Bringing medication into the kids' area

[Cruisin' Chick]

Just recently my girl was diagnosed with asthma. I now carry around an inhaler with me, and her school office keeps another one on hand, just in case. I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with a child with a chronic disease and bringing medication aboard the ship. Have you had any problems with the kids' program in this regard?

[stacieps]

On Carnival, mediation is not allowed at Camp Carnival. My son has an epi-pen I just keep it with me so I have it handy if needed. He has been young enough that I've had a beeper; this year will be our 1st time that he's moved up a level, I will still request a beeper so that if there is a problem I can get to him quickly.

[Cruisin' Chick]

Thank you for your info. I hope someone who's been on Princess posts here with info on tht cruiseline. I just received my pre-cruise docs but it was late when I was trying to find the answer in the enclosed answer book.

[kitty9]

Princess (nor any other cruise line) does not allow medication in their children's program. Too much of a liability issue not only for their staff but for other children. They feel that if a child should drop their medication out of a pocket and another child should pick it up and use it, there are huge problems with that. What parents do is make sure there is a beeper and if there is a medical issue, you will be beeped and informed.