View Full Version : questions about cruising with a baby (3 mos)


Anne
January 8th, 2004, 09:40 AM
We are going on a cruise on of the month and Emma will be three months old. We are leaving weather that just this week was below zero (thankfully it is in the 30's now) to hopefully high 70's and up. What do I need to know for cruising with a 3 month old? Looking for ideas/suggestions from anyone who has done this or something similar. Her first vacation was to southern California with major grocery stores within 1 mile. This is going to be much different!

The ped recommended not using sunscreen at this age and just having her wear long sleeves/pants. I am not having much luck finding her a hat since she is still small but I think I might have more luck once we hit Florida. I am taking tylenol and gas meds just in case I need them. She is breastfed so I do not need to worry about mixing formula. We will have a crib int he room, the ship is providing that.

Thanks for any help
Anne

togirl
January 13th, 2004, 01:41 PM
Do you have a baby carrier - like a baby bjorn or the like? I found that indespensible on vacation when Carter was that age. And you're bringing your stroller right? That will be great for walks around the ship.

Anne
January 13th, 2004, 06:24 PM
I do have a baby bjorn. I was planning on taking that for the port visits. And the stroller is coming once I get one. Once I get it I need to see whether or not she can ride in it with out the car seat. We might need to take it anyways since we might rent a car for the day the cruise ends since we do not leave until the following morning.