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