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Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
We are going on a cruise at the end of December and DS will be 8 months old and is bottle fed. He has used the drop ins before, but he really doesn't eat well from them.
I really don't want to be using them for a week, plus he takes 8oz at a time and the drop ins I have are only 6oz.
If you did bring DC on a cruise before they were one, what did you do about bottles?
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
We went at the beginning of the month. My son turned 11 months on the ship. We usually use Dr. Browns but they have to many pieces to wash so I bought Nuby bottles and introduced them a week before, as for washing I brought a bottle brush and soap and washed them in the room with the tap water(which is purified).
Any other ? don't hesitate.
Have a great time
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
Posted by Mbaby
We went at the beginning of the month. My son turned 11 months on the ship. We usually use Dr. Browns but they have to many pieces to wash so I bought Nuby bottles and introduced them a week before, as for washing I brought a bottle brush and soap and washed them in the room with the tap water(which is purified).
Any other ? don't hesitate.
Have a great time
I thought of doing that too...but my mom yelled at me that they wouldn't be any type of sterile....and told me I should really use the drop ins
We use Avent and VentAires, the Avents are pretty easy to clean....and he is on Gentlease, so its powder only...
We are on RC Navigator of the Seas, I wonder if there is a fridge...
Did you fly? Did you bring diapers?
TIA
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
We went with DD when she was 4 months, but I EBF her so I guess I am not much help.
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
I probably would do the drop in's. Washing bottles in the sink could be a pain, although you will still have to wash nipples. Maybe introduce the drop in's more over the next few weeks so he gets used to it?
Oh and the drop in's are actually 8 ounces, the bottle markings only go up to 6 though. If you fill to the rim, that equals 8 ounces. They make those expandable liners up to 10ounces also so it makes it easier to prepare them if you prepare as you go.
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
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I probably would do the drop in's. Washing bottles in the sink could be a pain, although you will still have to wash nipples. Maybe introduce the drop in's more over the next few weeks so he gets used to it?
Oh and the drop in's are actually 8 ounces, the bottle markings only go up to 6 though. If you fill to the rim, that equals 8 ounces. They make those expandable liners up to 10ounces also so it makes it easier to prepare them if you prepare as you go.
Ok, I tried filling it to 8oz and it was a disaster and Chris and my mom still make fun of me
He has to use silicone nipples (I am allergic to latex) do they come in more than just slow (too slow) and fast (too fast)??
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
Yeah it's a bit of a mess to mix them in the bottle unless you get those expandables!!
They only make the two sizes unfortunately and that Y cut one. I'm not sure if that would work as an in between, you could always try it!
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by Mbaby
We went at the beginning of the month. My son turned 11 months on the ship. We usually use Dr. Browns but they have to many pieces to wash so I bought Nuby bottles and introduced them a week before, as for washing I brought a bottle brush and soap and washed them in the room with the tap water(which is purified).
Any other ? don't hesitate.
Have a great time
I thought of doing that too...but my mom yelled at me that they wouldn't be any type of sterile....and told me I should really use the drop ins
We use Avent and VentAires, the Avents are pretty easy to clean....and he is on Gentlease, so its powder only...
We are on RC Navigator of the Seas, I wonder if there is a fridge...
Did you fly? Did you bring diapers?
TIA
We are going on a cruise with DS and my parents in 2 weeks. He will be 7mths. I have been EBFing, but next week I am starting to introduce some formula. I use the Drop ins, but I'll have to experiment with them and formula. I did ask if there was a fridge and I was told yes. We are taking some diapers, but I am sure we will end up buying them while on shore.
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
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Posted by KateDevine
Posted by Mbaby
We went at the beginning of the month. My son turned 11 months on the ship. We usually use Dr. Browns but they have to many pieces to wash so I bought Nuby bottles and introduced them a week before, as for washing I brought a bottle brush and soap and washed them in the room with the tap water(which is purified).
Any other ? don't hesitate.
Have a great time
I thought of doing that too...but my mom yelled at me that they wouldn't be any type of sterile....and told me I should really use the drop ins
We use Avent and VentAires, the Avents are pretty easy to clean....and he is on Gentlease, so its powder only...
We are on RC Navigator of the Seas, I wonder if there is a fridge...
Did you fly? Did you bring diapers?
TIA
We are going on a cruise with DS and my parents in 2 weeks. He will be 7mths. I have been EBFing, but next week I am starting to introduce some formula. I use the Drop ins, but I'll have to experiment with them and formula. I did ask if there was a fridge and I was told yes. We are taking some diapers, but I am sure we will end up buying them while on shore.
We are leaving on December 31st. We are flying to Florida, but we aren't renting a car when we are there, so I think I am just going to pack a 40 pack of Luvs and then 7 overnight diapers....
Did you get a crib in your room?
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
We did and we brought the bottles, bottle brush and soap and cleaned them with hot water. I was never one to sterilize though so that wasn't an issue for me.
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
We went on carnival and we did fly- I brought all the diapers I needed-I was told you can't always find the ones you want in the ports. I used antibacterial soap to wash the bottles. They were'nt sterile but thats how I wash them at home, we made out fine. Carnival gave us a crib in the room. Some cruise lines actually provide baby food and formula not sure if yours does but its worth a call to find out.
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
I would bring a small bottle for everyday of the cruise, wash and refill. You will probably not have a fridge, but you can possibly get one. Once my son had medication that needed refridgeration and they gave us one free of charge.
You will need to bring diapers on the ship, swim diapers too.
There will be no tub, so we brought a blow up tub which was perfect.
Enjoy!
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
Posted by mimih
I would bring a small bottle for everyday of the cruise, wash and refill. You will probably not have a fridge, but you can possibly get one. Once my son had medication that needed refridgeration and they gave us one free of charge.
You will need to bring diapers on the ship, swim diapers too.
There will be no tub, so we brought a blow up tub which was perfect.
Enjoy!
He takes 8oz, so I don't think a small bottle would work, but thanks tho..
I have swim diapers...I wasn't sure if I was going to get the rest in Florida before we got on the ship or here in NY.
I think we will just shower with him, I really can't see bringing a blow up tub with us....I have too much crap as it is
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
We cruised at 6 months. What ship are you going on? We did Carnival.
Heres a piece of advice...I brought a snap n go which barely fit through the cabin doors but if you have a small stroller that would probably work as well. I dont know how a regular size carriage would fit through the doorways.The bottles...I used evenflo..no bags.
Where are you traveling to? it was soooo much fun!!!!!!!!
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
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We cruised at 6 months. What ship are you going on? We did Carnival.
Heres a piece of advice...I brought a snap n go which barely fit through the cabin doors but if you have a small stroller that would probably work as well. I dont know how a regular size carriage would fit through the doorways.The bottles...I used evenflo..no bags.
Where are you traveling to? it was soooo much fun!!!!!!!!
Ooo, I can talk to you about it next week
We are taking Royal Caribbean and are going to Cozumel and Belize. There isn't much for us to do with DS, but we will go to the beach....we are going with 23 members of my family for my mom's 60th bday.
We are taking our Metrolite b/c I want him to be able to sleep in it, I guess DH will just fold it up before we go into the room and put it in the closet.
How many bottles did you bring??
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by heidla
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by Mbaby
We went at the beginning of the month. My son turned 11 months on the ship. We usually use Dr. Browns but they have to many pieces to wash so I bought Nuby bottles and introduced them a week before, as for washing I brought a bottle brush and soap and washed them in the room with the tap water(which is purified).
Any other ? don't hesitate.
Have a great time
I thought of doing that too...but my mom yelled at me that they wouldn't be any type of sterile....and told me I should really use the drop ins
We use Avent and VentAires, the Avents are pretty easy to clean....and he is on Gentlease, so its powder only...
We are on RC Navigator of the Seas, I wonder if there is a fridge...
Did you fly? Did you bring diapers?
TIA
We are going on a cruise with DS and my parents in 2 weeks. He will be 7mths. I have been EBFing, but next week I am starting to introduce some formula. I use the Drop ins, but I'll have to experiment with them and formula. I did ask if there was a fridge and I was told yes. We are taking some diapers, but I am sure we will end up buying them while on shore.
We are leaving on December 31st. We are flying to Florida, but we aren't renting a car when we are there, so I think I am just going to pack a 40 pack of Luvs and then 7 overnight diapers....
Did you get a crib in your room?
We are planning on taking the Pack-n-Play. We are leaving from NJ so I thought that it might be best form DS to be able to sleep in a familiar place. As far as stroller, we are taking our Bee. It's really narrow so I think it will fit through the door. I didn't even think about that being an issue befroe now. Too much to think about and too much stuff to bring!!!! I think this will cure my overpacking issues though!!
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
Posted by heidla
We are planning on taking the Pack-n-Play. We are leaving from NJ so I thought that it might be best form DS to be able to sleep in a familiar place. As far as stroller, we are taking our Bee. It's really narrow so I think it will fit through the door. I didn't even think about that being an issue befroe now. Too much to think about and too much stuff to bring!!!! I think this will cure my overpacking issues though!!
We did a family reunion when DS was 3 months, that cured my overpacking issues for GOOD
Does you stroller fold up? I just figured I'd fold ours and put it in the closet, I've been on RC cruises before and the closets are decent sized.
What line are you cruising? Where are you guys going? Have you made plans for land stuff?
I have so much to do this month that I may start packing now Oh and I just realized I don't have a 6-9 bathing suit for him
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
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Posted by heidla
We are planning on taking the Pack-n-Play. We are leaving from NJ so I thought that it might be best form DS to be able to sleep in a familiar place. As far as stroller, we are taking our Bee. It's really narrow so I think it will fit through the door. I didn't even think about that being an issue befroe now. Too much to think about and too much stuff to bring!!!! I think this will cure my overpacking issues though!!
We did a family reunion when DS was 3 months, that cured my overpacking issues for GOOD
Does you stroller fold up? I just figured I'd fold ours and put it in the closet, I've been on RC cruises before and the closets are decent sized.
What line are you cruising? Where are you guys going? Have you made plans for land stuff?
I have so much to do this month that I may start packing now Oh and I just realized I don't have a 6-9 bathing suit for him
Yes, our stroller does fold. I guess we'll take it, but I figure I'll be wearing DS a lot of the time.
We are cruising in RCCL too. It's a 9 day cruise leaving from Bayonne. I honestly can't remember where it goes. It's our Christmas present from my parents (who are going with us as babysitters!!!). They offered the trip and I said yes no questions asked. We haven't planned any excersions yet. We need to look at them tonight because I think to prebook them you have to do it 10 days out and we leave on the 11th.
I have a swimsuit and some swim diapers, but I don't think he can go in the pool on the ship. I got them for the beach. Too much to think about!!!!!
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
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Posted by heidla
We are planning on taking the Pack-n-Play. We are leaving from NJ so I thought that it might be best form DS to be able to sleep in a familiar place. As far as stroller, we are taking our Bee. It's really narrow so I think it will fit through the door. I didn't even think about that being an issue befroe now. Too much to think about and too much stuff to bring!!!! I think this will cure my overpacking issues though!!
We did a family reunion when DS was 3 months, that cured my overpacking issues for GOOD
Does you stroller fold up? I just figured I'd fold ours and put it in the closet, I've been on RC cruises before and the closets are decent sized.
What line are you cruising? Where are you guys going? Have you made plans for land stuff?
I have so much to do this month that I may start packing now Oh and I just realized I don't have a 6-9 bathing suit for him
Yes, our stroller does fold. I guess we'll take it, but I figure I'll be wearing DS a lot of the time.
We are cruising in RCCL too. It's a 9 day cruise leaving from Bayonne. I honestly can't remember where it goes. It's our Christmas present from my parents (who are going with us as babysitters!!!). They offered the trip and I said yes no questions asked. We haven't planned any excersions yet. We need to look at them tonight because I think to prebook them you have to do it 10 days out and we leave on the 11th.
I have a swimsuit and some swim diapers, but I don't think he can go in the pool on the ship. I got them for the beach. Too much to think about!!!!!
My aunt is a travel agent (and has been on 50+ RC cruises) and she said to try to put him in the pool and play dumb if anyone complains to you.
Yeah, I am looking foward to it, but there isn't a ton we can do, I am just planning on going to the beach. And when we are in Mexico, the grandparents are all watching the grandkids so we all can go drinking
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
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Posted by heidla
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by heidla
We are planning on taking the Pack-n-Play. We are leaving from NJ so I thought that it might be best form DS to be able to sleep in a familiar place. As far as stroller, we are taking our Bee. It's really narrow so I think it will fit through the door. I didn't even think about that being an issue befroe now. Too much to think about and too much stuff to bring!!!! I think this will cure my overpacking issues though!!
We did a family reunion when DS was 3 months, that cured my overpacking issues for GOOD
Does you stroller fold up? I just figured I'd fold ours and put it in the closet, I've been on RC cruises before and the closets are decent sized.
What line are you cruising? Where are you guys going? Have you made plans for land stuff?
I have so much to do this month that I may start packing now Oh and I just realized I don't have a 6-9 bathing suit for him
Yes, our stroller does fold. I guess we'll take it, but I figure I'll be wearing DS a lot of the time.
We are cruising in RCCL too. It's a 9 day cruise leaving from Bayonne. I honestly can't remember where it goes. It's our Christmas present from my parents (who are going with us as babysitters!!!). They offered the trip and I said yes no questions asked. We haven't planned any excersions yet. We need to look at them tonight because I think to prebook them you have to do it 10 days out and we leave on the 11th.
I have a swimsuit and some swim diapers, but I don't think he can go in the pool on the ship. I got them for the beach. Too much to think about!!!!!
My aunt is a travel agent (and has been on 50+ RC cruises) and she said to try to put him in the pool and play dumb if anyone complains to you.
Yeah, I am looking foward to it, but there isn't a ton we can do, I am just planning on going to the beach. And when we are in Mexico, the grandparents are all watching the grandkids so we all can go drinking
HA! We totally played dumb! We didnt see the sign at first but when we saw it we were like ..what the he!!
Honestly...more kids 5+ pee in the pool then babies with swim diapers. Its salt water anyway....eeeehhhh whatever ...I am sure at one time or another we all swam in pee 
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Re: Has anyone cruised before DC was 1?
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whatever ...I am sure at one time or another we all swam in pee
HAHAHAHAH, you crack me up Paulette
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