| Cruises are becoming an increasingly popular | | | | |
| vacation choice for families. There are many | | | | * Sunglasses |
| cruise lines that cater to families. They | | | | |
| offer child care for the little ones, clubs | | | | * Children's sunscreen |
| filled with activities to keep school age | | | | |
| children occupied all day long, and teen | | | | * Prescription and over the counter |
| lounges where older kids can play on gaming | | | | medications |
| systems, use the Internet, listen to music | | | | |
| and watch movies to their heart's delight. | | | | * Thermometer |
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| With all of these amenities specifically | | | | * Bandaids and antibacterial ointment |
| geared for kids, it would seem that parents | | | | |
| shouldn't need to worry much about bringing | | | | * Favorite stuffed animals, books, coloring |
| anything more than a few changes of clothing | | | | books, crayons and toys |
| for their children. However, the child care | | | | |
| rooms, kid's clubs and teen lounges aren't | | | | * Travel board games |
| open 24/7, and kids do end up spending down | | | | |
| time in their rooms with their families. When | | | | * Inflatable swim aids |
| packing for kids on a cruise, there are many | | | | |
| things that parents need to remember to bring | | | | * One or two more outfits than you think |
| in addition to their clothing. | | | | you'll need |
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| For Infants and Toddlers: | | | | * Portable dvd player, extra batteries, and |
| | | | movies |
| * Diapers, swim diapers and wipes (pack more | | | | |
| than you think you'll need � you may be | | | | * Portable gaming systems such as Game Boys |
| able to purchase them in the cruise ship's | | | | or PSP's |
| store, but you'll pay a hefty premium) | | | | |
| | | | * Portable music devices such as MP3 players |
| * Pacifiers � bring a few extra | | | | or CD players |
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| * Ziploc type bags to dispose of diapers | | | | * A disposable camera or two to allow kids to |
| � the trash in your room is only | | | | take pictures of whatever they want |
| disposed of once a day | | | | |
| | | | * A journal |
| * Plastic bottles/sippy cups | | | | |
| | | | For Teenagers � At this age, teens |
| * Hand sanitizing lotion | | | | should handle the responsibility of packing |
| | | | for themselves. Help them to make a packing |
| * Port a crib; booster seat for dining; | | | | list so they don't forget anything important |
| stroller for on board or off board excursions | | | | and check their bags once they are packed: |
| � the cruise line may provide these or | | | | |
| rent them, find out before hand | | | | * Protective sunscreen |
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| * Night light | | | | * Sunglasses |
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| * Disposable bibs | | | | * Prescription and over the counter |
| | | | medications |
| * Sun hat | | | | |
| | | | * Thermometer |
| * Children's sunscreen | | | | |
| | | | * Bandaids and antibacterial ointment |
| * Prescription and over the counter | | | | |
| medications | | | | * Favorite books and travel board games |
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| * Thermometer | | | | * Portable dvd player, extra batteries, and |
| | | | movies |
| * Band-Aids and antibacterial ointment | | | | |
| | | | * Portable gaming systems such as Game Boys |
| * Favorite stuffed animals, books, coloring | | | | or PSP's |
| books, crayons and toys | | | | |
| | | | * Portable music devices such as MP3 players |
| * Inflatable swim aids | | | | or CD players |
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| * One or two more outfits than you think | | | | * A digital or disposable camera to allow |
| you'll need | | | | teens to take pictures of whatever they want |
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| * Portable dvd player, extra batteries, and | | | | * A journal |
| movies | | | | |
| | | | * Cell phone � especially if you will be |
| For Grade School Children � At this age, | | | | going on excursions off the ship |
| children should have a hand in the packing of | | | | |
| their own entertainment items: | | | | Making sure that you have these extras will |
| | | | ensure that you have supplies in case of an |
| * Night light | | | | emergency, protection from the sun, and |
| | | | plenty to entertain your kids on the ship. |
| * Sun hat | | | | |