twopugs Posted April 23, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I have read in a below post that thermometer creates security issues, so I plan to put it in our carry on bag vs. our checked luggage when we arrive at the ship. Anything else that we should do the same? (bringing quite a bit of bottled water for baby but planned on having it in the checked luggage, also wondered about medications) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted April 23, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Why are you flying with bottled water? If you must bring it on board, it should be easy to pick some up before you board the ship. It's heavy and could leak. I suggest you not pack water in a checked bag. Also not sure why one would bring a baby thermometer, you can tell if your child has a fever, but we all have our own comfort level. You can bring on prescription meds, but anything else that is liquid must be under three oz. Carry on anything you think you will need on the flight. Bring more diapers then you think you may need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenbeth7603 Posted April 23, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I traveled last month with a thermometer in my carry on and had no issues going through security. I would also travel with a few meds in my carry on (tylenol, etc) just in case. I would always say better safe than sorry when it comes to baby! I also took A LOT of wipes in my carry on and a few more diapers than I thought I would need, just in case, and baggies to put stinky diapers in so that other passengers didn't have to smell them. I breastfeed and I found that packing a very small pillow in my carry on was invaluable for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenbeth7603 Posted April 23, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Sorry - I got a little off topic there! For some reason, I though you were also asking things you should take not just luggage vs carry on! Sorry about that! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopugs Posted April 23, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted April 23, 2008 sorry for not being more specific. I was asking about going through cruise ship security rather than airline security. We live in FL, so no need to fly. I think it is a good idea to bring a thermometer, as most medications are only suggested for a certain temperature and up. Something very small and easy to carry along vs. having to take baby to the ships doctor. As far as the bottled water, my concern was that they would take it b/c they sell water on the ship. I have been told you can take a "reasonable" amount. But between my drinking plenty extra water for nursing baby and using water to mix the occasional bottle for excursions or baby food, I think we would need 12-24 bottles. I guess my quesiton was whether are better to just go to the porter/checked luggage or if I should carry them on explain if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted April 23, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Go through the porter. I honestly do not think you will have any problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaklang Posted April 24, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I had never heard of a thermometer being a security issue. We are planning to take one when we travel next month as well. Please let us know if you have any problems getting it onto the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezjack1825 Posted April 24, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 24, 2008 You should have no issues bringing a case of water on board, however most people do not realize that the water treatment on modern ships is the same or better than most bottled water. One thing locally here that comes to mind was when I beleive it was Aquafina got busted for their bottled water. The bottles did say PWS as the source but did not readily disclose that it meant "public water source" - ie: tapwater. Pretty bad when people didn't know that they were paying for bottled tapwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopugs Posted April 24, 2008 Author #9 Share Posted April 24, 2008 At home we just use tap water, so not a big bottled water user. I just thought it would be easier for excursions and such. I also read somewhere that cruise water tends to have more sodium b/c of the treatment process and people swell up. Not sure if that is true at all though. With all of the water I have to drink with nursing, I figured I would drink some cruise water and some bottled water so I don't swell up like a ballon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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