Not sure when this was' date=' but they now allow untrained kids in the OC --kids in diapers. The staff cannot change them; they use the wave phone to call a parent when attention is needed. The difficult time is the "in training" process--as you noted, when they can handle the need to go an how to go, but not necessarily all the clothing and washing up. If you want them in the OC at this time, the "trick" is to set them up for success. Tell them that they "must" go in the cabin before going to the programming and then check on them 60-90 minutes later so you can escort them to the bathroom and help with everything. Then back to the OC for playtime if desired..[/quote']
We just got off the Wonder (embarkation May 29) and they were absolutely adamant that children who met the age requirement, but were not toilet trained were not allowed in the Club/Lab - even if wearing pull-ups or diapers. My daughter is 3.5 and small for her age, so naturally they assumed she was younger just by looking at her - we were asked by the registration employees at check-in if she was fully toilet trained and by two separate counselors onboard in the Club/Lab if she was fully trained. We assured them she is (and it's obvious when looking at her that she doesn't wear a pull-up or diaper). They did tell us that if she needed help using the restroom, they would message us to let us know; they have a family restroom that parents can take their kids into help them out. During the first open house on embarkation day, we made sure she could use the toilet fully on her own (there are stools in every stall and stools at the sinks). Additionally, a counselor stands near the entrance to the restroom whenever a child is there and calls in to check on them about every 5 minutes.
On our cruise there were about 2-4 hours per day that the Oceaneer Club and/or Lab had open house times, so parents could take younger kids, non-toilet trained kids or kids who just didn't want to be the Club/Lab by themselves (parent supervision required during these times). There were also planned activities during the open house times as well.
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