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Cruise Baby Gear Must-Haves

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I've cruised with a baby a lot (about 180 days worth!) - these are my go to baby gear items to make your cabin, life onboard and time ashore great.
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The big baby gear items to make your time at sea smooth sailing.

 
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This is a great and comfy carrier for you and your little.
360 Baby Carrier - Front & Back Facing Carriers
 
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A compact stroller for the narrow hallways and small cabins of cruise ships.
New YOYO³ Strollers and Travel Systems
 
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If you want a compact stroller that goes between world facing and parent facing - this is the stroller for you! One hand fold and easy to rotate!
CYBEX Eezy S Twist Plus 2 | Official Online Shop
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How to make your cruise cabin work for naps and early bedtimes. Pockets for sound machine, fan and baby camera plus adjustable venting.
SlumberPod
 
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Keep baby gear and baby clothes organized with these over the door - very foldable and compact for travel - organizers.
AOODA 2 Pack Over the Door Organizer, Grey
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Most cruise ship cabins don't have bathtubs - this inflatable tub is easy to use, collapses small for travel and works for a wide range of baby ages (from experience!)
Inflatable Baby Bathtub
 
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Love this portable changing pad for every type of travel and for the diaper bag! You won't have a full changing station in your cabin so you'll want  changing pad!
Portable Changing Mats | Skip Hop | Free Shipping
 
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A baby monitor can be so helpful if you're in a balcony cabin or suite to see how your little one is resting.
Non-Wifi 1080P Video Baby Monitor: Peace of Mind & Safety
 
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Breast milk cooler thermos - cooled with ice you can easily add.
Boon Frosh Portable Breast Milk Chiller
 
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Your cabin will get cleaned at least once a day - and some cruise lines will give you these as well - but you need something to keep the smell at bay in the meantime!
60 Lavender Scented Diaper Bags
 
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Always travel with some laundry detergent and these sheets are perfect for travel.
Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets
 
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No one is immune to silly baby outfits. Do you need another onesie - probably not but think of how cute your Captain Adorable will be.
Captain Adorable - Baby Clothes
 
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Make sure to bring your sleep sacks that are the right tog for your cruise! Cruise ship A/C tends to be good - but if you're going somewhere hot a lightweight sleep sack is great incase the A/C isn't as strong as you like.
Bamboo Sleep Sacks
 
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It doesn't matter if you're cruising to Alaska or the Caribbean, sun protection is important! Grab yourself a baby safe zinc oxide sunscreen to keep your littles skin protected.
Baby Sunscreen

Tips for Cruising with a Baby

You'll want these tips including age requirements, which ships have splash pads and more.

 
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Cruising with a Baby Go to Guide
Cruising with a Baby: What To Expect, Tips & More From A Mom
 
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Read this when planning your cruise to make sure you've got the documents you need.
Does a Baby Need a Passport to Travel? And Other Essential Documents
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Tips from Carnival about Cruising with your Baby
Traveling with Infants and Toddlers
 
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Helpful guide to pick the right cruise line for you and your baby.
Cruise Line Guide For Babies
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