to do a "lovey check" every time you leave the cabin and put the favorite blankets away in the closet. I have seen enough upset children (and parents) who have had their blankets thrown to the laundry and lost. So we always do a "lovey check" and put everything away in the closet before we leave the cabin in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocaCola19 Posted April 13, 2012 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2012 i wanted to add - baby powder to whisk the sand away at the beach from little hands (and feet). It works like magic and then they can eat their snacks without getting sand in their mouth. Also, don't forget to do a "lovey check" every time you leave the cabin and put the favorite blankets away in the closet. I have seen enough upset children (and parents) who have had their blankets thrown to the laundry and lost. So we always do a "lovey check" and put everything away in the closet before we leave the cabin in the morning. great advice. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EviesCruisin Posted April 15, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I saw the hint to bring a shoe organizer. For all these little infant odds and ends (tiny nail clippers, baby medicines, etc) we bought the following and it worked great! I started loading it a month or so in advance with little odds and ends. It rolled up in the luggage and we always knew where baby's stuff was. One thing I did in advance (admittedly nerdy) was pre-package in a snack-size zip loc bag: 1 disposable table topper, 2 wet ones, and a "take and toss" spoon. This made it easy to grab & go a little kit for dining & excursions. http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-01943-80-Pocket-Organizer/dp/B0010XX7ZQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1334502966&sr=8-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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