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Cruise Essentials for the Budget Mom

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First time cruisers and what we loved for the experience 🥰
 
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Waterproof bag for excursions that folds down tiny when not in use
G4Free 20L Lightweight Packable Backpack
 
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ALWAYS bring a first aid kit - because kids. Period.
KeepGoing Travel First Aid Kit - TSA-Approved Travel Size | First Aid Kit for Car, Hiking, Camping & Outdoor Emergencies, Stain and Water-Resistant Case
 
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Wet bags are a must for our travels. Whether wet swimsuit, blow out, whatever. On a cruise especially they avoid plastic.
babygoal Wet Dry Bags for Baby Cloth Diapers, Washable Travel Bags, Beach, Pool, Gym Bag for Swimsuits & Wet Clothes with Two Zippered Pockets 2 Pack LN02
 
Hitituto Rain Ponchos Family Pack Kids 6/12/24
 
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Yes. I 100% brought my knee pillow on the cruise with me.
Momcozy Knee Pillow for Side Sleepers, Memory Foam, Adjustable Strap
 
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These are not cheap (imo) but they are 1000x better than the cheap ones 😭 I say this from experience
Aerotrunk Ultralight Compression Packing Cubes for Travel, 6-Pack, Beige | Pack 2x More Clothes, Maximize Luggage Space, Stay Organized, YKK Compression Zippers, Ultralight Travel Organizer Bags
 
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We bought 2 and hung wet clothes every single day on them.
Magnetic Clothesline for Cruise Ship - Stronger Magnets
 
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Bought 2 of these, made it so much easier to keep things organized with 3 kids.
Magnetic Cruise Door Organizer – 13-Pocket Hanging Storage with 2 Large Shoe Pockets, No Hook Needed, Includes 3 Bonus Hooks, 2025 2026 Cruise Ship Essentials for Cabin, Bathroom, or Closet Use
 
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Not all of my outfits had a pocket for my phone so I used this every day.
CrossBody Bag with Touchscreen Window & RFID
 
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Trust. If you don’t get this and buy the flimsy one instead, your husband will complain the entire time.
Waterproof Car Seat Travel Bag - Army Green
 
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All family passports in one, easy to manage location. 1000% worth it.
Family Passport Holder RFID Travel Organizer
 
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Reusable straws WITH a travel case. Used this every single day, multiple times a day. I NEED a straw.
Ello 4pk Compact Fold and Store Silicone Straw Set
 
Venus Mini Extra Smooth 5-Blade Women's Travel Razor with 1 Razor Blade Refill and Travel Case
 
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Not the cheapest but by far the best sunscreen. Not a single sunburn on a 7 day cruise.
Blue Lizard Kids' Mineral Sunscreen Spray - SPF 50+ - 5 oz
 
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Reusable cups for everyone, even the baby.
Bluey 12oz Stainless Steel Double Wall Kelso Tumbler - Zak Designs
 
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I washed most clothes in our room in this basin.
Collapsible 5L Bucket with Handle for Cleaning
 
2 Pcs Magnetic Toothbrush Holders Cruise 2026
 
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No guessing about luggage weight. Loved this.
Luggage Scale 110lb/50kg Portable Silver
 
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Didn’t use this for baby bottles at all but we all had reusable cups we used it for.
Small Silicone Baby Bottle Brush for Newborn
 
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It was $4.50 per bottle of water OR we could bring reusable cups.
Bottle Buddy 32oz | Blue Ice Cream
 
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I’m a 50oz girlie but they have smaller sizes.
Thicc Buddy 50oz | Espresso Checkered
 
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Because kids.
2-Pack Rechargeable Motion Sensor Night Light
 
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These are HEAVY DUTY. So glad we brought these.
Magnetic Clips Heavy Duty 10 Pack, Red
 
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FAVORITE rashguard for the girls. True to size.
Snowheart Girls Rash Guard Swimsuit Set 3-12Y